Laoying Fortress
老营堡
A major Ming dynasty Great Wall stronghold in eastern Pianguan, with towering rammed-earth walls and gates. It is a representative example of the military fortresses along northern Shanxi's Great Wall.
Laoying Fortress lies in Laoying Town in eastern Pianguan County. In the Ming dynasty it was the command post of the 'Laoying Route' of the Shanxi Garrison's Great Wall. The fortress is large, and its wall sections, gates and barbican remains are still fairly intact. On the surrounding ridges, rammed-earth Great Wall sections and beacon towers can be seen. It is uncrowded and unspoiled, free to visit, and well suited to Great Wall enthusiasts. It is about 40 km from Pianguan County town. The best way to get there is by car, as part of the route runs along rural lanes.
Opening hours
All day