In less than three years, about 360,000 internet users have donated more than 45 million yuan (about $6.54 million) to renovate and repair the Great Wall through a crowdfunding campaign, the Beijing Daily reported Wednesday.
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Smile! June 21 is National Selfie Day; Lynn Mitges; Calgary Herald
These are some of the top selfie spots in the world, including one with swimming pigs.
What’s it like to walk the entire length of China’s Great Wall?; CNN
China announces Great Wall “emergency repair” over next 5 years; For Immediate Release
China’s government has formulated an emergency work plan to repair dilapidated sections of the Great Wall in the next five years, according to the…
A Slow Odyssey: The Great Wall of China; BBC
A flight following the world’s longest monument, from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert.
Drones increasingly used to protect Great Wall; Gu Liping; ECNS
Drones have been used for the first time to help protect the Great Wall in Yanqing District, Beijing.
The Ultimate Great Wall of China Planning Guide; Corinne Vail; Reflections Enroute
The Great Wall in China is the perfect destination. Check out our planning guide to get the most out of your trip to the Great Wall of China.
Source: The Ultimate Great Wall of China Planning Guide | Reflections Enroute
I trekked to the legendary Great Wall of China to see the 13,000-mile treasure for myself, and it’s even more incredible than I expected; Harrison Jacobs; Business Insider
The Great Wall may be one of the most iconic man-made structures in the world and is a must-see for most travelers. There are many places to see the 13,000+ mile long wall. I decided to visit a section called Mutianyu about 2 hours outside of Beijing.
