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中华门城墙

City Wall at Zhonghua Gate

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Formerly known as Jubao Gate, it is the south gate of the Nanjing Ming City Wall. It is known as "the best barbican in the world". It has three urn gates, four gates and 27 soldier caves, which can hide 3,000 soldiers. The city tower was destroyed in the Battle of Nanjing in 1937, and it has a rich history.

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中华门城墙

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3 hr
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9/29/2026

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City Wall at Zhonghua Gate · 中华门城墙
City Wall at Zhonghua Gate · 中华门城墙
City Wall at Zhonghua Gate · 中华门城墙
City Wall at Zhonghua Gate · 中华门城墙
City Wall at Zhonghua Gate · 中华门城墙
中华门城墙
中华门城墙
中华门城墙
中华门城墙

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Getting there

Take Exit 2 of Zhonghuamen Station on Metro Line 1 and walk for about 5 minutes; or take the bus to "Zhonghuamen Castle" station.

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