Welcome! I am your tour guide while we travel the world and see the many architectural wonders.

These structures are hand built and many took hundreds of years before completion. The world’s seven wonders include The Great Wall of China, The Taj Mahal, Chitzen Itza, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, Petra, and Christ the Redeemer. 

Today we will explore the history of the Great Wall of China: the most recognizable symbol of China. You might think it’s just a wall, but in reality, it is a detailed fortification of trenches, overlapping walls, and watchtowers. 

Located in Beijing, the Great Wall of China is the most well-known wonder of the seven, at 13,171 miles long. It spans over 15 different regions in north China. If you wanted to walk the wall, it would take you around 18 months, and only one person has ever walked the entire length.

Building the wall took 300,00 troops and 500,000 civilian workers, from across the country, over 2,000 years.

Known as the “longest cemetery in the world,” an estimated 400,000 people died during the construction of the wall, and you will hear many myths, though many disproved, that claim their bodies were buried inside. 

The main purpose of the Great Wall of China was to protect China’s empire from outside invaders. It was also created to protect their culture and their main trade route, the Silk Road.

Now it’s the most well-known wonder of the world. Over 10 million people visit the wall every year to marvel at its architecture and attempt the treacherous walk, though many give up after a day. 

Sadly, one-third of the wall has been lost due to tourists, man-made damage since the 1960s, and weathering. 

Now that you know more about one of the most popular wonders in the world, here is a stamp for your passport as a keepsake! See you at our next destination!