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The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus stretching approximately 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles ) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the section of the great wall are now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
The Great Wall was originally built in the Spring, Autumn, and Warring States Periods as a defensive fortification by the three states: Yan, Zhao and Qin. The Great Wall went through constant extensions and repairs in later dynasties. Since then, the Great Wall has served as a monument of the Chinese nation throughout history. A visit to the Great Wall is like a tour through the history backwards; it brings tourists great excitement in each step of the wall.
Badaling Great Wall is the section adjacent to Juyong Pass and Badaling Hill in Beijing regions is typical of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. The height of the wall, varying as the terrain undulates, averages 7.8 metres and rises up to a maximum of 8.4 metres in certain places. The base of the wall is paved with huge granite slabs weighing over 1,000 kilos each. The wall averages 6.4 metres wide at the base and 5.8 metres at the top. Along the outer side of the top, there are battlements 1.7 metres in height while a parapet used as a balustrade is one the inner side. Observation holes are opened upper part of the battlements, with shooting apertures below. The top of the wall is evenly paved with square bricks.
The Great Wall of China was enlisted in the Wodd Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.
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