Diaoyucheng

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Diaoyucheng

釣魚城
The steep pathway up to the Huguo Gate of Diaoyucheng
Location of Diaoyu Fortress Show map of China Diaoyucheng (Chongqing) Show map of Chongqing
Location	China
Region	Hechuan District, Chongqing
Coordinates	30°00′18″N 106°18′54″E / 30.005°N 106.315°E / 30.005; 106.315
History
Founded	1242

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 Hechuan District, Chongqing, across the Jialing River from the city center of Hechuan. It is known for its resistance to the Mongol armies in the latter half of the Song dynasty.