Tingzhou City Wall

　　Address: Tingzhou Town, Changting County, Longyan City, Fujian Province

　　The ancient city wall of Tingzhou was first constructed in the fourth year of the Dali era of the Tang Dynasty. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, the total length of the Tingzhou City Wall exceeded 5,000 meters, featuring 12 city gates. Built “with mountains as its back and streams at its feet,” it formed a unique layout described as “a city within mountains, water within the city,” and “pearls strung on a Buddha’s necklace.” The exceptional architectural craftsmanship and enduring artistic value fully reflect the diligence, wisdom, and outstanding talent of the ancient Han Chinese laboring people. Today, nearly 3,000 meters of the wall remain well-preserved, connecting Chaotian Gate, Wutong Gate, Huiji Gate, and Baozhu Gate.

　　In 1996, the Tingzhou City Wall was listed as part of the fourth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units, and in 2013, it was designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Tingzhou City Wall