Jiankou, Beijing

Name: Jiankou
Address: Beijing, China

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Jiankou is a section of the Great Wall of China. In English, 'Jiankou,' is translated to 'Arrow Nock' as the shape of the mountain resembles an arrow with the collapsed ridge opening up, reminiscent of an arrow nock. The wall is 20km long and located 73 kilometres north of Beijing in the Huairou District. The Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China is located between the Mutianyu and the Moshikou sections of the Great Wall of China. It is built on a steep mountain ridge and a popular hike amongst visitors. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°27'16"N, 116°27'50"E

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怀柔 (huai rou)Beijing China

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Jiankou – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beijing/Rural Beijing, Mutianyu, Mutianyu Village, The Great Wall of China.

1.7 miE
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Beijing/Rural Beijing, Beijing
43 min walk • Beijing Knot is a branch point in the Great Wall of China located about 60 kilometres north of central Beijing in China and marks the most northwestern tower of Jiankou.
5.3 miE
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Mutianyu, Beijing
135 min walk • Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou District within the city limits of Beijing 70 kilometers northeast of the center of the city. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east.
5.2 miE
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Mutianyu Village, Beijing
133 min walk • Mutianyu Village is a settlement at the foot of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. It, along with the villages of Beigou, Tianxianyu and Xinying, comprise the Township of Bohai.
5.7 miE
40°25'45"N • 116°34'5"E
The Great Wall of China, Beijing
147 min walk • City wall

Jiankou, Beijing

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Jiankou – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Beijing/Rural Beijing, Beijing

Mutianyu, Beijing

Mutianyu Village, Beijing

The Great Wall of China, Beijing