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. Some of the famous stories are as follows:
The Legend of Meng Jiang Nü
This is a legend about love and devotion. It tells the story of Mengjiangnu 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. read more
"Metal Soup" Great Wall
It tells of the construction of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, which was solidly built. The great general who masterminded this section was beheaded wrongly for his high expenditures but later redeemed and honored. read more
Xifeng Kou /Happy Meeting Mouth
A story of love between father and son and their reunion at Xifengkou. read more
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