The Great Wall of China is widely regarded as one of the most important landmarks and a must-see attraction for any trip to China.
This ancient defensive wall has stood in China for thousands of years, winding its way through the rugged mountains, vast desert, lush grassland, and even beautiful coasts.
Its rich history, unbelievable length, and mysterious construction process may draw visitors to plenty of questions about it. We’ve listed the 10 most unexpected fun facts about the Great Wall of China you may want to know. Check them out below!
How Long Did It Take to Build the Great Wall?
Over 2000 years! By several dynasties and kings.
It is thought that the first parts of the Wall were built as far back as 771 B.C.E., during the Spring and Autumn period (8th – 5th centuries BC).
In 221 BC, after Qin Shihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, unified China and established the Qin Dynasty, he ordered the demolition of several sections of the city wall and built new walls to connect the retaining wall along the empire’s northern frontier to defend the empire against northern invaders.
Later dynasties continued the construction by repairing, rebuilding, or expanding parts of the Great Wall, and it was revived again during the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) and built a 5,500-mile stretch to keep the nomadic tribes out of the territory. Actually, the most popular sections around Beijing were built by the Ming Dynasty.
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