The huanghuacheng section of the great wall is located in huairou district about 60 kilometers 373 miles from beijing it was so named for the abundant yellow flowers in chinese huang hua that bloom in midsummer it is also known as the great wall under the water because three separate sections of the wall are submerged in the xishuiyu reservoir it is famous for its harmonious mixture of the splendid great wall beautiful mountains and blue water surrounding you can enjoy the nature an