Great Wall of China - Embrace the Chinese Dragon by China Odyssey Tours

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Great Wall of China - Embrace the Chinese Dragon
by China Odyssey Tours

The Great Wall of China was originally created in 221 BC by joining several local walls which were built by ducal states to defend their own territories. Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. The current measurement of this defensive wall, which stretches across northern China from east to west, is 7300 kilometers (4300 miles). Beijing without a doubt is the best place to experience the Great Wall.

In Beijing you can visit many different sections of the wall which is one of the largest allures for visiting Beijing. Different sections of the Great Wall present different features and different scenery. Badaling and Juyong Pass is the most visited and most easily accessible part of the Wall.However, compared with the Badaling-Juyong Tour, other Great Wall Tours cost a little bit more because of the distance and accessibility. The scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall is extremely beautiful in autumn while the section between Jinshanling and Simatai requires more physical stamina to climb. The Water Great Wall Huanghuacheng as well as the miniature of the Great Wall Huangyaguan is becoming popular with hikers. (

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Posted on: April 21,2008

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