The Great Wall of China is an ancient military defense project in China, a World Cultural Heritage site, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Historical Evolution
The construction history of the Great Wall can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, various states competed for hegemony and defended themselves, building their own walls. After Qin Shi Huang unified the six states, he connected and repaired the walls of various states, earning it the name “Great Wall of Ten Thousand Li.”
Architectural Scale
The Great Wall extends from the Yalu River in the east to Jiayu Pass in the west, with a total length of approximately 21,000 kilometers. It is composed of city walls, watchtowers, passes, and beacon towers.
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Famous Sections
- Badaling Great Wall – A famous Great Wall attraction in Beijing with the most visitors
- Mutianyu Great Wall – Beautiful scenery with relatively fewer visitors
- Jinshanling Great Wall – Well-preserved, a paradise for photography enthusiasts
- Jiayu Pass Great Wall – The western starting point of the Ming Great Wall
The Great Wall is a symbol of the Chinese nation. Climb the Great Wall and feel the weight of history!
