Huangyaguan

　　Located on Dongshan Mountain, 30 kilometers north of Jixian County, Huangyaguan stretches from Malanyu in Zunhua, Hebei Province in the east to Jiangjun Pass in Pinggu County, Beijing in the west. The Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall was first built during the Sui Dynasty. Later, during the Ming Dynasty, after Qi Jiguang was appointed as the General of Jizhen, he renovated the wall, added enemy towers, but over time the walls and towers collapsed. It wasn’t until 1987, when Tianjin reconstructed the Great Wall, that this section regained its majestic appearance. The main tourist areas of Huangyaguan Great Wall include two sites: Huangyaguan and Taipingzhai. Huangyaguan: This is the main pass and gateway between Jixian County and Xinglong County in Hebei Province along the Great Wall, and it is also the only fortress within Jixian County. The fortress is flanked by steep cliffs on both the east and west sides, with rugged and imposing mountain terrain, epitomizing the saying “one man can hold the pass against ten thousand.” It has always been a strategic military location. Taipingzhai: Located about 10 kilometers southeast of Huangyaguan in Ancun Village, at an altitude of 400–500 meters, it overlooks the deep valleys and mountains east of Huangyaguan Fortress. In the entrance plaza of the Taipingzhai Great Wall scenic area, in front of the barbican, stands an over eight-meter-tall stone statue of Qi Jiguang, dressed in military attire and exuding nobility. Taipingzhai is known for the diverse forms of its Great Wall watchtowers—some built with stone slabs, others with brick and timber, some hollow, some solid, some square, some round, showcasing a rich variety of styles. Transportation: From Tianjin, there are two trains to Jixian County daily, departing at 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM respectively, with a travel time of about three hours. After arriving in Jixian, you can take a minibus to the scenic area. Ticket/Opening Hours: 30 RMB

　　 Jixian County, Tianjin