Categories: Society & Culture

History of the Great Wall of China

If you come to China or also called the bamboo curtain country, not complete it if you do not visit the wall of china, which is the wall that stretches along 7,000 kilometers in the hills of China. The walls of the historical value of human life in the era of the Chinese empire and make it as the seven wonders of the world.
Behind the art is so beautiful, the walls of China has tremendous historical value, and this wall is one of the seven wonders of the world to. At the time of the kingdom of China, this wall is used as a bastion of ancient military who spent time or very long development period with the largest size in the world. Wall of China looks magnificent cross from the west to the east of China with a length of 7,000 kilometers !.
Development History along the Lake Wall of China Great Wall can be searched until the 9th century BC. At that time the Chinese government in the middle of the fort and lighthouse connect into one long wall. The connection is a point guard troops on the border for the purpose of easier knowing their specific ethnic attacks that come from the northern part of China.
During the Chunqiu leader, the kingdom is very often at war. And state or royal prince’s part led solely for the sake of security, and then successively build the Great Wall as a bastion on the hill and a mountain located in the border area.
In 221 BC, Emperor Qinshihuang issue orders, walls have been built by various state spliced into one big wall, and serves as a stronghold to defend ethnic nomadic cavalry raid in Mongolia grasslands located in Northern China.


At that time Tekbom China has reached 5,000 kilometers long over, and during the Qin dynasty pemerintaha, China back wall extended to reach 10,000 kilometers more. In the annals of the construction of the wall of china, has spent more than 2000 years by changing businessmen at various ages that never stops in building the wall until it reaches a total length of 50,000 kilometers. This is a measure long enough to circle the earth once more.

Wall of China that we see are built around the Ming Dynasty that ruled between 1368 to 1644. While the western end of the stems in Jiau fortress located in Gansu Province, Western China, while the east end is located on the edge of the Yalu River, located in the province of Liaoning, China East. Commencing from west to east, the wall of china has gone through nine provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions along the 7,300 kilometer, and equal to 14 thousand li China.
Meanwhile the “Great Wall is called the long wall 10 thousand li in China,” dictated by Li Wuhan, which acts as a tour guide of a travel agency in Beijing. Thus, one day is not enough for us to live long Great Wall of China.
As a fortress, built following the china wall at her peak mountains. Topography is crossed very complicated and vulnerable. To adjust to a variety of topography, the implementation of building a wall china implement magnificent structure and different. Everything indicates the intelligence of the ancestors of the Chinese course.

Great Wall winding through the mountain peaks elongated and almost impossible to be conquered by the enemy in the ancient times. Because of the mountain and the steep slopes become an obstacle to be bypassed.
According to Li as a tour guide in Beijing, in the body of the Great Wall built with large stones mixed with soil and rock fragments, with walls reaching 10 meters in height and 5 meters wide, which may be enough for 4 horses ridden army patrol side by side.
With the fort, the soldiers are very easy to maneuver and transport of food and weapons. On the inside wall has been equipped with doors and stairs to climb down.
China wall built with fortress or tower fire in each section. In each of the fire tower, you can see the natural scenery is so beautiful. Meanwhile, the vagaries of child wall making it a unique shape that we can see.
At the time, the weapons stored inside the fire tower and foodstuffs. The entire tower will be lit fire when the enemy comes, so that the news was immediately communicated to the entire country in a very short time.
In addition to the storage of various purposes, castles and towers contained fire bricked China has also functioned as a place of rest for soldiers in times of peace, as well as fortifications to fend off enemy attacks during the war. If you walk in the wall of China, you can use the fire tower as a release tired after walking so many kilometers up the steps.
-LOFT TOUR

An important part of China wall is positioned between the gap trajectory of the mountain, and the mountain border gate is usually built loft it not only looks magnificent, but reflects the brilliant architectural art in the days of ancient China.
Today some attic of the gate has changed, and serve as a tourist attraction, like the attic gate Shanhaiguan, which is located at the eastern end, and was dubbed the Attic gate number one of China. While Sector Badaling Juyongguan Gate loft located around Beijing. In this place, tourists can enjoy the fresh air with the beautiful mountains while sampling Chinese snacks at the cafe that has been provided.
Apart from that, tourists can rent clothing emperor for photographs with background bend in the stairs of the Great Wall. For once hired these clothes, you incur a fee of 10 yuan, and if dirupiahkan around Rp. 1,100 per 1 yuan.
Not only can rent clothes and take pictures, but you can also buy souvenirs typical of China are sold at the Great Wall of China, with a price range between 5 to 75 yuan, namely, ranging from key chains, miniature painting wall of China, and caps as well as various souvenirs that you can make as a memento.
The function of Chinese wall that was once a stronghold of military defense now is not seen again, and you can enjoy the beauty of the architecture is still attached and make you in awe. The beauty of the wall reflected on the grandeur, power, and greatness and layout on the mountain. How do you perceive the distance eye, it will look as far as the curve of the wall of china is still visible, like a great dragon writhing down the mountain.
Now the wall of china has become a tourist spot of the world, and is the result of hard work that comes with a million historical ancestors of the Chinese people in ancient times. If you look from a short distance, the wall is full of charm of architectural art that diverse. Maybe we all can not imagine, how can you build the wall, while in his time has not been equipped with heavy equipment like today.
Once you step foot climb the stairs and past a few castles and towers of fire, you can get a certificate or hero card, which you can use as proof that you have been able and successfully climbed the walls of China. To get your certificate fee is 15 yuan, and to get a Hero Card, you have to pay 40 Yuan.
Once you step on the entrance gate, you will cross the minds, this is the wonder of the world, and then you will enjoy the splendor and beauty of nature around the Great Wall of China, you can make it as a very exciting experience. China is now the wall has become a symbol of pride of the Chinese nation. In 1987 ago, the Great Wall of China on the list of world heritage by the United Nations.




  • Yanuar Wisnu

    View Comments

    • That is a long narrative of the history of the Great Wall of China. I am happy to be able to read its history and why and how it came to be.

      Certainly, if I ever visit China, I will go there to see this one of the 7 wonders of the world. Can we take pictures while we are there at Great Wall of China?

    • This is the first time i have read about the great wall on china in so much detail. I loved to read the underlying facts. I cant wait for the day i will be able to see it.
      Are normal tourists allowed to explore the entire stretch?

    Recent Posts

    Heart Attack Causes and its Solution

    What is the Main Cause of a Heart Attack? What is its Solution? A heart attack is the blockage of… Read More

    1 year ago

    Understanding the Debt Ceiling: Its Impact, Importance, and Implications

    In the vast economic arena, one term that often takes center stage, inciting extensive debates and discussions, is the "debt… Read More

    2 years ago

    De-Dollarization: The New World Order of Currency and Its Global Impact

    De-Dollarization: The Changing Face of Global Finance The financial landscape is in a state of flux, with an intriguing economic… Read More

    2 years ago

    Unstoppable Bayern Munich: The Story Behind Their 11th Consecutive Bundesliga Title

    The curtains closed on a dramatic Bundesliga season with Bayern Munich standing tall once again, clinching their 11th straight title.… Read More

    2 years ago

    Celine Dion Cancels Concert Tour Due to Deteriorating Stiff-Person Syndrome

    The Unfolding Story of Celine Dion's Health In recent news that has left fans across the globe stunned, iconic singer… Read More

    2 years ago

    Navigating the Crossroads: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the LA Lakers’ Uncertain Future

    As the echoes of the recent NBA season start to fade, the attention of enthusiasts is firmly glued to one… Read More

    2 years ago