🚩 Wanping Fortress

People's Republic of China · Asia · 39.85°N, 116.22°E

Wanping Fortress, also known as Wanping Castle, is a Ming Dynasty fortress or "walled city" in Fengtai District, Beijing. It was erected in 1638–1640, with the purpose of defending Beijing against Li Zicheng and the peasant uprising.

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Country	People's Republic of China
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	39.85°N, 116.22°E · view on map

Wanping Fortress is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.

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