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Beijing Knot

Coordinates: 40°27′46″N 116°29′40″E / 40.46278°N 116.49444°E / 40.46278; 116.49444
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Beijing Knot (北京结; Běijīng jié) is a branch point in the Great Wall of China located about 60 km north of central Beijing in China and mark the most northwestern tower of Jiankou.[1] At Beijing Knot the main body of the Great Wall from Shanhai Pass in the east splitt upp into two branches. One continue west towards Juyong Pass and further to Niangzi Pass and form the inner wall. The other branches continue northwest towards Zhangjiakou and further west towards the Yellow River and form the outer wall.[2]

References

Notes

  1. ^ "How to Visit Jiankou Great Wall". tour-beijing.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ^ Dong, Yaohui (2008). "Historical Relics on the Great Wall". The Eternal Great Wall. China Nationality Art Photograph Publishing House. p. 110. ISBN 7-80069-644-8.

Printed References

  • Dong, Yaohui (2008). The Eternal Great Wall. China Nationality Art Photograph Publishing House. ISBN 7-80069-644-8.

40°27′46″N 116°29′40″E / 40.46278°N 116.49444°E / 40.46278; 116.49444

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