It is easy to have a quick look at China's past and present, but it takes time to gain a panoramic knowledge of China. The "Pan-oramic China" series is meant to assist readers, especially those overseas, in this respect. Each volume in the series focuses on a province, municipality or autono-mous region, describing, with illustrations, the outstanding char-acteristics of each area from dif-ferent perspectives.

Across the vast land of north-ern China the Great Wall coils like a guardian dragon. Rated as one of the wonders of the world, the Great Wall, majestic and imposing,embodies the spirit of the Chinese nation and is the eternal pride of Chinese civilization.

The Great Wall in Hebei Province, marching for some 2,000 km over undulating terrain,can be regarded as the "epitome of Great Wall culture," as it is the longest stretch of the Wall contained in any one province,autonomous region or municipality in China. It is also the best preserved part of the Wall, and includes all the architectural styles used in building this massive edifice. This book, with the panorama of the Great Wall as the background, focuses on the passes, fortresses, pass towns and border towns of strategic importance in Hebei, helping readers appreciate the majestic beauty and profound cultural connotations of the Great Wall.A Comprehensive Survey of the Great Wall.

The History of the Great Wall in Hebei 8

Gems of the Province , Cities and the

Great Wall in Hebei 20

Qinhuangdao and the Nearby Great Wall 20

Laolongtou 24

Shanhaiguan Pass 28

Mount Jiaoshan 33

Sandaoguan 38

Jiumenkou 40

Dongjiakou 42

Yiyuankou 46

Huachangyu and Weiziyu 49

Bangshuiya Ancient Battleground 52

Mount Tianma Stone Carvings 53

Jielingkou 55

Taolinkou 57

Liujiakou 58

Tangshan and the Great Wall

within Its Territory 5.9

Lengkouguan Pass 62

Baiyangyu 64

Brick and Lime Kilns for the Great Wall 69

Qingshanguan Pass 71

Xifengkou and Panjiakou 74

Hongshankou 77

Luowenyu 79

Malanyu 80

Chengde and the Great Wall in Its Territory 82

Huadoudou 86

Jinshanling 87

Simatai 96

Dahuding Tower and Xiaohuding Tower 98

Hualouzi (Tower of the General) 100

Dajinshan Tower and Xiaojinshan Tower 101

Heilou (Black Tower) 103

Kufanglou (Storehouse Tower) 104

Battle Rocks and Embrasures 106

Zhuanduokou Pass 107

Gubeikou Pass 108

Zhangjiakou and the Great Wall 114

Headquarters Town of the Xuanfu Defense Command 118

Jiming Postal Relay Town 121

Fanshan Fortress 123

Dishuiya Fortress 125

Changshendi Fortress 127

Qingpinglou Pass 129

Dushikou 130

Yunzhou Town 132

Mount Fenghuangshan 133

Dajingmen 135

Laiyuan Fortress 137

Zhangjiakou Fortress 139

Wuduntai 141

Wanquan Right Guard Town 143

Wanquan Left Guard Town 144

Yehuling Pass 146

Huai'an Town 148

Miaogang "Model" Great Wall 151

Feihuyu Valley 153

Baoding and the Great Wall 154

Caishu'an 158

Zijingguan Pass 159

Wulonggou Pass 162

Ningjing'an Fortress Town 164

Baishikou Pass 165

Chajianling Pass 167

Daomaguan Pass 168

Longquanguan Pass 171

Site of Suicheng City 173

Shijiazhuang and the Great Wall 174

Guyushu Pass 179

Jingxingguan Pass 180

Liulingguan Pass 182

Lianggouqiao 183

Andi 185

Didu 186

Xingtai and the Great Wall 188

Heduling Pass 192

Malingkou Pass 193

Zhiguoling Pass 195

Handan and the Great Wall 1,96

Shudaoyan Pass 200

Huangzeguan Pass 201

kangfang and the Great Wall 202

Cangzhou and Hengshui 205

Appendices 209

Glossary 209

Cultural Sites under State Protection in Hebei Province 218

Major Hotels in Hebei Province 222

Relevant Websites 223