Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is a symbol of China. Much kind of great wars and historical events had carved in those ancient walls.

The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Nur in the west. The most comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has recently concluded that the entire Great Wall stretches for 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi). This is made up of 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi) sections of actual wall, 359.7 km (223.5 mi) of trenches and 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers.

The Great Wall concept was revived again during the Ming Dynasty, following the Ming army's defeat by the Oirats in the Battle of Tumu in 1449. The Ming had failed to gain a clear upper-hand over the Manchurian and Mongolian tribes after successive battles, and the long-drawn conflict was taking a toll on the empire. The Ming adopted a new strategy to keep the nomadic tribes out by constructing walls along the northern border of China. Acknowledging the Mongol control established in the Ordos Desert, the wall followed the desert's southern edge instead of incorporating the bend of the Huang He.

Much beautiful stories appear from those strong bricks. The stories that give the life to the walls. The story about how the dynasty fell, the love story that can really touch our heart.

That’s why this historical building becomes one of seven wonderfull places in the world.