I’ve had the unique opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China. During my travels throughout China, I’ve witnessed various sections of this iconic structure, from its pristine parts to deteriorating ones. However, regardless of the condition of The Great Wall, what consistently resonates with me is the sheer monumental testament the Great Wall represents…
When most people think about China, they think about the Great Wall of China and the Silk Road. Over the centuries, the Great Wall of China and the Silk Road worked together to help bring trade to China. The Great Wall of China helped protect many ancient traders along the Chinese Silk Road routes. The…
The Great Wall of China is the world’s foremost construction project ever to take place. The Great Wall stretches throughout Northern China. The Laolongtou, or the Old Dragonhead, is part of the Shanhai Pass of the Great Wall of China that goes right into the Bohai Sea. Most people consider this to be the start…
When you visit the Great Wall of China, many visitors want to know if they are walking in what many consider a graveyard of dead bodies. Does the Great Wall of China have dead bodies inside the wall? Bodies would not have been buried right into the wall, but they could have been buried in…
You’ve likely heard of the iconic Great Wall of China and know a fair amount about its scale, length, and history – but have you ever stopped to think about how much it weighs? Many assume that such an immense structure must weigh tons, if not billions of tons even, yet the answer is far…