Beijing, a city rich in history and culture, is home to seven World Heritage sites. These include the Great Wall, the Palace Museum, the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, and the Grand Canal. Each site holds significant historical and cultural value, offering visitors a glimpse into China's past and its enduring legacy.

The Great Wall

In 1987, the Great Wall of China was inscribed on the World Heritage List. Spanning over two millennia and stretching over 10,000 li (approximately 5,000 kilometers), the Great Wall resembles a colossal dragon traversing mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, lying across the northern lands of China.

The Great Wall is a magnificent military defense project continuously built by various Chinese dynasties from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD along the northern border of the country. Stretching from Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province in the east to Jiayuguan in Gansu Province in the west, it spans over 20,000 kilometers in total length. Its main components include walls, horse tracks, watchtowers, barracks, and other military facilities such as forts and passes.

Today, the Great Wall embodies the spirit of guarding peace, openness, and inclusivity of the times, welcoming friends from all over the world to appreciate its magnificent grandeur.

To book tickets:

- Badaling Great Wall: "Throughout the Great Wall" WeChat official account

- Mutianyu Great Wall: "Mutianyu Great Wall" WeChat official account

- Juyong Pass Great Wall: "The Juyong Pass Great Wall" WeChat official account

- The Simatai Great Wall: "Beijing Wtown" WeChat official account

- Xiangshuihu Great Wall: "Xiangshuihu Great Wall" WeChat official account

- Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall: "Lakeside Great Wall" WeChat official account