Travel Guide of Great Wall in China by Influencers and Travelers
The Great Wall of China is the collective name of a series of fortification systems generally built across the historical northern borders of China to protect and consolidate territories of Chinese states and empires against various nomadic groups of the steppe and their polities.
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The Great Wall of China, classified as a Unesco heritage site since 1987, is one of the seven wonders of the world. It remains one of the most impressive constructions on earth. Like a dragon, the Great Wall dominates deserts, valleys and mountains. It stretches for almost 9000 kilometers, from East to West. Built about 2000 years ago, some parts of it are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether, but the Great Wall of China still attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year thanks to its architectural grandeur and the legends surrounding it. At the beginning, it was serving as a fortification for the Yan, Zhao and Qin states but it has undergone several extensions over the years. However, there is very little information about its construction. We imagine that regional materials were used. Among the workers were soldiers, prisoners and natives. Today, the Great Wall of China plays a great role in the culture of the country. It has long been part of Chinese mythology and symbolism. The most famous legend is undoubtedly that of Meng Jiangnu who would have made a part of the wall collapse so much her tears of sorrow following the death of her spouse during the construction were powerful. When visiting the Great Wall of China, go through Beijing. There are three sites that stand out more than the others: Badaling, Mutianyu and Simatai. These are the most popular sites because they are the most accessible. Badaling is the best preserved part of the Wall. It is located 70 kilometers from Beijing and follows a winding path through the mountains at an altitude of 1000 meters. The scenery is splendid, and the greenery could not be greener. Also very well preserved, Mutianyu is a site noted for its 22 watchtowers, also called watchtowers. This part was built in granite and is 7 meters high. There are many streams and forests around. The setting is again very natural and the nature is lush. Mutianyu, as Badaling, is located 70 kilometers from Beijing. Simatai is the most difficult to access but less invaded by tourists and especially more authentic. After 3 years of renovation, this part reopened in January 2014 but has kept its original appearance dating from the Ming Dynasty. Simatai is separated by a lake with two different springs: a hot spring and a cold spring. It is located 120 kilometers from Beijing.