Panjiakou Underwater Great Wall is located in the Panjiakou reservoir, Tangshan City of north China's Hebei province. The underwater Great Wall belongs to the Panjiakou castle which was an important military pass in Ming dynasty about 600 years ago. After the Chinese government built the Panjiakou reservoir in 1975, some parts of the Great Wall were submerged in Panjiakou that made China's unique underwater Great Wall.

Panjiakou Great Wall was built in 1562. With the Luanhe River flowing through and mountains on both sides, it also possessed a strategic location. Connected with Xifengkou by a segment of wall on mountain ridges, they together established a solid defensive line.

Panjiakou used to be strong fortresses standing between the mountains. Due to the construction of the Panjiakou Reservoir, also called Panlong Lake, a large part of them was drowned. Only a small part, which stands on relatively high land, is left above water.

Panjiakou is now a highlight of the Panjiakou Reservoir Scenic Area. Its main parts have been submerged underwater, which makes it a unique sight. Seen from the top of the mountains, the winding wall is like a giant dragon crawling to the lake bank and diving into the water. After swimming for a while, this 'dragon' emerges from the water again, climbing up the ridges and lying between the lofty mountains.

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