How Do You Visit The Great Wall Of China?
Construction on the Great Wall of China began between 770 BC and 476 BC. Around 214 BC, Emperor Qin Shi Huang united China and completed the wall to serve as a defense against the northern Huns. Considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the wall is a cultural relic that demonstrates the beauty, knowledge and diversity of China. Begin a tour of the Wall in Beijing. Start your visit to the Great Wall of China 60 kilometers northwest of Beijing at the Juyong Guan section. Walk through the Cloud Terrace’s semi-hexagonal archway to read the Buddhist inscriptions and carvings on the walls. This area has a unique history, as numerous invaders passed through this section of the wall. Continue 70 kilometers northwest of Beijing to the Badaling sector. An older section of the original wall was replaced during the Ming Dynasty in 1571; this section is considered one of the best preserved parts of the Great Wall of China. Stretching about five kilometers, the wall reaches eight to 10 m
