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Brief
introduction of Great Wall
Great wall of China was an ancient gigantic defensive
project. It is one of the largest construction projects
ever completed.
Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders
of the world. It winds its way westward over the vast
territory of China from the bank of the Yalu River
and ends at the foot of snow-covered Qilianshan and
Tianshan mountains. It is seldom that we see such
a gigantic project in China or elsewhere in the world.
The Chinese call it the Wall of 10,000 li. Its size
is better seen on a map or from an aerial photograph.
According to astronauts who looked back from the moon,
of all projects built by man, the Great Wall of China
is the most conspicuous seen in space.
Present Great Wall of China
Today, the Great wall has lost its strategic importance
and has become a world-renowned tourist attraction.
The laboring people of different dynasties demonstrated
their intelligence and wisdom while building this
great project. They left behind a precious heritage
deserving our everlasting care. Badaling section,
Juyong pass and Cloud Terrace were listed as important
historical monuments under special preservation by
the Chinese government in 1961. The Great Wall was
listed by UNESCO in 1987 as one of the world heritages.
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