The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is approximately 21,196.8 kilometers long. There are 7 sections near Beijing. The most famous ones are Mutianyu and Badaling.
The Great Wall was a gigantic defensive project used in ancient times as early as the 7th century B.C. For self-protection, subsequent dynasties continued to strengthen and extend the wall. Over a history of more than 2,000 years, the Great Wall presently extends 21,196.8 km from its origin, at the seaside in Shanhaiguan (the Old Dragon Head), a seaport along the coast of Bohai Bay in the east, all the way to Jiayu Pass in Gansu Province. Some of the Great Wall sections (Badaling, Mutianyu) have been restored and opened to tourists , while some are now still in ruins (Jiankou, Simatai), partially open to the public. There is a saying that He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a real man. Great Wall of China Facts Location : North China Length : 21196.18km Distribution : Extends from Shanhaiguan, east of Qinhuangdao city, to Jiayuguan, west of Gansu Province History : Around 2000 years Main Sections : Mutianyu, Badaling, Jiankou, Huanghuacheng, Simatai, Gubeikou, Juyongguan Great Wall of China Feature The Great Wall was built over different dynasties. There are 7 sections of the Great Wall in Beijing , and most of the sections are well-preserved: Badaling Great Wall, Juyongguan Great Wall, Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Jiankou Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Gubeikou Great Wall, and Simatai Great Wall. Great Wall of China Length Feature Mutianyu 5400 meters Rich vegetation Badaling 3741 meters Steep slopes Jinshanling 10500 meters Dense watchtowers Simatai 5400 meters Restored Jiankou Unknown Wild Great Wall Gubeikou Unknown
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