The Great Wall of China is considered one of the world’s medieval wonders along with the Stonehenge, Colosseum, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, Hagia Sophia and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
There are more wonders, which include the Taj Mahal, Cairo Citadel, Ely Cathedral and Cluny Abbey.
I have never been to the Great Wall of China yet. It’s definitely on my list of things to see! It is one of the largest constructions ever done.
The Great Wall was built around 2000 years ago and stretches just over 6,700 km long, which is about 4,163 miles. It stretches across the mountains of the northern part of China, winding north and northwest of Beijing.
The Wall was built in the Spring, Autumn and Warring States Periods as a defensive fortification by the three states, which were Yan, Zhao and Qin. It was first built as independent walls until the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin Shihuang joined the walls together. Only then was the wall called “Great”.
The Great Wall has been often included in Chinese mythology.
Even if you won’t manage to walk along the entire wall, it’s been said that it’s spectacular to even just experience one part of the wall.
It appears to be a fantastic tourist attraction! The part of the Wall that lies north-east of Beijing is still in it’s original state. It is recommended to see that if you can’t decide which area of the Wall you want to see.
It sure has attracted me!
