Great Wall of China

Like the dragon symbol of China, the great wall of china slithers through grasslands, deserts, over plateaus, and mountains. Famous parts of the wall display an incredible variety of scenery which tourists enjoy through the full length of the journey. The wall climbs and descends through gorges with rivers below and spectacular scenery. Panoramic views of picturesque lakes and dramatic mountain vistas mark all aspects of a walk along the wall. The Great Wall sets a grand architectural standard and displays undeniable historical meaning.

In 1987, UNESCO, designated The Great Wall of China as a World Heritage. Then in 2001 a Swiss corporation, “New7Wonders Foundation”, started an initiative, choose the New Seven Wonders of the World. The Chinese government and people were proud to have The Wall make the list of seven. The portion of The Great Wall that exists today was mostly constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644.) These parts of the wall begin in Hushan in the east, crossing through Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Nigxia, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai, ending in Jiayuguan Pass to the west.