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The Great Wall of China
Quick Facts
Chinese Pinyin: cháng chéngLocation: North of China
Length: 6,400 km
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Top Great Wall Sections
1. Mutianyu Great Wallis the longest section that is restored and open to tourists.
2. Badaling Great Wall
is the best preserved section of the Great Wall.
3. Simatai Great Wall
is located at GubeikouTown in the northeast of MiyunCounty,
4. Shanhaiguan Great Wall
known as the First Pass Under Heaven since ancient times.
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Great Wall Hiking hike along the different sections of the Great Wall gives you a truly "authentic" wall experience.
The Great Wall of China was built mainly to protect the Chinese Empire from the Mongolians and other invaders. It was first built in the Seventh Century BC when China was still divided into many small states. The construction of the Great Wall never ceased during nearly all the Chinese fudal dynasties.
The Great Wall of China extends 4,000 miles (6,400 km) westward from the seaside town of Shanhaiguan to Gansu Province.
The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. It has been estimated that somewhere in the range of two to three million Chinese died as part of the centuries-long project of building the wall.
Nearly everyone has heard of the Great Wall of China. As one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, The Great Wall is not just a wall, but a symbol of the bravery and wisdom of the Chinese people.
How Long is the Great Wall?
As many dynasties in Chinese history built, rebuilt or extended the Great Wall. The latest construction took place in Ming Dynasty and the length built was over 6,000 kilometers. › Great Wall Length
Who, when and Why bulit the Great Wall?
The Great Wall was first built in the 7th century B.C. when China was still divided into many small states. After the unification of China in 221 B.C., t › Read More
What is the best time to visit the Great Wall?
The Great Wall offers a timeless charm to tourists, but scenery varies with seasons. Visit it in different time you will get a quite different scene. In spring, when trees and plants turn green, the wall wonders among the lush vegetation. › Best time to Great Wall
Which World VIPs have visited the Great Wall?
Over the years, dozens of world celebraties have left their foot steps on the Great Wall. › VIPs to Great Wall
Great Wall Facts
First built in the 7th century B.C, rebuilt and maintained between the 6th century BC and the 16th century, the great wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from Mongolian attacks during the rule of successive dynasties. › The Great Wall Facts
Great Wall Culture
The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. Many legends and myths exist regarding the building of this wall.
- Legend of Meng Jiang Nü
In the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C. - 206 B.C.), a young man named Fanqi Liang escaped from the Great Wall construction site and hid in a private garden where he came across the owner’s pretty daughter. - "Metal Soup" Great Wall
On the outskirts of Beijing, there is a famous section of the Great Wall called Huang Hua Cheng (the yellow flower fortress). - Xifeng Kou /Happy Meeting Mouth
There is an underwater section of the wall in Hebei Province called Xifengkou Wall ("happy meeting").
History of Great Wall
It's generally believed that China began to build the Great Wall during the Spring and Autumn Periods when the country was in a great chaos, with rival states fighting for territory and power. To protect their states and people, independent walls were successively built along their states' borders by those states. › Great Wall History
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One Day Great Wall Tour
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Badaling Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Way
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Jinshanling, Simatai Great Wall Section
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