Military town (China)
In the history of ancient China, military towns of various grades were important elements of the defense system of the country.
Key military towns along the Great Wall of China include Ji Town, Liaodong Town, Xuanfu Town, Chang Town, Datong Town, Shanxi Town, Zhenbao Town, Yansui Town, Ningxia Town, Guyuan Town, and Gansu Town. They were gradually established along the Wall using it as their boundary.