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Castles in China

113 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one on the interactive map.

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The most famous castle in China is Forbidden City, ranked #3 of 7,051 in the world — followed by Potala Palace and Summer Palace.

The Castlemap atlas charts 13 castles, 72 fortresses, 13 palaces & châteaux and 15 ruins in China. They span more than 26 centuries — from Great Wall of China (founded 700 BC) to Jianguomen (Xi'an) (1939). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of China.

All 113 castles in China

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in China?

The Castlemap atlas maps 113 landmarks (13 castles · 72 fortresses · 13 palaces & châteaux · 15 ruins) in China — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in China?

Forbidden City, ranked #3 of 7,051 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 15th century.

What is the oldest castle in China?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in China is Great Wall of China, founded 700 BC. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Beijing · Castles near Shenzhen · Castles near Hong Kong · Castles near Zhongshan · Castles near Langfang · Castles near Zhuhai.