The Great Wall of
China is more than just a travel destination; over the years, it has
contributed to the development of China’s history, culture, and tourism. It is,
in fact, the symbol of China because the whole world has agreed to the
significance of its architectural and historical appeal. It is often said that traveling
to China without visiting The Great Wall is like an incomplete visit to the
country.
There are many parts
of this 500 years old monument have been rebuilt and also so many more sections
were created, hence, today, it stretches to a length of over 6,700 kilometers from
the east to the west bordering and almost the entire country. There are
different sections to travel the wall and each has its own specialty. However,
climbing the wall from any section or part of the wall will certainly give you
a great experience but the Great Wall tour in Beijing is the most popular as it
has a number of other historical attractions like Temple of Heaven, the
Forbidden City, and Tiananmen. In Beijing, there are mainly four sections – the
Badaling, Mutianyu, Simatai, and Shixiaguan sections; each has great features
and attractions. And these are probably the most visited sections of the Great
Wall embrace the remains from the Ming Dynasty when this Great Wall was under
the construction.
The Great Wall tour in Beijing is mainly famous for its
Badaling section,
which carries a sense of completeness and has unique structures loved for its
great viewing. Most of the pictures of the Great Wall found in books and
magazines have been depicted from this section only. Today, this section has
become a major landmark for tourists visiting the Great Wall. Seeing this
section of the wall means seeing the entire wall as it embraces the mix of all features
the Great Wall has.
The magnificence and
greatness of this Great Wall is something that can’t be expressed in words
unless it is visited. And this is the reason that millions of tourists visit
the Great Wall of China every year. No matter what section of the wall you
visit, each section is the emblem of outstanding architecture and engineering
which tells us a lot about the history of China.
For adventure seekers,
this is the most favorite destination, full of challenges, adventures and
unique experiences. The adventure lovers can participate in ‘The Great Wall
Marathon’ which is a marathon race organized in China every year. There are
many other activities like hiking, paragliding, and biking that are a great way
to touch the limits of thrill and excitement.
This season, it is
certainly going to be your must to see destination in China but before you
travel around China, it is good you go ahead with the services of a reliable
tour operator who can assist you with making all kinds of arrangements. There
are a variety of tour packages accessible to meet your needs and make your
journey the best experience of your life.
