Great Wall of Han Dynasty
Great Wall of Han Dynasty
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swirlwind
Perth, Australia387 contributions
Nov. 2019
This Great Wall of Han Dynasty sits so remote and desolate in the middle of the Gobi desert. Build from a mixture of sand, dry dirt, rose willow, reed and apocynum 2,200 years ago. Amazingly, still stands today.
It's hard to picture the bustling scene of this important pass with caravan and camel traders crossing through in its hayday.
It's hard to picture the bustling scene of this important pass with caravan and camel traders crossing through in its hayday.
Written November 15, 2019
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DianneSkelton
Wellington, New Zealand17 contributions
Sep. 2019
This part of the Great Wall is constructed quite differently and mostly hasn't stood the test of time. Great to be in the Gobi Desert on the Ancient Silk Road and to come across a part of the Great Wall this old.
Written October 13, 2019
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The Vista Seeker
Pittsford, NY322 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Friends
It is great to see the remains of the Great Wall of Han Dynasty. It was not built with bricks, instead it was by interleaved layers of hay and sand. It is much shorter than the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Another difference is that the Han Great Wall is on the planes while the Ming Great Wall runs on the mountains ridges.
Written August 4, 2019
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Mike J
Chepstow, UK900 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
It was interesting to see a small part of the original Great Wall which was built in about 200 BC by the Han Dynasty near Dunhuang although not surprisingly it not in a good state of repair.
Written June 9, 2019
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TanSuoTravel
London, UK264 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Friends
While most people are undoubtedly familiar with the iconic grey-bricked sections of the Great Wall near Beijing, many of them are unaware of the fact that these sections were heavily renovated during the Ming Dynasty and are only around 200 to 400 years old. If you want to see the real Great Wall, which was built during the Han Dynasty (over 2,000 years ago) and was made with packed earth, you need to travel all the way to western China, where the climate is arid enough to preserve these earthen structures.
These Han Dynasty Great Wall Relics are located very close to Yumen Pass outside of Dunhuang in Gansu province. You can buy a combined ticket for both Yumen Pass and the Han Dynasty Great Wall Relics. In order to get there, you will need to hire a car or taxi, as there are currently no tourist buses that go to this scenic sight. However, it is well-worth the trip, particularly if you combine it with a visit to the nearby Yumen Pass and the Dunhuang Yardang Landform.
Although the wall is currently in ruins and there is very little of it left, it is unbelievable to think how old it truly is and how long it has survived. As we walked along the wall, we were struck by the gravity of the situation, as it dawned on us that it had been around since nearly the beginning of human civilization. It is hard to imagine how many pairs of eyes have admired this ancient structure throughout its lifetime.
We would definitely recommend it for anyone who has seen other parts of the Great Wall, such as Mutianyu or Badaling, as it makes for a great comparison. As resilient as it is, it won't be around forever, so try to see it sooner rather than later!
For anyone who is interested in ancient Chinese history or in the Silk Road, this is a must-see attraction that can easily be incorporated into a day tour outside of Dunhuang.
These Han Dynasty Great Wall Relics are located very close to Yumen Pass outside of Dunhuang in Gansu province. You can buy a combined ticket for both Yumen Pass and the Han Dynasty Great Wall Relics. In order to get there, you will need to hire a car or taxi, as there are currently no tourist buses that go to this scenic sight. However, it is well-worth the trip, particularly if you combine it with a visit to the nearby Yumen Pass and the Dunhuang Yardang Landform.
Although the wall is currently in ruins and there is very little of it left, it is unbelievable to think how old it truly is and how long it has survived. As we walked along the wall, we were struck by the gravity of the situation, as it dawned on us that it had been around since nearly the beginning of human civilization. It is hard to imagine how many pairs of eyes have admired this ancient structure throughout its lifetime.
We would definitely recommend it for anyone who has seen other parts of the Great Wall, such as Mutianyu or Badaling, as it makes for a great comparison. As resilient as it is, it won't be around forever, so try to see it sooner rather than later!
For anyone who is interested in ancient Chinese history or in the Silk Road, this is a must-see attraction that can easily be incorporated into a day tour outside of Dunhuang.
Written May 7, 2019
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Alistair450
Auckland Central, New Zealand147 contributions
Apr. 2019 • Couples
There is not much left of this portion of the Great Wall as most of it has eroded away. This section of the wall was built of mud and straw and stands in great contrast to the sections of the wall built in stone. For this reason alone it is worth the visit, especially if you are on your way to, or back from the Yadan National Geological Park. Half an hour would be enough time to walk around the ruins.
Written May 1, 2019
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nesamoolian
125 contributions
Jun. 2018 • Friends
Not much left but it’s really, really atmospheric.
Stop of after yumen pass on the way to the geopark.
It’s hot as hell but there’s a nice little shop selling cold drinks.
Stop of after yumen pass on the way to the geopark.
It’s hot as hell but there’s a nice little shop selling cold drinks.
Written June 21, 2018
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Snowdrop
Hong Kong, China38 contributions
Apr. 2018 • Family
It is on the way from Dunhuang to Yardang National Geopark. An entrance fee for the wall and Yumen Pass is compulsory if you want to go to the Yardang Geopark.
The wall was built back in more than 2000 years ago. It was good that we could still see some remains of it, but not much indeed.
The wall was built back in more than 2000 years ago. It was good that we could still see some remains of it, but not much indeed.
Written April 30, 2018
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Paul G
New Hyde Park, NY619 contributions
Oct. 2017 • Friends
Good example of remains of the great wall from the Han Dynasty. In addition are remains of watch tower and wood to be used to send messages
Written November 5, 2017
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,012 contributions
Sep. 2017 • Solo
This last section of the Great Wall reduced to mud brick remains and an eroding last fort is very evocative. Nearby the fort, which was manned by two guys ready to set the signal fire alight if the barbarians arrived, was the remains of their last logs for setting alight. What happened to them when the empire fell at last - did anyone tell them?
Written October 10, 2017
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