As the largest human-made structure in the world, the Great Wall of China is a must-see for many travelers coming to China. But now anyone around the world can easily and conveniently visit this UNESCO World Heritage site online.
Google Arts & Culture has launched a new theme page enabling people to explore the Great Wall virtually on its website and app.
Titled "Walk the Great Wall of China", it includes an exclusive 360-degree virtual tour of one of the best-preserved sections, 370 images of the Great Wall, and 35 stories that dive into its fascinating architectural details.
The "Heavenly Ladder" leads to the Fairy Tower. Stretching upward along the abrupt mountain ridges, the narrowest part is just half a meter wide. It is not open to the public. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
It's a chance for people to learn more about its rich history, and understand how it's being preserved. They will be able to find high-resolution pictures, stories that tell the secrets behind it, such as hidden signatures on some of the bricks that were used as a quality-tracking method from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and much more.
The Great Wall took over 2,000 years to construct over the course of five dynasties. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
The "Watching-The-Capital Tower". [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The "First Pier of the Great Wall", the western starting point of the structure during the Ming Dynasty. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
