Great Detail
The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China, one of the most awe-inspiring man-made projects in the world, lies across the northern part of China like a great sleeping dragon, winding its way through China's vast northern territory. With a history of over 2,500 years, the Great Wall attracts visitors from all over the world. In 1987, the Great Wall was listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Great Wall of China was selected as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a global poll announced on July 7, 2007. It is often said "If you haven't climbed the Great Wall, you haven't seen China." Most people in the world have seen photos of The Great Wall, but photos are but poor imitations of the beauty and grandeur that is China's Great Wall. No China tour is complete without seeing the Great Wall. Visiting it is the experience of lifetime.
The legend of Meng Jiangnu bringing down a section of the Great Wall with her tears
Many legends have survived about the construction of the Great Wall. Among them, the most popular is the story about Lady Meng Jiangnu.
On the night of their wedding, Meng Jiangnu's husband was conscribed to work on the Great Wall by the Qin soldiers. Before he went away, Lady Meng broke her white jade hairpin in two and gave her husband one half as a token of love. One day, lady Meng dreamed that her husband was constantly yelling "Cold, cold". She recalled that her husband was wearing very thin clothes. She made some padded clothes for her husband and left home to look for her husband. She didn't realize that her husband had already died of exhaustion. Upon hearing this, she burst into tears. The Great Wall was moved and more than 20 Kilometers collapsed, revealing the body of her husband and many others. On seeing this, she committed suicide by jumping into the sea. A temple can be found at Shanhai Pass near the sea in memory of this loyal lady.
A statue of Meng Jiangnu at Shanhai Pass
The statue of Meng Jiangnu is eternally looking for her husband
Sections of the Great Wall
The Great Wall Near Beijing
Factors, such as season, accessibility, safety, health condition, should be taken into account when visiting the Great Wall. The view as you climb to the top is stunning. Badaling and Juyong Pass is the most visited and most easily accessible part of the Wall. The section between Jinshanling and Simatai requires more physical stamina to climb. The scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall is extremely beautiful in autumn when the trees covering the mountainsides have turned golden.
Badaling Great Wall
The best-preserved and most imposing section of the Great Wall is at Badaling, which is located 72 kilometers (45 miles) away at the northwest of Beijing. In Chinese, 'Bada' means 'giving access to every direction'. The name itself suggests its strategic importance. This section is made of large blue bricks. The wall has an average height of 7 meters (24 feet) and a width of 6 meters (19 feet) at the bottom, and 5 meters (16 feet) at the top. It is wide enough to allow ten soldiers to march side by side along the wall. The highest point here is more than 731 meters (2,400 feet) above sea level.
Badaling, the most visited site of The Great Wall nearby Beijing
The Badaling Section is one of the most picturesque locations on The Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall
Suggested Beijing tours including Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall is located 70kilometers (43 miles) from the center of Beijing. It is much steeper than Badaling Great Wall, and a more challenging climb. This section, older than Badaling, is considered by Chinese and foreign tourists as the best part of the Great Wall. There are fewer people here because the location is less accessible than Badaling. Surrounded by woodland and streams, this section takes on a different look in each season. Blossoming flowers in spring, flowing streams in summer, red leaves in autumn and white snow in winter make this one of the Great Walls most photographic spots.
A guard tower stands quiet sentry over the surrounding hills
The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall
Simatai Great Wall
The Simatai Great Wall is located 120 kilometers (74 miles) from Beijing. It is often described with the following three words: perilous, diverse, and peculiar. This section has not been restored as much as Badaling and much of the section is in a state of ruin with exposed bricks and the ruins of watch towers. A famous specialist of Great Wall history has stated: "The Great Wall is the best of the Chinese buildings, and Simatai Section is the best of the Great Wall." This section has been named as one of the most "excellent cultural relics of the world" by UNESCO.
Steep climbing at the Simatai Section of The Great Wall
The Simatai Section of The Great Wall has not been restored
Jinshanling Great Wall
Suggested Beijing tours including hiking route of Jinshanling-Simatai Great Wall
The Jinshanling Great Wall is located 140 kilometers (87 miles) northeast of Beijing. It features complicated and well preserved fortification systems. The walls are more solid, the watchtowers are taller and it retains its original Ming Dynasty appearance. Here you can see the Wall relatively undisturbed and in its original condition. The wall follows the contours of the mountains, and stretches off into the distance. The wall has not been restored, so it has a special beauty. It is the section that foreign visitors like the most.
The Jinshanling Section of The Great Wall follows the mountain's contours
The Jinshanling Section is unrestored and a challenge to visitors
Shanhai Pass
The Shanhaiguan Great Wall, locates at Qinhuangdao which is in Hebei Province, is the east starting point of the Great Wall. It was first built in 1381 in Ming dynasty. It has the reputation of "the first pass in the world". The walls are 14 meters tall and 7 meters thick. It has very complete defense system. Standing on the Great Wall can command a panoramic view of the grand ocean and the winding Great Wall. This section is known as the Old Dragon's Head because it is the easternmost end of the Great Wall.
The Old Dragon's Head in Hebei Province
The First Gate Under Heave in the Shanhai Pass
You can visit http://www.chinaodysseytours.com to get more information about the Great Wall.
About the Author
China Odyssey Tours - A China-based company provides tour packages for family, couple, individual & group. Help you plan & organize your tour to China according to your preferences.
 Showpiece Entertainment Center  |
 American Drew Antigua 54 Inch 6 Piece Entertainment Center |
American Drew Antigua 54 Inch 6 Piece Entertainment Center |
 American Drew Camden White 64 Inch 6 Piece Entertainment Center |
 American Drew Camden White 51 Inch Entertainment Center |
American Drew Camden White 51 Inch Entertainment Center |
 Parisian Media Cabinet |
 Sunrise Bloomington LT-20027CH 3pc. TV Console with Lift |
 American Drew Tribeca 51 Inches Entertainment Center |
|
American Drew Tribeca 51 Inches Entertainment Center |
Maino Explains How He Knocked Lil Cease Out. Classic!!
.
.
Find cool shopping deals for Great Detail, today.
 |
 Dark Shadows Quentin BobbleHead Collectible Figure Hand Crafted Great Detail NIB $29.00 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 |
 1 Great Britain Nice Cover Lot See description for details $1.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 26m |
 1851 1 Gold Type 1 Liberty Head Uncirculated Details Great Luster US Gold $224.50 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 58m |
 Sterling Silver FLEUR DE LIS 3D PENDANT GREAT DETAIL SOLID FLEUR DE LIS ON BAIL $35.99 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 9m Buy It Now for only: $35.99 |
 Vintage Indian Ox Bone Elephant Palm Tree sculpture great detail $24.50 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 36m |
 dollhouse miniature BIRDS set of 12 1 birds all different great detail $9.99 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 48m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 1928 25 Gold Indian Head Rare Uncirculated Details Great Luster US Gold $261.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 30m |
 NICE GREAT DETAILED OFFICIAL SLAYER MERCHANDISE+GREAT BACK MOTIF+ metallica lk $12.63 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 44m |
 2011 Nissan 370Z Brochure CP Roadster 34 Pages NISMO Great Detail Too LooK $8.72 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 47m Buy It Now for only: $8.72 |
 1937 WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR ALMOST UNCIRCULATED GREAT DETAIL $17.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 36m |
 Sterling Silver 2D SKULL DOG TAG CHARM PENDANT GREAT DETAIL RARE HARD TO FIND $24.99 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 21m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 ANTIQUE FAUX SCRIMSHAW WHALE TOOTH 6 1 4 GREAT DETAIL RIVER PLANTATION SCENE $56.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 43m |
 Womens 14 eye Brown Orange Blazer Jacket Linen Blend Great Detail PRISTINE $19.99 Time Remaining: 33m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Sterling Silver OCEAN MERMAID PENDANT GREAT DETAIL $20.99 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 30m Buy It Now for only: $20.99 |
 14 1 2 HENNING CARVING RARE HUGE NORWEGIAN TROLL COLORFUL GREAT DETAIL $157.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 1m |
 Large Eternal Spiral Goddess Pewter Pendants or Charms 4 Pcs Great Detail $3.00 Time Remaining: 22d 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 1888 S Morgan Dollar Rare Scarce Coin Great Detail on this coin NO RESERVE $62.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 31m |
 1900 O 1 PCGS AU58 Nice White Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike Detail $39.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 34m |
 Sterling Silver UNIQUE OCEAN MERMAID DISC CHARM GREAT DETAIL LQQK $24.99 Time Remaining: 21d 5h 34m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 BEAUTIFUL DETAIL 1935 GREAT BRITAIN SILVER CROWN UK ENGLAND no reserve $20.17 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 24m |
 Dollhouse Miniature SQUIRL 11 tall great detail $2.99 Time Remaining: 18d 40m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 1831 50 ICG AU58 Early Half Dollar Great Reverse Strike Detail $78.52 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 45m |
 1881 S Morgan Dollar NGC MS65 Very Nice Frosty White with Great Detail NR $117.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 31m |
 Vtg Sterling Bear Charms Great Detail EVERYTHING MOVES $19.99 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 37m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 1925 Peace silver dollar great detail but scratched $15.25 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 42m |
 dollhouse miniature FROG great detail $1.99 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 19m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 1890 CC MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR VAM 4 TAIL BAR F VF CONDITION GREAT DETAILS $43.01 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 1m |
 Carved Wooden Folk Art Kids Dancing or a Game Great Fine Detail $16.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 42m |
 IMPRESSIVE 1864 COPPER NICKEL INDIAN CENT GREAT DETAIL EYE APPEAL $22.95 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $22.95 |
 Asian antique detailed puppet RARE grandfather great condition $30.99 Time Remaining: 46m Buy It Now for only: $44.95 |
 Antique LARGE ENAMEL METAL BUTTON Victorian Button Great Detail No Damage $22.50 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 29m Buy It Now for only: $22.50 |
 LARGE ANTIQUE RECLINING NUDE VICTORIAN GUTTA PERCHA PAPERWEIGHT W GREAT DETAIL $26.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 35m |
 1896 1 PCGS AU58 Great Eye Appeal Nice Strike Detail Very Little Wear $20.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 26m |
 dollhouse miniature BEAR GRIZZLY BEAR very realistic great detail 3 tall $5.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 20m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 FSM Built Weathered Mc Henrys Farm Equiptment Diorama Great Detail $169.50 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 31m |
 Sterling Silver FLEUR DE LIS DOG TAG PENDANT HARD TO FIND PENDANT GREAT DETAIL $30.99 Time Remaining: 28d 4h 5m Buy It Now for only: $30.99 |
 1867 WITH RAYS SHIELD NICKEL NGC CERTIFIED AU 55 SHARP DETAIL LOOKS GREAT RARE $186.48 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 11m |
 5 Half Eagle 1915 S Indian Head AU 55 NGC Great detailed clean coin $675.00 Time Remaining: 1d 20m Buy It Now for only: $835.00 |
 1857 Seated Liberty Dime Great Detail $31.00 Time Remaining: 8d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $31.00 |
 1806 Draped Bust Large Cent Better Date Great Details Colonial US Penny Coin $78.47 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 25m |
 1 32 NEW RAY AMISH FARMER SET Excellent Detail LOOK GREAT FARMTRACTOR PLAY $15.98 Time Remaining: 19d 4h 9m Buy It Now for only: $15.98 |
 Asian antique detailed puppet great condition $35.99 Time Remaining: 52m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 VTG Prophet Ibrahim Abraham Oil Painting Antique Looking Great Details 72 x 60 $0.99 Time Remaining: 2h 55m |
 1924 S BUFFALO NICKEL GREAT DETAIL Very Good+ Coin FREE SHIPPING $31.99 Time Remaining: 16d 23h 49m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 1907 TEDDY ROOSEVELT GREAT WHITE FLEET MEDAL GREAT PATINA SETS OFF THE DETAILS $50.00 Time Remaining: 8h 46m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 Vintage Brass DRAGON Wall ART 15 GREAT Detail YEAR OF THE gold decor Japan MINT $59.98 Time Remaining: 28d 12h 1m Buy It Now for only: $59.98 |
 Very Cool Monkey Ape Coconut Head Holding Baby Both with Straw Hat Great Detail $3.00 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 1788 Massachusetts Colonial Cent Sharp Details Great Planchette Super Nice $96.51 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 55m |
 Mexican Crazy Lace Lapidary cabochon slab 34 oz vivid red great detail $7.99 Time Remaining: 16d 6h 42m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 GREAT BRITAIN 19TH C HALF FARTHING 1844 YOUNG VICTORIA NICE DETAIL SHIP 60 $2.59 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 1m |
 Antique 1920s Hubley BOXER TERRIER Cast Iron DoorstopGREAT CAST DETAILLOOK $389.47 Time Remaining: 29d 11h 1m Buy It Now for only: $389.47 |
 Aesthetic Movement Pewter Swans Open Salts Great Detail c1900 $13.47 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 15h 44m |
 Vintage Goldette Style Slide Bracelet Detailed Great Condition $6.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 34m |
 Vintage Polar Bear Figurine Porcelain Unmarked Great Detail $18.00 Time Remaining: 13d 10h 51m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 Chinese Export Silver Set Four Place Card Spiders Fine Wire GREAT Detail $99.00 Time Remaining: 3h 3m |
 Shamrock Wood Box Jewelry Great Detail Petite $14.00 Time Remaining: 22d 7h 54m Buy It Now for only: $14.00 |
 1958 TIN LITHO FRICTION MOTOR FORD FIRE CHIEF SQUAD CAR TOY GREAT DETAILS JAPAN $202.60 (43 Bids) Time Remaining: 23h 52m |
 1875 CC CARSON CITY SEATED LIBERTY DIME HIGH DETAIL GREAT TYPE COIN $7.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 58m |
 GREAT PRICE EXQUISITE DETAIL WHITE TARA 6 HAND PAINTED TIBETAN BUDDHIST STATUE $34.95 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 38m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 Antique Old Master Monk Painting Great Detail Signed $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 5h 3m |
 Buffalo David Bitton Hobo NWT Handbag MSRP 150 Great Zipper Stud Detail Black $62.96 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 28m Buy It Now for only: $62.96 |
 Homco Chipmunk 8882 very cute with great detail no chips or cracks $1.99 Time Remaining: 1h 3m |
 1841 0 silver seated liberty dime estate coin great detail $9.95 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 57m |
 Snake Bat Sword Pendant Great Detail $4.95 Time Remaining: 19d 19h 13m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 1786 New Jersey Colonial Sharp Details Great Planchette Super Nice $75.00 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 8m |
 1964 P Rooevelt dime great detail MAY109 $5.11 Time Remaining: 21d 15m Buy It Now for only: $5.11 |
 15 HENNING CARVING RARE HUGE NORWEGIAN FISHERMAN COLORFUL GREAT DETAIL $13.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 2h 53m |
 Turitella Fossil Agate Lots of Shells End Cut Great Detail $5.21 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 20m |
 1882 Florida Map FL Transit Peninsula Rail Road Great Detail Historic 13x18 $12.85 Time Remaining: 16d 9h 2m Buy It Now for only: $12.85 |
 1911 Great Britain One Shilling Silver Nice Details $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4h 33m |
 President of the USA set Great Detail Complete just as you see 1 18 Figure $22.00 Time Remaining: 16d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 Kato F 7A Great Northern GN Custom Painted Detailed $49.98 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 31m |
 DETAILED Filigree PERIDOT Sterling Silver Ring Size 45 Great PINKY Ring $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 29m |
 Gold Pyrite 12mm Carved Rose Flower 10 Beads Great Detail $11.99 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 1m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 Italy 2 Lire 1915R Extra Fine Chariot Great Detail 2684 Ounce Silver $10.55 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 43m |
 Ty Wild Wild Best ROCKY WOLF new with tags LARGE eyes great detail GREAT plush $9.95 Time Remaining: 19d 21h 32m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 American Eagle jean bermuda shorts dark wash size 4 great details NICE $8.96 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 5h 12m |
 1858 Large Letters Flying Eagle Cent Great Detail But Badly Nicked HP31 $3.80 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 7h 21m |
 3 D Poodle Plaque by Spoontiques NIB Great Detail $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 ORELLANA HAND TAILORED MENS SHIRT ROCKABILLY PIMP SIZE XL GREAT DETAIL PRISTINE $19.99 Time Remaining: 44m |
 Sterling Silver 3D OCEAN MERMAID ON A FISH HOOK CHARM GREAT DETAIL UNIQUE CUTE $16.99 Time Remaining: 25d 9m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 LG LOG CABIN DOLLHOUSE GREAT DETAIL W WOOD SHAKE SHINGLES STONE FP ESTATE FOUND $99.95 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 36m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 |
 LIBRARY of CONGRESS Danbury Mint MINT in BOX great detail Great Buildings $159.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 42m |
 Bass Golf Headcover NEW Great Detail $25.00 Time Remaining: 24d 23h 11m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Italy Lira 1913R Choice AU Unc Chariot Great Detail 1342 Ounce Silver $6.38 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 42m |
 VINTAGE STERLING SILVER RING WITH GREAT DETAIL SIZE 7 1 2 $12.99 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 31m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 2 Great Britain 3 Nice Covers Lot See description for details $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 22m |
 SUPERB VINTAGE PORCELAIN BORZOI FIGURINE FINELY DETAILED GREAT PIECE $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 31m |
 NEW Taiyaki Japanese Fish Shaped great detail Hot Cake Maker pan free shipping $47.97 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 3m Buy It Now for only: $47.97 |
 POPS STUFF B 6 PEACE SILVER DOLLAR 1924 GORGEOUS UNC COIN GREAT DETAILS $29.01 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 8h 17m |
 BLUE DRAGON GREAT DETAIL Temporary Tattoo $1.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 TITANIC 40 BIG Wood Model Hand Made Great Condition Lots of Detail $112.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 5h 30m |
 1859 Canada One Cent Great Details $3.25 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 31m |
 dollhouse miniature TIGER CUB BEAUTIFULL BLUE EYES GREAT DETAIL $6.99 Time Remaining: 5d 25m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Vintage BROOCH Pin MICRO MOSAIC Guitar DETAIL Flower Colorful GREAT WOW $4.75 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 6h 57m |
 ADORABLE BARBIE SILKSTONE BLOOMINGDALES FASHION OUTFIT GREAT QUALITY DETAIL $14.95 Time Remaining: 9d 5h 26m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 2 RAIL BRASS DRGW GP 7 RIO GRANDE 5103 GREAT DETAILS $159.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 57m |
 1873 GREAT BRITAIN FLORIN SILVER VICTORIA NICE DETAILS $5.77 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 3m |
 Set of 6 Czech White Glass Buttons with Pears Great Detail $6.99 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
