Great Wall of China
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Unit 5
Passport to Adventure
Great Wall of China
"He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. " ~ President Mao
What Attracts Tourists to the Great Wall of China?
The 2 000-year-old Great Wall of China is rich in history. It is definitely mankind's most extensive construction endeavour. As it zig-zags up and down steep ridges, punctuated with imposing watchtowers, a travel icon of China has emerged as the Great Wall. It has become a symbol of national identity with images of the wall appearing on postage stamps and wine barrels, banknotes, and even travel visas.
Not only the view of The Wall but the scenery from the vantage point of standing atop The Wall is spectacular. The lure of the courageous history required to build this gigantic monument places it as a Wonder of the World and on millions of tourism bucket lists. It is a must see!