The Jinshanling part of the Great Wall is among the most representative. Inside Chengde, the section of wall was first built in 1368, the year the Ming Dynasty was established, under the supervision of top general Xu Da. It is a national key historic site, a State-level scenic spot and a listed site for World Heritage.

Jinshanling Great Wall

The 10.5 km section starts from Longling Pass in the west and ends at Wangjinglou Tower in the east. Along the stretch are 67 battlements and five passes. It is the most well preserved section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and considered the highest form of the Ming wall due to its intricate defense systems.