Simatai section

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The Simatai section is a steep, well-preserved and relatively unrestored stretch of the Great Wall of China in Beijing, renowned for its dramatic scenery and original Ming-era architecture.

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Label Occurrences
Simatai section canonical 2
Simatai 1

Statements (30)

Predicate Object
instanceOf section of the Great Wall of China
tourist attraction
accessibleFrom Gubeikou
surface form: Gubeikou town
constructionMaterial brick
stone
distanceFromBeijingUrbanCenter approximately 120 kilometers northeast
era Ming dynasty reconstruction of the Great Wall
hasFeature brick and stone construction
narrow ridgelines
steep stairways
watchtowers
hasHistoricalPeriod Ming dynasty
heritageStatus part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Great Wall of China
knownFor dramatic scenery
original Ming-era architecture
relatively unrestored architecture
steep terrain
well-preserved condition
locatedIn Beijing
China
Miyun District
partOf Great Wall of China
preservationStatus largely retains original appearance
partially restored
safetyNote some parts are very steep and challenging to climb
terrainType mountain ridge
tourismActivity hiking
night tours
photography
viewOf reservoirs and valleys near Miyun

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Great Wall of China hasPart Simatai section
Great Wall of China hasTouristAccessPoint Simatai section
this entity surface form: Simatai
Jinshanling section connectsTo Simatai section