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Great Wall
of China |
 History
of the wall: Excitement abounds in the
origin, vicissitude and nature of the great wall
of the Qin, Han, and Ming dynasties.
The Great Wall was originally built in the Spring,
Autumn, and Warring States Periods as a defensive fortification
by the three states: Yan, Zhao and Qin. The Great Wall
went through constant extensions and repairs in later
dynasties. In fact, it began as independent walls for
different states when it was first built, and did not
become the "Great" wall until the Qin Dynasty. Emperor
Qin Shihuang succeeded in his effort to have the walls
joined together to fend off the invasions from the
Huns in the north after the unification of China. Since
then, the Great Wall has served as a monument of the
Chinese nation throughout history. A visit to the Great
Wall is like a tour through the history backwards;
it brings tourists great excitement in each step of
the wall. >> more...
 Construction
of the wall: The mystery of the construction
of the wall is amazing.
The construction of the Great Wall, drew heavily on
the local resources for construction materials, was
carried out in line with the local conditions under
the management of contract and responsibility system.
A great army of manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners,
and local people, built the wall. The construction
result demonstrates the manifestation of the wisdom
and tenacity of the Chinese people. >> more...
 Sections
of the wall: Ready to show you an incredible
diversity of scenery and ethnic people along its
way.
The Great Wall as we see today was mostly built during
the Ming Dynasty. It starts from Shanhaiguan Pass in
the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west traversing provinces
of Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Inner
Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi and Gansu. >> more...
 Protection
of the wall: The China Great Wall Academy
has called for greater protection of this important
relic.
Following a forty-five day long survey of 101 sections
of the Wall in different provinces, the China Great
Wall Academy reported on December 12, 2002 that the
forces of nature and destruction at the hand of mankind
are bringing about the gradual reduction of its extent
with the result that less than 30% remains in good
condition. The Academy has called for greater protection
of this important relic. >> more...
 Culture
of the wall: Unfolding a considerable
part of Chinese culture beyond the wall.
The Great Wall has long been incorporated into Chinese
mythology and popular symbolism. The most beautiful
of several legends is about the collapse of a section
of the Great Wall caused by Meng Jiangnu, who cried
bitterly over the death of her husband in the construction
of the Great Wall. This legend has been spread widely
through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas.
It is well-known in China. >> more...
 Travel
of the wall: Elaborate tour plans make
travel comfortable, memorable, enjoyable and informative.
If you prefer to see the wall in a relatively natural
state, visit Simatai, 110km north-east of Beijing.
This part of the Wall is the best choice, for it is
still in its original state without being developed
into a popular tourist attraction due to its distance
and little public transportation options. >> more...
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