Complete Collection of China's Three Great Nine-Dragon Walls! Must-See Guide for Visiting Datong Ancient City
by Savannah*Bailey62
Oct 23, 2025
Achieved collecting all three of China's Great Nine-Dragon Walls! ๐
๐ Nine-Dragon Wall at the Forbidden City, Beijing
๐ Nine-Dragon Wall at Beihai Park
๐ Nine-Dragon Wall in Datong
Each of the three dragon walls has its own unique features, but the one in Datong is truly breathtaking!
๐ Datong Nine-Dragon Wall Tips:
โ๏ธ The largest glazed tile dragon wall in the country
โ๏ธ A Ming Dynasty building with over 600 years of history
โ๏ธ 9 giant dragons vividly lifelike
Next to it is the site of the Prince Daiโs Mansion, be sure to visit it too! ๐ฏ
๐จ Recommended Accommodation: Hotel in the Ancient City (Huayan Temple Branch, Datong Ancient City)
Address: Building 4, Unit 4, Jinhua Garden Community, Huanle Street
โจ Advantages:
- 5-minute walk to the Nine-Dragon Wall
- Some room types offer direct panoramic views of the ancient city
- Equipped with trendy amenities like smart toilets and humidifiers
- Right downstairs is the super popular๐ฅ Xijin Dao Knife-Cut Noodles
๐ธ Photo Tips:
1. Sunny afternoons provide the best light for photographing the Nine-Dragon Wall
2. The ancient architecture makes a fantastic background
3. Wearing traditional Hanfu clothing adds a ceremonial feel
Post by Savannah*Bailey62 | Oct 23, 2025












