China Great Wall Photos
The Great Wall, extensive bulwark erected in ancient China, is one of the largest building-construction projects ever carried out, running about 4,500 miles (7,300 km) east to west from Shanhaiguan Pass near Bo Hai (Gulf of Bohai) to Jiayuguan Pass (in modern Gansu Province) traversing Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Beijing, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu. Detailed information about Great Wall Travel Guide
Great Wall in Beijing (206)
The well-preserved sections of the Great Wall in Beijing are China's most famous tourist sites. These sections are mainly the remains from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), an era of tremendous construction. The mainly sections include Badaling, Simatai, Jinshanling, Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Huanghuacheng and Jiankou (Arrow Nock).
Great Wall in Hebei (103)
Stretching out through Liaoning Province, the wall continues its way west to Hebei Province where it is well preserved. This part of the wall includes many famous spots, such as Shanhaiguan Pass, Laolongtou Great Wall (the Old Dragon's Head) and Jiaoshan Great Wall.
Great Wall in Gansu (116)
Gansu Province was once a natural defense which prevented the constant invasion of the northern tribes. Fortification constructions began in the region from the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC) and were continued through the Qin, Han and Ming dynasties. The following are galleries showing Great Wall in major cities in Gansu:
- Dunhuang Han Great Wall (6)
- Hecang Fortress in Dunhuang (4)
- Yangguan Pass of Great Wall (9)
- Yumenguan Pass of Great Wall (4)
- Jiayuguan Pass of Great Wall (16)
- Great Wall of Han and Ming Dynasties in Jiayuguan (8)
- Great Wall Ruins in Zhangye (27)
- Han and Ming Great Wall in Shandan County (29)
- Xiakou Ancient Town (13)
Great Wall in Shaanxi (38)
The walls in Shaanxi are mainly distributed in Yulin, Yan'an and Weinan Cities. The total length measures more than 1,056 miles. Most of the walls were built in Wei, Qin, Sui, and Ming Dynasties. They are composed of city walls, terraces, barracks, beacon towers and watch posts.
Great Wall in Shanxi (69)
The Shanxi sections of the Great Wall measure more than 2,175 miles, distributed in nine cities and over forty counties in Shanxi Province.
Great Wall Facts (132)
The Great Wall is a monument to the history of the Chinese people, a symbol of their labor and wisdom, one of the great miracles of the world, and an eternal treasure of mankind.
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Travelers' Voices on China Great Wall Photos
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Nov. 13,2009 09:22 Reply
Mr.moss(USA) said:
its very long so about how long is it
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Nov. 10,2009 09:44 Reply
Ms.unknown(indiana) said:
ive never been but id like to learn many things about the great wall!
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Nov. 6,2009 17:56 Reply
Mr.who?(usa) said:
I am doing a project on the great wallof china and i have been studying it forabout 2 months now and it would be nice if someone could help me on it.
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Oct. 28,2009 12:01 Reply
Mr.rif(ca) said:
Haay! People its COOL how our things are different
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Oct. 28,2009 12:00 Reply
Mrs.chancla(sm) said:
did u guys enjoy bulding the great wall of china
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Sep. 24,2009 10:35 Reply
Mr.tufail ahmad(pakistan) said:
when i looke 1st i was so happy that i look the place which was my dream thats so beautiful
Oct. 28,2009 02:56
Ms.Ruchi(Bangladesh) replied:
I wish I will go there when I will be able.
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Oct. 25,2009 04:31 Reply
Mr.jim(usa) said:
Dear all,
Is there anybody who can tell me what is the weather like at present on Great wall?
I am going to visit china great wall this weekend!
Oct. 27,2009 05:03
Mr.rita(singapore) replied:
Take you autumn clothes, with a warm coat!
Oct. 27,2009 08:12
Mr.Redjs(KSA) replied:
Yeah Mr Jim,the weahter in great wall is same as in Philippnes,, so its great...
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Oct. 21,2009 00:52 Reply
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Oct. 20,2009 22:27 Reply
Mr.mizanur(bangladesh) said:
its really amazing.i am impressed.
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Aug. 31,2009 04:59 Reply
Mr.sftieh(india) said:
can someone give me some details abouut great wall, quite amazing, i never been there, i want to know it, great china.
Oct. 12,2009 07:51
Mr.mac and cheese(china) replied:
me 2 i love that place