Wanghe Tower (Great Wall Water Tower)
望河楼（明长城护水楼）
A Ming Dynasty Great Wall watchtower standing on the Yellow River cliffs, where the Great Wall and the river seem to 'shake hands.' It is Laoniuwan's most classic photo spot.
Wanghe Tower, also called the Water-Protecting Tower, was built in the Ming Dynasty as a brick and stone watchtower along the Pianguan section of the Great Wall, which follows the Yellow River. It stands on a cliff beside Laoniuwan Fort, with the river on three sides and a large bend below. You can climb the tower or photograph it from the opposite hillside. Combine it with Laoniuwan Fort for about 30-40 minutes. Be careful near the cliff edge, where there are no railings, and watch your step after rain, when the path is slippery.
Opening hours
All day