Facts about the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
Simplified Chinese: 长城/万里长城
Traditional Chinese: 長城/ 萬里長城
Pinyin: Chángchéng/Wànlǐ Chángchéng (literally "Long wall/The long wall of 10,000 L")
First built in the 7th century B.C, rebuilt and maintained between the 6th century BC and the 16th century, the great wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from Mongolian attacks during the rule of successive dynasties.The most famous is the wall built between 220–200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang while little of it remains. Tthe current wall was built during the Ming Dynasty.
Great Wall FAQs
How long is the Great Wall?
The Great Wall stretches over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles)from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia, but stretches to over 6,700 km (4,160 miles) in total.
Who, when and why built the Great Wall?
The Great Wall was first built in the 7th century B.C. when China was still divided into many small states.
Great Wall Protections
In order to save this cultural heritage of the human. Many wise men suggest we should make the Great Wall better understood by the common people, make law to protect it and let the world to share the rich contents of the culture of China in the new century.
The World VIP Who have visited the Great Wall
Only a great nation can build such a magnificent Great Wall. President Nixon of the United States February 24,1972
What is the best time to visit the Great Wall?
The Great Wall offers a timeless charm to tourists, but scenery varies with seasons. Visit it in different time you will get a quite different scene. read more
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