The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world, spanning a total collective length of 21,196 kilometers across 15 northern Chinese provinces. It was built over a span of more than 2,000 years to serve primarily as a massive military defense system. The Great Wall of China is not a single continuous wall, but rather a vast network of walls, trenches, watchtowers, and fortresses constructed by successive Chinese dynasties.
The Great Wall of China is found in 15 provinces across North China. Some sections have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
North China
Simatai section of the Great Wall
Originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty. It retains its state after repairs during the Ming Dynasty. Simatai Great Wall is located in Miyun District of Beijing City.
Qinglong Gorge Great Wall
The Ming Dynasty Great Wall is the middle section between Simatai and Miyun Great Wall.
Great Wall Hefangkuo Section
Mutianyu Great Wall
This section of the Great Wall was constructed during the Northern Qi dynasty (550 - 557) and rebuilt during the Ming dynasty. It protects Beijing from northern threats.
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Great Wall of China Xishuigu Section
Juyong Pass section of the Great Wall
This section is nearer to Beijing city than Badaling section and is popular with tourist. Juyong Pass is located in Changping District of Beijing City.
Juyong Pass section of the Great Wall
Ming Dynasty pass built in 1368AD.
Badaling section of the Great Wall
The more famous section of the great wall around Beijing. Badaling Great Wall is located in Yanqing District of Beijing City.
Huanghuacheng Great Wall
Huanghuacheng Great Wall
Great Wall Dajing Gate Zhangjiakou City
This is the starting point of the Great Wall of China, the only section that reaches the sea.
Old Dragon Head Great Wall, Qinhuangdao City
This is the starting point of the Great Wall of China, the only section that reaches the sea.
Old Dragon Head Great Wall, Qinhuangdao City
The "pipes" along the Great Wall channels water to the "home" side.
Old Dragon Head Great Wall, Qinhuangdao City
The Great Wall viewed from the "enemy" side.
Shanhai Pass, Qinhuangdao City
This is one of the more strategic pass along the Great Wall.
Laolongtou and Xifengkou are part of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall in Hebei. Shanhai Pass is part of this Ming Dynasty Great Wall.
Xifengkou Great Wall Anti Japanese War Memorial, Qianxi County
In March 1933, China's 29th Army fought fiercely against the advancing Japanese Kwantung Army at Xifengkou Great Wall.
Xifengkou Great Wall Anti Japanese War Site, Qianxi County
The Chinese troops successfully conducted surprise night attacks with broadswords to inflict heavy casualties and temporarily halt the Japanese force's advance towards North China
Xifengkou Great Wall Erdaobian section South Tower, Qianxi County
Xifengkou Great Wall Erdaobian section South Tower, Qianxi County
Xifengkou Great Wall Erdaobian section North Tower, Qianxi County
Great Wall at Laoniuwan, Qingshui County
Great Wall next to Yellow River.
Great Wall at Laoniuwan, Qingshui County
A reconstructed Great Wall at the at Qingshui County.
Great Wall, Xinzhou Prefecture
Section of Ming Dynasty Great Wall along the cliff. The Great Wall is at Shanxi Xinzhou Prefecture.
Great Wall, Xinzhou Prefecture
Section of Ming Dynasty Great Wall along the cliff running parallel to the Yellow River. The Great Wall is at Shanxi Xinzhou Prefecture.
Wanhe Tower
The tower was used as a watch tower and a beacon.
Northeast China
Dandong Hushan Great Wall
This is the eastern most section of the Great Wall in China.
Dandong Hushan Great Wall
Dandong Hushan Great Wall
Jiumenkuo Great Wall, Huludao City
The only section of the Great Wall of China that cross a water body.
Han Dynasty Great Wall
Yangguan Pass
The Yangguan Pass Beacon Tower is part of the Han Dynasty Great Wall military system
Han Dynasty Great Wall Beacon Tower
Yumen Pass
Yumen Pass is part of the Han Dynasty Great Wall. The Silkroad passes thru here leading to central Asia.
Great Wall ay Shapotpou
Ningxia was the vital historical collision point between Central Plains farmers and northern nomads. Over 2,000 years, successive dynasties built and expanded fortifications to protect this volatile frontier. Today, 517 kilometers of this unique, rammed-earth Great Wall still stand across the province.
Qi Great Wall, Qingdao City
The oldest existing Great Wall in China built by the Qi state starting from the Spring and Autumn Period in 685BC till the Warring States Period. The Qi Great Wall stretches from Jinan to Qingdao city.
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall, Zibo City
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall, Zibo City
Yuan Shan National Forest Park Qi Great Wall, Zibo City
Zhenbeitai Tower, Yulin City
Zhenbeitai Tower, Yulin City
Zhenbeitai Tower, Yulin City
