The Great Wall of China 🇨🇳 is one of the most famous landmarks in the world — a massive series of walls and fortifications built to protect China from invasions and raids.

Here are some key facts:

🧱 Length:
Over 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles) long, stretching across northern China.

🏗️ Built by:
Different dynasties, mainly the Qin, Han, and Ming dynasties.

📅 Construction period:
Started around 7th century BCE and continued for over 2,000 years.

🎯 Purpose:
To protect Chinese states and empires from nomadic tribes and invaders from the north, and to control trade and immigration along the Silk Road.

🏞️ Famous parts to visit:

• Badaling (near Beijing — most visited and restored)

• Mutianyu (beautiful scenery)

• Jinshanling (great for hiking)

• Jiayuguan (the western end of the wall)

🌍 UNESCO World Heritage Site:
Listed in 1987, recognized for its historical and cultural significance.

Would you like me to show you a photo, a map, or a short history timeline of the Great Wall?