Home › Tourist Attractions › Hongshuikou

Hongshuikou

Category: Tourist Attractions 👁 100 views

Hongshuikou is located 20 li north of Qijiazhuang Township in Mentougou District. It lies in the valley at the southern foot of Mount Ling, where three beacon towers—Yanzihao Towers No. 12 to 14—are built. All three towers guard ancient routes. To the northwest of Hongshuikou Village, an ancient path enters from Huailai County through Dadi Gully on the southern side of Mount Ling, while a stone path to the north comes in from the northern foothills of Mount Ling. The beacon towers are positioned like a tripod, controlling the strategic throat where the ancient routes converge. This defensive layout was designed to prevent invaders from entering Zhaitang Valley. Yanzihao Tower No. 12 is largely similar to Huangcaoliang Tower No. 9. The Hongshuikou beacon towers were constructed in the third year of the Wanli era, and 155 meters of stone wall still remain. Here, you can sense the wisdom of the ancients—their ingenuity was employed to the fullest, keeping invaders at bay and thereby protecting a vast area.

Overview Transport Tickets Specialties

Hongshuikou

Hongshuikou is located 20 li north of Qijiazhuang Township in Mentougou District. It lies in the valley at the southern foot of Mount Ling, where three beacon towers—Yanzihao Towers No. 12 to 14—are built. All three towers guard ancient routes. To the northwest of Hongshuikou Village, an ancient path enters from Huailai County through Dadi Gully on the southern side of Mount Ling, while a stone path to the north comes in from the northern foothills of Mount Ling. The beacon towers are positioned like a tripod, controlling the strategic throat where the ancient routes converge. This defensive layout was designed to prevent invaders from entering Zhaitang Valley. Yanzihao Tower No. 12 is largely similar to Huangcaoliang Tower No. 9. The Hongshuikou beacon towers were constructed in the third year of the Wanli era, and 155 meters of stone wall still remain. Here, you can sense the wisdom of the ancients—their ingenuity was employed to the fullest, keeping invaders at bay and thereby protecting a vast area.

Location

Qingshui Town, Mentougou District, Beijing