Great Wall of China
Submitted by GlobeTourGuide on April 8, 2009 – 1:18 pm7 Comments
The Great Wall of China is a Chinese fortification built from the 3rd century BC until the beginning of the 17th century, in order to protect the various dynasties from raids by Hunnic, Mongol, Turkic and other nomadic tribes coming from areas in modern-day Mongolia and Manchuria.
In 1987, “Great Wall” had been listed as one of the world’s heritage site by the UNESCO.
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The Great Wall is considered to be the world’s longest man-made infrastructure, stretching over a formidable 6,352 kilometer, from Shanghai Pass on the Bohai Sea in the east, at the limit between “China proper” and Manchuria (Northeast China), to Lop Nur in the southeastern portion of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Along most of its arc, it roughly delineates the border between North China and Inner Mongolia.
While some portions near tourist centers have been preserved and even reconstructed, in many locations the Wall is in disrepair, serving as a playground for some villages and a source of stones to rebuild houses and roads. Sections of the Wall are also victims of graffiti and vandalism. Parts have been destroyed because the Wall is in the way of construction sites. Intact or repaired portions of the Wall near developed tourist areas are often plagued with hawkers of tourist kitsch.
The Wall was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Mao Zedong had a saying: “You’re not a real man if you haven’t climbed the Great Wall”.
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I’ve visited the great wall of China in several occasions. Most of my visit was with Simatai, a portion of the great wall in Beijing. It’s a must for everyone who appreciates architectural marvels.
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i’m not sure if i can make it walking from the very start to the end..hehe this is a long winding wall..grrrrrr
We visited and walked here for almost like 2 hrs and it’s so tiring. this is a great place to visit. I would like to recommend this tourist spot of china to all the readers like me.hehe
I visited china last week but i was not able to make it in great wall. my dad did not allow me! crying
I am now in China. I hope I will visit this wonderful places.
I have visited Great wall several times. To me it’s one of the best place in the world to travel. I like to visit this great architectural monument again and again.