The China Wall
An excellent example of a Bryce Canyon fin, with clues to how such structures form.
Plan Around The China Wall
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The China Wall Details
Narrow and full of holes, the China Wall (or Chinese Wall) in Fairyland Canyon is a good example of a Bryce Canyon National Park fin, also called a wall. These structures are formed by water runoff and "frost wedging," where water seeps into cracks in the rock, then melts and freezes -- an ongoing process that slowly but steadily weakens the sandstone. Looking carefully at the China Wall, you can see that the parts furthest from the canyon edge are mostly hoodoos, while those closest to the rim (and thus more protected) have fewer hoodoos and more windows. The windows are smallest in the parts of the wall closest to the rim, but in time these too will widen and eventually collapse into hoodoos and rubble. The China Wall is best viewed from the Fairyland Loop Trail. The formation gets its name from its prominent position atop a small ridge, which some observers say bears a resemblance to the Great Wall of China.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The China Wall
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Tower Bridge Trail
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Sunrise Point
The view to the northeast from Sunrise Point captures Boat Mesa and the Sinking Ship.
0.4 mi away
Queen's Garden Trail
This lovely trail is also the easiest route into the Bryce Amphitheater.
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North Campground
North Campground has 99 tent and RV campsites close to the Visitor Center, General Store, and Sunrise Point.
