Touring the Great Wall of China – One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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.