Ancient City Wall of Duanzhou

　　    The only well-preserved ancient city wall in Guangdong, located near Renmin South Road in Zhaoqing’s urban area. Originally built during the Song Dynasty, it is rectangular in shape, with a perimeter of 280.2 meters. Its highest point is at Piyun Tower in the northern part of the city. Currently, the wall stands 10 meters above the ground. Both sides are constructed from bricks, while the middle is filled with rammed earth. The outer perimeter features 28 battlements, and the bricks come in over 40 different specifications, reflecting the many historical renovations. During the rebellion of Nong Zhigao, the Zhuang leader from Guangxi, against the Song Dynasty, the then prefect of Duanzhou, Ding Baochen, abandoned the city without a wall to defend it. After Nong Zhigao’s defeat, the government began constructing an earthen wall in 1053 AD, and by the end of the Ming Dynasty, the wall had been repaired eleven times. It was renovated nine more times during the Qing Dynasty. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the wall has been maintained regularly each year. Before the Jiangbin embankment road was built, the wall also served a flood prevention function. Today, the wall remains largely intact.
　　    Transportation: Take bus no. 3 to the final stop, which is right at the foot of the wall. Additionally, buses no. 9, 10, and 17 can also get you there.