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Facts About the Great Wall of China

English Translation: Great Wall/Great Wall of 10,000 Li

Chinese Name: 万里长城/长城

Chinese Pinyin: Wàn Lǐ Cháng Chéng/Cháng Chéng

Length: 8,851.8 km (5,500 miles)

Builder: Chinese ancient laboring people

Construction Period: About 2,000 years from the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC) to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

The Great Wall of China was built mainly to protect the Chinese Empire from the Mongolians and other invaders. It was first built in the Seventh Century BC when China was still divided into many small states. The construction of the Great Wall never ceased during nearly all the Chinese fudal dynasties.

The Great Wall of China extends 4,000 miles (6,400 km) westward from the seaside town of Shanhaiguan to Gansu Province.

The majestic Great Wall was built with wisdom, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. It has been estimated that somewhere in the range of two to three million Chinese died as part of the centuries-long project of building the wall.

Nearly everyone has heard of the Great Wall of China. As one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, The Great Wall is not just a wall, but a symbol of the bravery and wisdom of the Chinese people

Great Wall Tops

Great wall tops page is a window to show the top Great Wall of China.