Great Wall of China
Greatest Tourist Attraction in the World: The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest sights in the world. The longest wall in the world, it is an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains takes in some great scenery.
Greatest Human Feat in History: The Great Wall is the building project with the longest duration and greatest cost in human lives, blood, sweat and tears. It deserves its place among "the New Seven Wonders of the World" and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China.
The Goal of Millions: Perhaps the most powerful advertising words in history come from the mouth of Chairman Mao: "Until you reach the Great Wall, you're no hero." Figuratively this means 'to get over difficulties before reaching a goal'.
If your goal is to reach the Great Wall, we at China Highlights are here to help you get over all the difficulties.
Why should I choose a China Highlights tour of the Great Wall?
Choose a Section: The Great Wall is made up of many sections, stretching across eight provinces of North China. See "Great Wall Sections" to compare the Great Wall at various locations and make your choice of where you would like to visit.
Great Wall History 
The Great Wall of China was built mainly to protect the Chinese Empire from northern invaders. The first sections were built in the Seventh Century B.C. when China was still divided into many small states.
The construction of the Great Wall continued until the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Now, in the P.R.C era, several sections of the wall have been restored as tourist attractions and in other places the wall is quite well preserved.
For more details see "Great Wall History".
Great Wall Culture
Read about the irony of the Great Wall and how it represents both the unification and separation of a nation at "Great Wall Culture"..
Legends and Myths
The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat and tears.
Many legends and myths exist regarding the building of this wall.
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The Legend of Meng Jiang Nü
This is a legend about love and devotion. It tells the story of Meng Jiang Nü and her anguish after her husband died building the wall. It is said that her bitter weeping caused a section of the wall to collapse.
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The "Metal Soup" Great Wall
This story tells of the construction of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. The great general who masterminded this section was beheaded wrongly for his high expenditures, but later redeemed and honored.
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Happy Meeting Mouth (Xifengkou)
A story of love between father and son and their reunion at Xifengkou.
Great Wall Tours
- One-Day Great Wall Tours
- Include transport, entry, tour guide and lunch.
- 4-Day Essence of Beijing Tour A
- See the top sights of Beijing, including the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
- 6-Day Great Wall Hiking Around Beijing Tour
- Includes Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Simatai and Huangya Pass.
- 11-Day China Dream Tour special offer– Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Shanghai
- Pay 3 Star, get 5 Star (Worth $590 USD per person!) Vist the top China tour including the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
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1The Great Wall at Mutianyu
- the longest fully-restored section open to tourists.
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2The Great Wall at Badaling
- the best preserved section of the Great Wall.
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3The Great Wall at Simatai
- steep with many watchtowers and breathtaking views.
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4Shanhai Pass
- known as the First Pass Under Heaven since ancient times.
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- Chinese Pinyin: Cháng Chéng
- Location: North China
- Length: 6,260 km (3,890 miles)
- Great Wall Facts »
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Our Customers' Great Wall Feedback
Thank you for being so accommodating to my inquiry. Hope we could have the chance of meeting you in person. I think the GREATWALL OF CHINA is the most memorable part of my trip, and Cathy & Katy provided us with many helpful information about Beijing so it would make us familiarize with the place.
I would say the Great Wall was my wow factor,I could not believe I was standing there,walking on a piece of history.I have recommended chinahighlights to a few friends already.My one thought for all travellers is to have an open mind...
My most memorable attraction was Simatai Great Wall . The scenery from up the 12th watch tower was simply breath-taking, cannot imagine any other lovelier scenery than this. Very well -worth the tiring hike up ! Will indeed recommend this site as a must-see and must-do in Beijing...
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