There are 4 One-Dragon Walls, 1 Three-Dragon Wall, 3 Five-Dragon Walls and only 1 Nine-Dragon Wall in Datong, which has long been reputed as "the City of Dragon Walls.
Located at the south of Dadongjie, in the downtown area. the Nine-Dragon Wall has won fame both at China and abroad and is the earliest, largest one with most artistic charm among 3 most famous Nine-Dragon Walls in China.
The Nine-Dragon Wall was built in the 25th year of the reign of Hong Wu of the Ming dynasty (AD 1392). It was originally situated in front of Dai-King Zhu Gui's mansion who was the 13th son of Zhu Yuan Zhang, the first emperor of the Ming dynasty. It dates back 600 years ago.
The front of it faces to the north. It is 45.5 metres long, 8 metres high and 2.02 metres . This Nine-Dragon Wall is the largest glazed wall in China. It is a key historical and cultural site under state protection.
