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Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
The Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains is a significant cultural and historical site located in the heart of Chinas scenic Wudang mountains. This complex, inscribed on the UNESCO World
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Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital
Located in the heart of historical Beijing, China, the Central Axis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sh
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Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
The Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tongsheng Subdistrict, China. This ancient site preserves the remnants of three cities and 40 tom
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Fujian Tulou
Fujian Tulou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Longyan City, China. This unique property of 46 earthen houses showcases an exceptional example of communal living and defensive organization.

Historic Centre of Macao
The Historic Centre of Macao is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Macau, China. It is a testament to the cultural and architectural heritage of this strategic port city, which played a significa

Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
The Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Chengguan District, China. Situated at an altitude of 3,700m, this historic ensemble comprises the White an

Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang
## Overview
The Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang are a collection of imperial palaces that served as the seat of power for over five centuries. These palaces, in

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Jiangmen, China. This complex of multi-storeyed defensive village houses showcases a unique fusion of Chinese and Western archi

KumKol
**KumKol Castle**
**Overview**
The KumKol castle is a historic fortress located in the heart of China. This imposing structure has witnessed centuries of history and played a signif

Lushan National Park
Lushan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lushan City, China. The parks stunning landscape has inspired countless artists and developed the aesthetic approach to nature found in

Mount Wutai
Mount Wutai is a sacred Buddhist mountain located in Doucun Town, China, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
## Overview
Mount Wutai is a culturally significant site that features fort

Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde
## Overview of Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde
Located in Hebei Province, China, Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde is a vast complex of palaces, administrative, and

Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
This ancient Silk Roads network is one of the most significant and historically rich routes in Asia, stretching over 5,000 kilometers from Chang’an/Luoyang to the Zhetysu region of Central Asia.
## O

Site of Xanadu
The Site of Xanadu is a fascinating archaeological site located in Zhenglan Banner, China. This ancient city was once the capital of Kublai Khans Yuan dynasty and has been designated as a UNESCO Worl

Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing
The Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing, is a majestic and well-preserved imperial garden located in Shijingshan District, China. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998, it showcases the

The Great Wall
The Great Wall of Jiayuguan is one of the most impressive and historically significant fortifications in China, located in the northwest region near the city of Dunhuang. This ancient structure has be

Tower
**Tower of London**
The Tower of London is a historic citadel and castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England.
**History**
Founded at the end of 1066 as part of the Norm

Tusi Sites
Tusi Sites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Huichuan, China, is a testament to the countrys rich cultural heritage. This property encompasses remains of several tribal domains whose chiefs we

Yin Xu
## Overview
Yin Xu, an ancient capital city of the late Shang Dynasty, is a significant archaeological site located in Yindu, China. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006 and is con

قۇمتاغ
**Qumtagh Castle**
**Location**
The Qumtagh Castle is situated at X058, in the town of Shugê, China.
**History**
This castle has been classified as a historic site and is believed to date from an un

قۇمتاغ
**Qumtagh Castle**
**Location**
Qumtagh Castle is situated in X058, China, within the town of Shugê Village, in the mountains of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
**History**
The construction p

三星堆城墙
**Overview**
The Three Star Castle Wall is a historic castle located in Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, China.
The construction period of the Three Star Castle Wall is not well-

三楼村
# 三楼村 Castle
## Location
三楼村 Castle is situated on 京武高速 in Wansuncun, China.
## History
Three-story village castle, believed to have been constructed during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), was repor

东大门
**东大门**
A Historical Castle in Guangzhou, China
**Location**
The Dongdamei Castle is situated on Shuiyin Cross Road in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China.
Believed to date from the Qing

东张各庄村1号
**东张各庄村1号 Castle**
The Dong Zhang Each Zhuang Village 1 Number castle is situated at Y430, located within Tongzhou District, China.
This castle was built during a constructi

东灰岭东古城
**东灰岭东古城**
The Dong Gray Mountain East Ancient Castle is located at dong gray road in Yanqing District, China.
The construction period of this fortress is not well-documente

东灰岭西古城
**东灰岭西古城**
The Donggrayling West Ancient Castle is situated at an address along the Nan Shan Ring.
This fortress was built during the construction period of [time period] fo

二司古城
# 二司古城
二司古城 is a fortress castle located in Yanqing District, China.
## History
The construction period of 二司古城 is not explicitly stated. However, it was reportedly built during the Mi

会龙庄
**Willong Zhuang Castle**
The Willong Zhuang Castle is situated at S312 in Beijiyan, China.
This castle was built during the imperial Chinese era and served as a palace for

元 白城子遺跡
**元 白城子遺跡**
元 白城子遺跡 is located at X503 in Duolun County, China.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly stated in available records.
**Architecture*

八家城堡
# 八家城堡
## History
Eight House Castle is a fortress located in Yanqing District, China. Believed to date from the imperial Chinese era, its construction period and purpose are not well-documented.
#

八达岭营城古城
# Eight Dahai Lighthouse Camp Ancient Castle
Located in Yanqing District, China, Eight Dahai Lighthouse Camp Ancient Castle is a historic fortress built during the Imperial Chinese era.

关东影视城
**Movie City**
Located in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China, Movie City is situated on 旅游路 (Tourist Road).
Believed to date from the e

努和图白其城
**Nu and Tu Whitehers Castle**
Nu and Tu Whitehers Castle is situated in Bayan Ul Town, Bairin Left Banner, Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China.
The castles construction pe

南炮台
**南炮台**
The South Fort, also known as the Zhangzhou South Fort, is located at招商大道 in Longhai District, China.
The construction period of the South Fort is not specified in a

叠溪古城遗址
**叠溪古城遗址**
The Stacked Creek Ancient Castle is located at Address: 策克 - 磨憨, Country: China, Town: Diexi.
The Stacked Creek Ancient Castle is a state-level cultural relic pro

台藏塔
**Tai Cang Ta Castle**
Tai Cang Ta Castle is believed to have been constructed during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), although its exact purpose and construction period are not well-docume

四司古城
**四司古城**
The Four Sides Ancient Castle is located at永四路 in Yanqing District, China.
The construction of the Four Sides Ancient Castle reportedly dates back to the Ming dynas

四望樓
# 四望樓 Castle
四望樓, located in Xiangqiao District of China, is believed to have been constructed during the Ming dynasty period. The castles purpose was likely as a military outpost and a

国内城
**Gungnae Fortress**
The Gungnae Fortress is situated on the west bank of the Taedong River in the heart of Pyongyang, North Korea.
Construction of the fortress began in 139

城堡奇遇
**城堡奇遇**
The Castle of Wonders is situated at the western edge of Suzhou Road in Jiangning District, China.
The castle was constructed during the modern era as a manor house

头司古城
**Head司古城**
Head司古城 is situated at 永四路 in Yanqing District, China.
The construction of Head司古城 began during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), and it served as a fortress to prot

威远楼
**威远楼**
**Overview**
威远楼 is a historic castle located on Zhongshan North Road in 开元街道, China.
The construction period of 威远楼 is not explicitly stated. Ho

宝鸭岗黑旗军碉堡遗迹
**Black Flag Army Camp Remains**
The Black Flag Army Camp Remains are situated on Beihu South Road in Tianhe District, China.
The castle was constructed during the Qing dyna

小张家口东营城
# 小张家口东营城
小张家口东营城 is believed to have been constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), serving as a fortress and military outpost for the region. Its exact construction period is unc

帝舜宫
**Empress Dowager Cixis Palace**
The Empress Dowager Cixis Palace is situated on Gongye Road in Puyang County, China.
The palace was constructed during the late Qing dynas

延庆县 011 号城
The 延庆县 011 号城 is situated on 柳二路 in Yanqing District, China.
This fortress was built during the construction period of , and its purpose was to serve as a st

摩天岭风景区-镇宁空心箭楼
**摩天岭风景区-镇宁空心箭楼**
The摩天岭风景区-镇宁空心箭楼 is a historic castle located in Liangcheng County, China.
This castle was reportedly built during the Qing dynasty. Its purpose is believe

新疆睿胜纺织股份有限公司
**新疆睿胜纺织股份有限公司**
New Xinjiang Ruiwen Textile Co., Ltd. is situated on Dongjiu Road in Shihezi City, China.
The construction period of this castle is not explicitly stated. H

松岗碉楼
**松岗碉楼**
A Historical Fortress in Songgang, China
The 松岗碉楼 (Songgang Tower) is situated on 柯盘天街 (Kepidian Street) in the town of Songgang, China.
The construction period of

松岗碉楼
**松岗碉楼**
A Historical Fortress in Northern China
The 松岗碉楼 (Songgang Tower) is situated in Songgang Town, within the country of China.
The construction period and purpose of

松树坡
**松树坡 Castle**
The 松树坡 Castle is situated in 光辉村, China, along the 铜荥高速.
The construction of the castle is believed to date from a period of significant military and economi

板达峪堡
**Bada Gorge Fortress**
The Bada Gorge Fortress is situated at an address of G234 in Zhangjiakou, China.
The construction period of the fortress is not specified. The purpos

林隐楼
# Linyinglou Castle
Linyinglou Castle is a historic castle located in Chengde, China. Believed to date from the Qing dynasty, its construction period and purpose are not well-documented.

楼山物流园
**楼山物流园**
楼山物流园 is situated on Anshun Road in Licang District, China.
**History and Purpose**
The castle was constructed during a specific period, reportedly for a particular purpose, a

毓培别墅
**Yupei Villa**
Yupei Villa is situated at S534 in Jiangmen, China.
Yupei Villa was constructed during the Qing dynasty period. Its primary purpose was as a residence for th

沙子口渔港码头
**沙子口渔港码头**
The 沙子口渔港码头, also known as the Fish Port Castle, is a historic castle located on the west coast of China. The construction period of this castle is not well-documented, but i

河南省安阳师范学院家属院-家
**河南省安阳师范学院家属院-家**
The River Province An Yang Teachers Academy Family Inn - House is situated on Pingyuan Road in the Development District Silver Pine Street Street, China.

沿河城关堡
**Along River Castle**
The Along River Castle is situated along the banks of the river in Mentougou District, China.
The Along River Castle was constructed during the imperi

法国教堂
**France Cathedral**
A medieval fortress situated in Haidian District, China.
The France Cathedral was constructed during the 14th century as a strategic stronghold and fortified reside

浩特陶海古城
**Hulunbuir Taohe Ancient Castle**
The Hulunbuir Taohe Ancient Castle is situated along the Suiyuan Road in Hulunbuir, China.
**History and Purpose**
Believed to date from the Qing dyna

海子口城
**海子口城**
Sea Mouth Castle is situated on Ansi Road in Yanqing District, China.
The construction of Sea Mouth Castle reportedly dates back to the Ming dynasty. Its purpose wa

淘气堡
# 淘气堡
淘气堡, located at 22.7649192, 108.4091084, is a stately castle situated in Nanning, China on 青环路 66.
The construction period of 淘气堡 is not explicitly documented, but it

电岩炮台
**电岩炮台**
The 电岩炮台 is a historic fortress located in Lüshunkou District, China. This strategic stronghold played a significant role in the countrys defense system durin

直波碉楼
**直波碉楼**
直波碉楼 is situated in Songgang, Lanzhou, China.
The construction of 直波碉楼 reportedly dates back to the Ming dynasty period. The castles purpose was as a defensive str

直波碉楼
**直波碉楼**
直波碉楼 is situated in Songgang, Lan Province, China.
The construction period of 直波碉楼 is not explicitly stated, but it is believed to have been built during the Ming D

直隶墩
# 直隶墩 Castle
## Location
直隶墩 Castle is situated in Yuding, China, at an address of 海兴 - 天峻.
The construction period and purpose of 直隶墩 Castle are not explicitly stated. However, it is b

碉堡遗址
**碉堡遗址**
The 碉堡遗址 is a historic castle located in Kaihua County, China. This ancient fortress has witnessed significant events throughout its history and remains an imp

磐石花园
# 磐石花园 Castle
磐石花园 Castle is believed to have been constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Its original purpose was as a military fortress, serving as a stronghold for the local

紫竹院行宫
**Zizhuyuan Palace**
The Zizhuyuan Palace is situated on Wanshousi Road in Haidian District, China.
The palace was constructed during the Qing dynasty and served as a summer

紫荆墓地
# 紫荆墓地 Castle
紫荆墓地, located in Jingzhou District, China, is a historic castle that has witnessed significant events throughout its existence.
## Architecture
The castles architectural

细美寨
**Ximei Fortress**
The Ximei Fortress, located in Danxia Subdistrict, China, is believed to have been constructed during the 17th century, specifically between 1640 and 1665. Its primary

罗州城遗址
**罗州城遗址**
The Ro State Castle Ruins are situated on the banks of the Eul River in Huanggang Town, China.
The castle was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Its purpos

羊角尖碉堡
**Yongqiao Jiebang Fortress**
The Yongqiao Jiebang Fortress is a historic castle located in Xiaoshan District, China.
The construction of the fortress reportedly dates bac

胡新庄村
# Hu Xun Village Castle
## Location
The Hu Xun Village Castle is situated at Address: 028乡道 in Chinas Town: 寨角王村.
The castle is believed to have been constructed during the Qing dynast

胧泉基地
**Bol Qing Base**
The Bol Qing Base is situated at 164乡道, Luhe District, China.
The castles construction period and purpose are not explicitly documented. However, it is be

航标楼
Hangbiaolou Castle
### History
Hangbiaolou Castle is a historic castle located in Chengde, China. The construction of the castle dates back to the Qing dynasty (1644-1912), dur

西红山北营城
**西红山北营城**
West Red Mountain North Camp Castle is situated at 40.4226727° N latitude and 116.048563° E longitude, located on 京银路 (Jin Yin Road) in Yanqing District, China.
T

西红山营城
**西红山营城**
West Red Mountain Camp Castle is located at 40.4168379° N, 116.046069° E in Yanqing District, China.
The castle was built during the Qing dynasty and served as a f

里炮古城
**Ri Ba Gou Castle**
The Ri Ba Gou Castle is situated on 外石路 (Wai Shi Lu) in Yanqing District, China.
The castle was constructed during the Imperial Chinese era and served a

金長城
**金長城**
The 金長城 (Jīn Cháng Chéng), also known as the Golden Long Castle, is a historical castle located in Bayart Huxu Town, Jarud Banner, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia, China. The const

铁丝网
# 铁丝网 Castle
The 铁丝网 castle is situated at 桃花源索道站路 in Chinas Daiyue District.
The construction period of 铁丝网 castle is not specified, but it is believed to have been built

长城天赋酒庄
**Chateau Greatwall Terroir**
The Chateau Greatwall Terroir is a manor castle located in Yongning County, Yinchuan City, Ningxia, China. The construction of this castle began in 2012 and

**阳光100 Castle**
The 阳光100 Castle is situated at 红粉路 20-5 in Tiexi, China.
The construction period of 阳光100 Castle is not explicitly documented. However, it is believed to d

鸡鸣驿城
**鸡鸣驿城**
Chicken Roost Castle is situated at 139 Rural Road, Zhangjiakou, China.
Chicken Roost Castle is believed to have been constructed during the Imperial Chinese dynast

黄金山炮台
**黄金山炮台**
The Huangjinshan Cannon Battery is a fortress castle located on Huangjin Street in Lüshunkou District, China. Its construction period is not explicitly stated, but it is believ