Juyongguan Great Wall

Juyongguan Great Wall is regarded as one of the Three Great Passes of China, along with Jiayuguan Pass and Shanhaiguan Pass. It is about 20 kilometers north of Changping County, about 60 kilometers for Beijing, connected with the Badaling Great Wall in the north, situated in a long valley surrounded by mountains. This pass had played an important strategic defense role in ancient times. As early as the 13th century, the area of Juyongguan was known for its beauty, and was listed as one of the "Eight Great Sights of Yanjing."

"Cloud Platform", the remains of an old fortress, rests in the middle of the pass. It once sported three white towers, which gave it its old name of "Crossing Street Tower", but they were destroyed during the fall of the Yuan Dynasty. It is still adorned with beautiful carvings on its walls. Its position connecting the heart of inner China to the northern borders and its importance to the defense of Beijing has made it a highly coveted military asset over the centuries. The Pass is also known by the name "Juyong Green Layers" due to the lush and verdant flowers and trees that cover the area and give the impression of green waves rolling down the valley walls.