Mutianyu Section
慕田峪长城
Lies in Huairou County, Mutianyu Section is 73 kilometers away from Beijing City.
慕田峪长城位于怀柔县,距北京73公里的城市。
It links with Juyong Section in Changping County in the west and Gubeikou Section in Miyun County in the east.
它连接了在西面的昌平县居庸关和在东面的密云县古北口长城。
Commanding the strategic importance,Mutianyu Section is called as the Majestic Pass on Precipitous Mountains.
由于慕田峪战略地理位置十分重要,被称为“危岭雄关”。
It is integrated with Juyong Section and Frontier Fort,and constitutes a complete defensive system.
结合居庸关和边境的堡垒,构成一个完整的防御系统。
It is one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall.
它是长城保存最完好的地区之一。
Due to its relatively gentle terrain,watchtowers of Mutianyu Section were built in large numbers to strengthen its defensive functions.
由于慕田峪长城相对温和的地形,建造了大量的瞭望塔加强其防御功能。
The closest watchtowers spaced less than 50 meters apart.Both arms of Mutianyu Section stretch upwards along the ridges of continuous mountains.
瞭望塔最接近的间隔不到50米。慕田峪长城沿着连续的山脉双臂向上伸展。
Mainly built on precipitous mountains and 5—7 meters high,the Mutianyu Section we see today is expanded on the foundation of Ming Wall.
慕田峪长城主要建立在险峻的山脉,5-7米高,我们今天所看到的慕田峪段长城是在明长城的基础上扩大的。
It is characterized with a thick cluster of watchtowers atop,strategic passes,majestic vigor and unique structrue.
它的特点是瞭望塔集群,战略关口,雄伟活力和独特的结构。
The gate tower is the most unique building of Mutianyu Section.
大门塔是慕田峪长城最独特的建筑。