Interesting Facts About China
Great Wall of China
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China is composed of a series of fortification systems that stretch over 13,000 miles. This historic structure was built over a period of 2,100 years, with a number of its walls being built as early as 7th century B.C. by a several Chinese states. The most famous part of the Wall was built by the Ming Dynasty, between 1368 and 1644.
The Great Wall is believed to have been built by one million laborers in total. Interestingly enough, a third of the wall has disappeared over time- showing just how enormous this architectural feat truly was. Today, an estimated 50 million tourists visit the Wall every year, with more than 460 state heads having visited it in the past.
