The Great Wall of China – a wonder in the ancient world, and today.
Watch Tower on the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China has its origins in the Spring and Autumn Periods, during the 3rd century BC. As the kingdoms of Zhao, Qin and Yan fought, each built defensive fortifications to keep the others’ armies at bay. The walls belonging to different states reached a length of 4,971 km (3,107 miles).
The wall was expanded and upgraded for centuries, reaching a total length of 7,360 kilometers (4,600 miles), stretching east to west across most of north China.
This site if your one-stop location for information on the Great Wall of China. What’s here?
- History of the Great Wall of China
- Interesting facts about the Great Wall
- Great Wall of China Trivia
- Photos of the China’s Great Wall
- Information about Great Wall Tours.
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