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West Tower is located on the eastern mountain range of the Xiangshuihu Scenic Area in Huairou. It is the highest point of the Dazhenyu section of the Great Wall. Originally built in the second year of the Yongle era during the Ming Dynasty, it underwent major restoration during the Wanli era. The wall here is well-preserved and rarely visited. The 3x3 watchtower, situated at an altitude of 960 meters, offers panoramic views of the entire Dazhenyu–Lianyunling–Moshikou–Jiankou sections of the Great Wall...

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West Tower

West Tower is located on the eastern mountain range of the Xiangshuihu Scenic Area in Huairou. It is the highest point of the Dazhenyu section of the Great Wall. Originally built in the second year of the Yongle era during the Ming Dynasty, it underwent major restoration during the Wanli era. The wall here is well-preserved and rarely visited. The 3x3 watchtower, situated at an altitude of 960 meters, offers panoramic views of the entire Dazhenyu–Lianyunling–Moshikou–Jiankou sections of the Great Wall

Location

Huairou District, Beijing (1.5 km before Xiangshuihu Scenic Area)