Zhenchuan Fortress
Zhenchuan Fortress is a scenic area in Datong, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 镇川堡
- City
- Datong
- Address
- Datong City, Shanxi Province
- Coordinates
- 40.2856089, 113.3815426
About Zhenchuan Fortress
Zhenchuan Fort is an important fort in Datong Town of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. It is located in Zhenchuan Fort Village, Huayuantun Town, Xinrong District, Datong City, Shanxi Province. It is one of the "Five Inner Forts". The fort was built in the 18th year of Jiajing (1539) and made of bricks in the 10th year of Wanli (1582). The perimeter of the city is two and a half miles and it is four feet and one foot high. It was originally equipped to guard the Great Wall for 20 miles. It has jurisdiction over 28 side piers and three fire road piers. The fortress is composed of the fortress on the east side and the gate city on the west side. It is square in plan. The city wall is covered with 17 layers of stone and the bricks are 5 meters thick. It is known among the people as "Iron-made Zhenchuan". The fortress is located in the land of Pingyan.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zhenchuan Fortress?
Zhenchuan Fortress is in Datong, China. Address: Datong City, Shanxi Province (coordinates 40.2856089, 113.3815426).
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