Great Wall (Old Dragon's Head) seen from the north. Shanhaiguan, Hebei Province, China.

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Laolongtou Great Wall (Old Dragon's Head) is the eastern starting point of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Great Wall. It extends about 20 meters (66 feet) into the Bohai Sea like a dragon drinking water, hence its name.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Asia Peoples Republic of China Hebei Province Shanhaiguan
Photo credit: © Bert de Ruiter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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