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The Diaoyucheng (simplified Chinese: 钓鱼城; traditional Chinese: 釣魚城; pinyin: Diàoyúchéng), or Diaoyu Fortress, is a fortress located on the Diaoyu Mountain in Heyang Town, Hechuan District, Chongqing. It is known for its resistance to the Mongol armies in the latter half of the Song dynasty.
- 1242
- China
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- Chongqing
Jul 30, 2021 · The Diaoyucheng, or Diaoyu Fortress, is located on the Diaoyu Mountain in Chongqing, China. The castle is known for its resistance to the Mongol armies in the latter half of the Song dynasty.
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The siege of Diaoyucheng, alternatively the siege of Diaoyu Castle, was a battle between the Southern Song dynasty and the Mongol Empire in 1259. It occurred at the Diaoyu Fortress in modern-day Hechuan District, Chongqing, China.
- February 1259–August 1259
- Hechuan, Chongqing, China
- Song victory
The siege of Diaoyucheng, alternatively the Siege of Diaoyu Castle, was a battle between the Southern Song dynasty and the Mongol Empire in 1259. It occurred at the Diaoyu Fortress in modern-day Hechuan District, Chongqing, China.
As a national emphasis cultural relic unit, the Diaoyu Fortress is one of the 10 cultural symbols in Chongqing, covering 2.5 km 2. It is also an ancient battlefield. There was a battle for the defense of Diaoyu Fortress, "Siege of Diaoyu Castle" in 1259.
As a national emphasis cultural relic unit, the Diaoyu Fortress is one of the 10 cultural symbols in Chongqing, covering 2.5 km 2. It is also an ancient battlefield. There was a battle for the defense of Diaoyu Fortress, “ Siege of Diaoyu Castle” in 1259.
Sep 1, 2021 · The Diaoyu Fortress, located in Hechuan district, Chongqing city, is the best preserved ancient military fortress in China. It is famous for its long resistance against the Mongols, and claiming the life of Mongke Khan (r. 1251-1259), the fourth Khagan of the Mongol Empire.
