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The Great Wall, extensive bulwark erected in ancient China, is one of the largest building-construction projects ever carried out, running about 13,170 miles (21,196 kilometers) east to west from Shanhaiguan Pass near Bo Hai (Gulf of Bohai) to Jiayuguan Pass (in modern Gansu Province) traversing Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Beijing, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu.

Recommended Itineraries including the Wall: 3 Days Beijing Sightseeing, 4 Days Beijing Group Package

Beijing (598)

The well-preserved sections of the Great Wall in Beijing are China's most famous tourist sites. These sections are mainly the remains from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), an era of tremendous construction. The mainly sections include Badaling, Simatai, Jinshanling, Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Huanghuacheng and Jiankou (Arrow Nock).

Hebei (559)

Stretching out through Liaoning Province, the wall continues its way west to Hebei Province where it is well preserved. This part of the wall includes many famous spots, such as Shanhaiguan Pass, Laolongtou(the Old Dragon's Head) and Jiaoshan.

Gansu (130)

Gansu Province was once a natural defense which prevented the constant invasion of the northern tribes. Fortification constructions began in the region from the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC) and were continued through the Qin, Han and Ming dynasties. The following are galleries showing Great Wall in major cities in Gansu:

Dunhuang Han Great Wall (6)
Hecang Fortress in Dunhuang (4)
Yangguan Pass (9)
Yumenguan Pass (7)
Jiayuguan Pass (27)
Great Wall of Han and Ming Dynasties in Jiayuguan (8)
Great Wall Ruins in Zhangye (27)
Han and Ming Great Wall in Shandan County (29)
Xiakou Ancient Town (13)

Shaanxi (40)

The walls in Shaanxi are mainly distributed in Yulin, Yan'an and Weinan Cities. The total length measures more than 1,056 miles (1,699 kilometers). Most of the walls were built in Wei, Qin, Sui, and Ming Dynasties. They are composed of city walls, terraces, barracks, beacon towers and watch posts.

Shanxi (68)

The Shanxi sections measure more than 2,175 miles, distributed in nine cities and over forty counties in Shanxi Province.

Facts (272)

The Great Wall is a monument to the history of the Chinese people, a symbol of their labor and wisdom, one of the great miracles of the world, and an eternal treasure of mankind.

Great Wall of Spring and Autumn Period & Warring States Period (23)
Great Wall of Qin and Han Dynasties (21)
Great Wall of Wei, Jin, Song and Yuan Dynasties (30)
Great Wall of Ming and Qing Dynasties (34)
Beacon Towers (27)
Post System (16)
Weaponry (64)
Construction (57)

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Questions & Answers on China Great Wall Pictures

Asked by samha from MALDIVES | Jan. 03, 2015 02:54

i am a maldivian and want to know the accomodation price in beiging and places

Answers (1)

Answered by Sally from LEBANON | Jan. 05, 2015 20:19

Samha, it depends on your requirements. If you plan to stay at a five-star hotel, the accommodation fee will be expensive. An economical room costs around CNY200 per night. If you come to Beijing for the first time, you should visit Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace and Hutongs. If you are interested in local snacks, you may go to visit Qianmen Street. You can find some famous restaurants in the lane of Xianyukou (鲜鱼口) Lane.

Asked by Marlyn from USA | Feb. 17, 2014 18:42

One day tour to Great Wall, May 11,2014

How far great wall from beijing International Airport? If take a taxi how much the fare? one day is enough time to see around.

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Answered by Rita from SINGAPORE | Feb. 21, 2014 21:43

There are two famous and popular wall sections in Beijing: Badaling section is around 78km from PEK and Mutianyu section is around 65km away.

By taxi from the airport, it shall cost around CNY200 to Mutianyu and CNY250 or a little more to Badaling. And one day is enough to see any of them!

Asked by khel23 from PHILIPPINES | Jul. 28, 2013 06:10

if you visit the Great Wall, is there any fees that you need to pay in order for you to visit it?

can i take pictures and what are prohibited there?

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Answered by Tashan from ISRAEL | Jul. 29, 2013 22:45

Hi, you need to pay for the entrance ticket fee. If you plan to take the cable car for up and down, you also need to pay for that!

You can surely take pictures on the wall and there seems no prohibition for taking pictures.

Asked by barry from TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | May. 07, 2013 15:01

what is the entire length of the great wall?

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Answered by Kelly from AUSTRALIA | May. 07, 2013 22:09

It is 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles).

Answered by forrest fowler from CALIFORNIA | Mar. 14, 2014 11:59

yes it is 5500 miles long