张坊宋辽古战道

Zhangfang Ancient Battle Tunnel

Useful Information

Location:	China, Beijing, Fangshan District, Fangyi Rd, 张坊镇张坊村遗址游乐园邮政编码: 102409. Zhangfang Village, Zhangfang Town, Fangshan District. 80 km from Beijing. (39.570055, 115.708037)
Open:	All year daily 8:30-17. [2026]
Fee:	Adults CY 20. [2026]
Classification:	Casemate
Light:	Electric Light
Dimension:	L=1,500 m, W=2 m, H=2.30 m, VR=4 m.
Guided tours:	L=400 m, D=1 h.
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Address:	Zhangfang Ancient Battle Tunnel, China, Beijing, Fangshan District, Fangyi Rd, 张坊镇张坊村遗址游乐园邮政编码: 102409, Tel: +86-10-6133-1451.
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History

1991	discovered.

Description

The 张坊宋辽古战道 (Zhangfang Ancient Battle Tunnel) is one of numerous ancient battle tunnels in China, but it is the only one in Beijing. During millennia of playing the civilization game, China has its share of ancient military installations. Numerous are underground, both because underground structures have certain military value and are better preserved because of their nature.

The tunnel was built during the reign of Emperor Song Zhenzong from 968 to 1022, the third emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty (960 to 1127). The archaeologists speculate that this tunnel was designed and built by the famous General Yang Liulang. It was used for almost 400 years until the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644).

Beneath the tunnel, there are numerous rooms which were used as casemates or armory.