Why Visit

Yanchi Fort guarded the valuable salt lakes of the Ningxia region, a crucial economic resource. The fort and its associated wall segments were built to protect salt caravans from nomadic raids. Today, the rammed earth ruins stand in isolation amid the desert landscape.

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History

1368

Ming Dynasty begins major reconstruction of the Great Wall.

1404

Yanchi Fort (Salt Lake Fort) reconstruction and fortification.

Today

Yanchi Fort (Salt Lake Fort) stands as one of the most visited and photographed sections.