Travel Guide - Fascinating facts about Great Wall of China - China #china #greatwall #travel

Discover with us interesting facts about the Great Wall of China. This longest wall in the world is one of the wonders of the world. The official length of the Great Wall of China is 21,196.18 kilometers. But this sophisticated defense system, with a history going back more than 2,300 years, did not only include walls. The construction of watchtowers, troop barracks, garrison stations, signaling capabilities through the means of smoke or fire and the fact that the path of the Great Wall also served as a transportation corridor also contributed to the defensive qualities of the Great Wall. This complex had two main purposes. In addition to defense against raids from the north of China, the Wall was also intended to support trade and protect the Silk Road. The most popular parts of the Great Wall are near Beijing, 1 to 3 hours away by car. If you are going to visit the capital of China, don't miss the opportunity to discover the secrets of this breathtaking structure. Each of the distinct parts offers something interesting in terms of tourism and some of them are interconnected. Just choose what you prefer. Section Mutianyu – fully-restored and the most family-friendly part of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. If you are looking for untouched nature and spectacular views, visit the Jinshanling section. The half-restored part belongs to the most beautiful and photogenic ones. There are 5 passes, 67 watchtowers and 3 beacon towers. For those who like the challenge, you should visit the wild section Jiankou. Due to the number of damaged sections, it is dangerous but also very picturesque. It is built on a steep mountain ridge and offers a popular trip amongst experienced hikers. Lakeside section Huanghuacheng is the only watery Great Wall in Beijing. This section combines beautiful lake scenery with majestic mountains and the ancient Great Wall. Home to one of the largest fortresses of the defensive fortification is the Juyongguan section. It is also home to one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall ever. The solid stronghold, which was the northern direct access to Beijing in the old days, has been fully restored to its original form. A massive fortification with a touch of the sea is offered by the section Shanhaiguan. There is another of the three major passes in the Great Wall. It is supplemented by the easternmost fortress, positioned in a strategic location along the Ming Great Wall. If you are looking for an easily accessible and easy-walking conditions section, you may visit Badaling – the most visited part. The part of the wall was reconstructed and in 1957 it was the first part of the wall opened to tourists. It belongs to the best-equipped sections. ► CLICK the SUBSCRIBE button for more interesting clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcjI1_Z0OMbdSvONoYsGhg/?sub_confirmation=1 #greatwallofchina #greatwall #china #tourandtravel