If we come to China,definitely it is not complete if we not to visit their great monument ancient artifact The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a Gigantic Dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China.
With a history of more than 2000 years, some of
the sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, it is still one of
the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural
grandeur and historical significance.
The Wall we see today was mostly built during
the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). It starts from Hushan in the east to
Jiayuguan Pass in the west traversing Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin,
Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Gansu and Qinghai.
At
present, the Great Wall has already lost its military function, and many
sections have been repaired and opened to the public. Among them, Badaling is
the most famous which receives the most visitors from home and abroad. Mutianyu
is famous for its spectacular scenery, Jinshanling and Simatai are well
known for the wildness and cragginess, and Jiankou is attracted by its
dangerous location. Due to these varieties, it's no wonder that Great Wall is
the most welcomed scenic sight in China.
'Great Wall of China'
'Great Wall of China'
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