The Great China Wall: introduction about the Great Wall in China.

The Great Wall of China

Chinese Pinyin: cháng chéng
Location: North of China
Length: 6,400 km
  Great Wall Facts

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.

He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man.- Chairman Mao

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is particularly loved by photographers due to itsr inspiringly beautiful scenery. It is on the top of China's photography destinations. See Top China Photography Destinations

Great Wall Sections

Mutianyu Great Wall

The Great Wall at Mutianyu is characterized by many watchtowers on overlapping mountain ranges. The wall, built with slabs of stone, is crenellated on both sides with bricks.
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Mutianyu Great Wall

Badaling is the site of the best-preserved section of the Great Wall. 370 foreign leaders and very important persons have climbed the Badaling section.
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Great Wall History

Mutianyu Great Wall

It is generally believed that China began to build the Great Wall during the Spring and Autumn Periods (1045-256 BC) when the country was in great chaos, with rival states fighting for territory and power.
Qin Dynasty Wall , Han Dynasty Wall, Ming Dynasty Wall
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Great Wall Culture

Mutianyu Great Wall

The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. Many legends and myths exist regarding the building of this wall.
The Legend of Meng Jiang Nü, "Metal Soup" Great Wall
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