The majestic Great Wall of Wan Li is a rare ancient military defense project in the history of human architecture, and it is the pride and symbol of the Chinese nation. It embodies the blood, sweat and wisdom of our ancestors. It is famous for its long history, huge project and magnificent spirit. Together with the pyramids in Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India and St. Sofia's Church in Istanbul, it is known as a miracle of the world.
The Great Wall was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, lasting more than 2,000 years and with a total length of more than 50 million meters. The Great Wall of Wan Li that we refer to today mostly refers to the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty, starting from Jiayuguan, Gansu, China in the west and reaching Yalu River, Liaoning in the northeast of China in the east, with a total length of 6.35 million meters. It is like a vigorous dragon, crossing mountains, cliffs, grasslands and deserts, and undulating at the top of the mountain, on the other side of the Yellow River and on the coast of the Bohai Sea. People who have been to the Great Wall at all times and all over the world are amazed at its majestic momentum, grand scale and arduous project. The Great Wall is a rare treasure and a cultural relic with extraordinary art. It symbolizes the indestructible will and strength of the Chinese nation, the pride of the Chinese nation and the pride of all mankind.
The Great Wall (English name: The Great Wall) was listed in the World Heritage List (No.:200-00 1) in accordance with the cultural heritage selection criteria C(I)(II)(III)(IV)(VI) in 1987.
Evaluation of World Heritage Committee: Around 220 BC, Qin Shihuang, who unified the whole country, connected some intermittent fortifications built earlier into a complete defense system to resist aggression from the north. In the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368 ~ 1644), construction continued, making the Great Wall the longest military facility in the world. Its cultural and artistic value is equal to its historical and strategic importance.