Wanping Fortress
宛平城 · Wanping Subdistrict
fortress in Fengtai, Beijing, China
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wanping Fortress
Welcome to Wanping Fortress, a remarkably preserved Ming Dynasty walled town situated at the western gateway to Beijing. Unlike many of the capital's historic structures which have been absorbed into the modern grid, Wanping…
Listen in the app2The East Gate — Wei Yuan Gate
Your exploration begins at the Wei Yuan Gate, the imposing eastern entrance to Wanping Fortress. As you approach the massive stone threshold, you are confronted by the sheer scale of Ming Dynasty engineering. …
Listen in the app3The Museum of Resistance — A Nation's Memory
Located at the center of the fortress is the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This massive structure stands on the site of former administrative buildings, serving now as the…
Listen in the app4The Sculpture Plaza and Memorial Lions
Adjacent to the museum is the Sculpture Plaza, an open-air gallery of bronze and stone that commemorates the figures and events of the resistance. The most striking features are the large-scale bronze lions and the relief walls…
Listen in the app5The North Wall Battlements — A Soldier's View
Ascending the ramparts of the North Wall, you gain a perspective on Wanping that is inaccessible from the street level. From here, you can see the 'Standard East West' grid of the fortress laid out below, with the residential…
Listen in the app6The West Gate — Shun Zhi Gate
The Shun Zhi Gate, or West Gate, is perhaps the most historically significant point in Wanping Fortress. It is through this gate that the road leads directly to the Lugou Bridge. …
Listen in the app7The Inner Streets — Daily Life in a Fortress
Returning to the ground level, we walk through the inner streets of Wanping Fortress. This is where the 'Solemn Temple' of history meets the 'rare peace' of daily life. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Wanping Fortress, we find ourselves standing at a unique crossroads of Chinese history. We have journeyed from the 'Wei Yuan Gate' to the 'Shun Zhi Gate,' walked the battlements of the Ming Dynasty, and…
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What is Wanping Fortress?
Wanping Fortress is a place in Wanping Subdistrict with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Wanping Subdistrict |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.8500, 116.2200 |
| Last updated |
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