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Great Wall in Beijing: An Unparalleled Human Achievement

Throughout the passage of time, several natural and man-made structures are believed to have been so phenomenal that it required special recognition. In the ancient world, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus were considered to be great achievements. In the modern world, the New Wonders of the World include the Mayan City of Chichen Itza in Mexico, the Taj Mahal in India and of course, the unparalleled human achievement of the Great Wall of China.

In addition to the honour of being one of the New Seven World Wonders, the feat of human achievement which stretches over 600 kilometres, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent structure is said to have been constructed over 2000 years ago, composed of stone and brick and is a symbol of China’s national identity.

Construction commenced during the Qin Dynasty for the purpose of preventing an invasion. As transportation of material was perceived to be cumbersome, the builders utilised the natural resources available in order to build the wall. Therefore, when the wall came close to the mountain ranges, rocks and stones from the mountains were used while dirt and earth were used where the wall ran across earthy plains. Subsequent Emperors of dynasties that followed either continued the wall or repaired its remains as best as possible.

In modern times, this structure remains to be one of the most visited locations in the country. Some of the more famous sections include the North Pass known as Badaling and the West Pass and several other areas which are continuously renovated and repaired. However, certain areas such as the wall in the province of Gansu, is in grave danger of eroding due to harsh sandstorms while other parts of the wall have been subjected to graffiti and as well as vandalism.

If you wish to trek across China and following the Great Wall, you will need to seek accommodation in Greater China hotels for this wonder stretches for more than 400 miles. For this purpose, it is best to plan your trek early and book hotels in China well in advance. When doing so, it would be advisable to opt for a reputed chain of hotels, such as Millennium & Copthorne Hotels China, which would provide your visit to the country with the reliability and convenience you need.


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