Jiankou is a“wild”section of the Great Wall.It was built on ridges with steep cliffs on each side,which makes it one of the most dangerous sections.It''s only recommended for experienced and sure-footed mountain hikers.Jiankou is about 80 kilometers north of Beijing.It''s hard to find out when this section was first built,though most began with the Ming Dynasty in 1368.It''s said that General Qi Jiguang was responsible for restoring this section.Qi Jiguang(1528—1588)was a famous hero for protecting China''s coast from Japanese pirates.
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