Nobody has ever imagined that one day this Great Wall of China which was built for the sake of protecting the country from invaders will become one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world. Today, people come from all over the world to enjoy and appreciate this architectural marvel that is not a single great wall but a series of walls and fortifications with the height of 16-26 feet, three times the height of a man. The greatest evidence of its popularity is its great number of appreciators, you will wonder to know that every year more than 10 million visitors flock to the Great Wall of China, no matter how is the weather over there. However, if you love the massive crowds then visit there in the first week of May and October, when there is a holiday season.
Legend Stories Buried Under the Great Wall of China
Some visitors get attracted towards the Great Wall of China for the stories of love and devotion set during the Qin Dynasty. There is one story about two lovers- Meng Jiangnu and her husband that can make your eyes wet. It is said that Meng Jiangnu made the Great Wall collapsed with her bitter weeping to find her husband’s dead body, how interesting it is! The reason could be anything but there is no wonder that this great architecture has built a great place in the heart of the world.
It still holds the record of being the longest wall of the world, stretches from Dandong in the east to Lop Lake in the west. Visiting this Great Wall would not only make you cherish the natural beauty of China but also give you new experiences of walking along through the longest wall which measure out to be 21000km. Once in a life, you must prepare yourself for Great Wall Tour where you will not only explore the imperial palace of the Forbidden City and the best-preserved section of the Great Wall of China but also get the chance to enjoy Great Wall hiking, paragliding, Mutianyu Cable Car Ride, apart from these, the Great Wall Marathon is very popular for its challenging route. The Tianjin section of the Wall is most famous for the Great Wall Marathon which attracts thousands of participants a year.
When you plan the Great Wall Tour, never miss the Nan Pass section of the Great Wall. It is something beyond the world. You will be amazed at how steep the wall is from there you can have a magnificent view of the surroundings. But the greatest attraction of Nan Pass section is cloud platform – It is a beautiful tower constructed using the white marble, inscribed with the God and Buddhist writings on either side of the doorways.
Apart from the fun and amusement, you will not be able to stop yourself from appreciating the colorful season at the Great Wall. Once you know about how amazing this tour would be, your desire for visiting the Great Wall of China will keep on increasing until it becomes a reality.
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