Great Wall of China - The greatest man-made structure across the world
Last Update: 8th October 2020
What is the Great Wall of China?
Originally built in the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 771 BC), Great Wall of China is the oldest defense project with the longest construction time and the largest amount of engineering in China and even in the world.
Although from the Qin Dynasty through the Qing Dynasty, the Great Wall of China had been repaired or built, the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 -1644) is the best preserved one among those in other dynasties.
Although from the Qin Dynasty through the Qing Dynasty, the Great Wall of China had been repaired or built, the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 -1644) is the best preserved one among those in other dynasties.
Great Wall of China Fast Facts
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What to expect at the Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall resources winds through 15 provinces and autonomous regions, such as Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Henan, Qinghai, Ningxia and Xinjiang. It winds for 1838 kilometers in Shanxi Province. From the Qin Dynasty (BC 221 - BC 207) through the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), the Great Wall had been repaired for tens of times.
In December 1987, the Great Wall was declared as the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO. The Great Wall is not just a separate city wall, but a complete defense engineering system composed of various fortifications such as the city wall, watchtower, fortresses, beacon towers and so on. Nowadays, visitors can explore the following sections of the Great Wall in Beijing Area: Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Huanghuacheng, Gubeikou, Simatai, Jiankou, Shuiguan, and Julong Pass. When you climb up the Great Wall, you will be shocked at the intelligence and wisdom of the Chinese people in the ancient times. You can explore the great project alongside the natural beauty around the Great Wall. |
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Best time to visit the Great Wall of China
The best time to visit the Great Wall of China is in the morning as it will take you several hours to climb it in different section. The Great Wall of China presents different stunning appearances in four seasons. Therefore, you can explore it around the year.
How to get to the Great Wall of China
As the Great Wall of China winds through tens of provinces around China, there could be no direct bus to the Great Wall in some places. Please search for the transportation information prior to your visit to the Great Wall.
Additional Great Wall of China Travel Advice
- As there are tens of section located in tens of provinces, the opening hours are also different from one another. Please check out the opening hours for the one you are planning to visit online before your visit.
- The entrance pricing for different sections of the Great Wall of China is also varied. For more information, please visit the relative pages on our website.
- Please climb the right section of Great Wall of China based on your conditions as some sections are very steep that it is rather hard to climb. Otherwise, you could take the chairlift uphill and take the toboggan downhill.
- If you are planning to visit the Great Wall of China in winter, please take good care of yourself as the road on the wall is always frozen.
- If you are planning to visit the Great Wall of China in summer, it is recommended that you explore it in the morning as generally speaking, it always takes 4 - 5 hours to explore.
- The goods on the wall is much more expensive than that at the foot of the mountain. If you wouldn’t like to carry too much things, it is suggested that you buy food and drink on the wall.
Interested in visiting the Great Wall of China on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Great Wall of China, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.