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Simatai Great Wall

10 Things About The Great Wall

The largest man-made structure in the world

For the first time in 360°

Travel to the Great Wall from anywhere

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A sneak peak of the 20,000km wonder at your fingertips

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ExploreInside The Watchtower

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Built and rebuilt over 2,000 years

Learn about the history with an expert

How Was The Great Wall Built?

The construction cost and the heros behind the project

When Was The Great Wall Built?

Dating back to 2000 years ago

From the sea to the desert

The three major passes from the East to the West of China

Where The Great Wall Starts from The Sea

Shanhai Pass: East beginning of the Great Wall

Where The Great Wall Meets The Desert

Jiayu Pass

Seeing Beijing from The Great Wall

Simatai

It's not just a wall

The architectural wonder explained in detail

The Different Walls

The unique designs adapted to various conditions

The Integreated Structures

Get to know different types of towers

The Interior Architecture and Functions

The architectural design inside the watchtowers

The Traditional and Modern Techniques

The secrets behind the resistance of the Great Wall

Decode the walls & bricks

Discover the hidden secrets on the wall

The Walls Designed for Defense

The special structure that makes the Great Wall strong

Have You Ever Noticed The Hidden Signatures on The Bricks?

The signatures that convey important messages

What Is The Mysterious Pattern Carved on This Wall?

Uncover Kirin screen wall

Look into the secret stamps

Who left these marks on the bricks?

5 iconic beacon towers

Each tower tells a story

Hike the steep ridges

The charming view in Simatai

The Heavenly Ladder

The steep path for the brave ones

The Sky Bridge

The narrow bridge connecting the two highest towers

The Simatai Pass

The entrance to the Simatai section

The Great Wall "In The Air"

The most dangerous part

7 hidden gems along the 20,000km

Ready for a backpacking trip?

An adventure of 20,000 km

From the East to West, hike the entire wall like a hero

Did you know? The Simatai section of the Great Wall is the best-preserved sections of Great Wall of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).Summer scenery of Simatai Great Wall

The grand mountain passes

Discover the strongest fortifications of the Great Wall

The Fortress Protecting The Capital

Juyong Pass

The North Entrance

Huangya Pass

The Ancient Military Stronghold with Unique Design

Yanmen Pass

Where The Highest Point of The Great Wall Is Located

Zhangjiakou Pass

The Princess and the Great Wall

Learn more about the legend

The Princess and Her Army

Ladies’ Pass (Niangzi Pass)

Colors of the four seasons

Explore the beauty of the Great Wall through colors

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