The Great Wall

A world cultural heritage site and a great defensive project in ancient China.

Introduction to the Great Wall

The Great Wall, also known as the Ten - Thousand - Li Great Wall, is a great defensive project in ancient China. It is a tall, solid, and continuous wall used to separate enemy cavalry.

History of the Great Wall

The history of the construction of the Great Wall can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The famous allusion "Playing Pranks on the Feudal Lords with Beacon Fires" that took place in the capital Haojing (now Xi'an, Shaanxi) originated from this. After the Qin Dynasty unified the six states, Emperor Qin Shi Huang connected and repaired the Great Wall of the Warring States period, and then the name "Ten - Thousand - Li Great Wall" came into being.

Scenic Views of the Great Wall