China, the land known for its rich culture, language and smart technology, is also a house for world renowned heritage jewel- the Great Wall of China. Built by several dynasties of china for the protection of kingdom, the Great Wall of China is the longest wall and one of the oldest walls in the history of humankind. It is 21, 196 Km long covering a major part of china. According to some rumors, it can also be seen from outer space, but are often conflicted upon by groups. No matter what the conflicts, rumors of facts are, if a person visits china, he or she will also pay a visit to the Great Wall of China.
Due to the significance of the Great Wall of China, every political leader who wants to build relations with china or who has ever visited china ever, has paid a special visit to this wall as well. The first foreign guest to visit this wall was President Voroshilov, president of Russia soviet union in the year 1957, after that a whooping number of 400 world leaders experienced the pleasure of being on one of the oldest construction by humankind.
Some of the major leaders who visited the Great Wall of China are US President Nixon, President Reagan, President George Bush, President Barrack Obama (in the order of visit and succession), Elizabeth II, Margaret Thatcher, Vladimir Putin, President Nelson Mandela and emperor Akihito along with several other top leaders from different part of the world. Around 80 world leaders have left wishes in their own handwriting or in calligraphy on their visit to this wall. You can be a part of this amazing heritage, just plan a visit to china.
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