Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking into the facility carrying the Great Wall elements. The arrangement of such prelude eases tourists into the grand drama, Dream of the Great Wall, further into the facility, where various periods of major Great Wall development, from the Qin to the Han and the Tang and Ming dynasties, are delivered onstage and walk the audience down history lane.

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Stone Light Hotels: A Village Rises to Preserve the Great Wall
2 months ago

Stone Light Hotels: A Village Rises to Preserve the Great Wall

China Daily  

A village is stepping up to preserve and promote its historical and cultural resources, including the Great Wall. The village, known for its thriving hotel business, aims to continue to attract visitors and promote economic development through sustainable practices. The village's focus remains on preserving the Great Wall and other historical landmarks, contributing to the preservation of Chinese culture and …

Stone Light Hotels: A Village Rises to Preserve the Great Wall
2 months ago

Stone Light Hotels: A Village Rises to Preserve the Great Wall

China Daily  

A village is stepping up to preserve the Great Wall of China in its countryside retreat. The village, known for its thriving hotel business, has transformed 20 courtyards into guesthouses, enriching the lives of residents and tourists alike. The village aims to continue to promote economic development and rural vitalization by preserving its natural and historical resources, including the Great …

Great Wall Heroes global marketing campaign welcomes global tourists
3 months ago

Great Wall Heroes global marketing campaign welcomes global tourists

China Daily  

"Great Wall Heroes 2024—Ensemble of the Great Wall and the Central Axis" is held at Badaling Great Wall on Sep 20, 2024. "Great Wall Heroes 2024—Ensemble of the Great Wall and the Central Axis" was held at Badaling Great Wall on Sep 20. Four travel influencers from the UK, Australia, Canada and Thailand were honored as "Great Wall Hero: Visit …

Great Wall Heroes global marketing campaign welcomes global tourists
3 months ago

Great Wall Heroes global marketing campaign welcomes global tourists

China Daily  

"Great Wall Heroes 2024—Ensemble of the Great Wall and the Central Axis" is held at Badaling Great Wall on Sep 20, 2024. "Great Wall Heroes 2024—Ensemble of the Great Wall and the Central Axis" was held at Badaling Great Wall on Sep 20. Four travel influencers from the UK, Australia, Canada and Thailand were honored as "Great Wall Hero: Visit …

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan
3 months ago

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan

China Daily  

The Gubeikou section of the Great Wall meanders through the mountains of Beijing's Miyun district. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to conservation, the Beijing Finance Bureau recently announced an annual allocation of approximately 100 million yuan for the Great Wall cultural belt protection and development plan. These funds will support initiatives aimed at advancing preventive measures and conducting research-driven restoration work …

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan
3 months ago

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan

China Daily  

Guardians Another protective measure is to appoint Great Wall guardians in towns and villages across the six districts of the world heritage site. Over the years, the Badaling Great Wall scenic area has welcomed a total of 200 million visits worldwide. Looking ahead, the Yanqing government has unveiled plans to connect the Great Wall scenic areas, natural scenic spots, Great …

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan
3 months ago

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan

China Daily  

The Gubeikou section of the Great Wall meanders through the mountains of Beijing's Miyun district. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to conservation, the Beijing Finance Bureau recently announced an annual allocation of approximately 100 million yuan for the Great Wall cultural belt protection and development plan. These funds will support initiatives aimed at advancing preventive measures and conducting research-driven restoration work …

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan
3 months ago

Great Wall development to get 100m yuan

China Daily  

The Gubeikou section of the Great Wall meanders through the mountains of Beijing's Miyun district. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to conservation, the Beijing Finance Bureau recently announced an annual allocation of approximately 100 million yuan for the Great Wall cultural belt protection and development plan. These funds will support initiatives aimed at advancing preventive measures and conducting research-driven restoration work …

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets
3 months ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily  

Jinshanling, a Ming Dynasty section of the Great Wall in Hebei province. However, the stone grenades being stashed away in several watchtowers within a short section of the Badaling Great Wall suggests that they were likely commonly equipped along the entire length of the Great Wall, he adds. Shang is among several archaeologists and cultural heritage preservationists from across the …

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets
3 months ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily  

Clouds seem to run like a river beneath the Jiankou Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xi has attached great importance to tapping into the cultural value of the Great Wall and the conservation of its cultural relics, and has given multiple important instructions on advancing the construction of the Great Wall …

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets
3 months ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily  

Clouds seem to run like a river beneath the Jiankou Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xi has attached great importance to tapping into the cultural value of the Great Wall and the conservation of its cultural relics, and has given multiple important instructions on advancing the construction of the Great Wall …

Qingdao's west coast revives legacy of Great Wall of Qi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Qingdao's west coast revives legacy of Great Wall of Qi

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: September 2, 2024 In recent years, Qingdao West Coast New Area has dedicated efforts to the conservation and presentation of the ancient Great Wall of Qi, allowing the public to experience its rich historical legacy. Stretching approximately 13.76 kilometers through Qingdao West Coast New Area's Tieshan sub-district, the Great Wall is celebrated for its well-preserved sections and …

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick

China Daily  

Workers clean out the drains of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall to prevent rainwater from seeping into the center of the wall in Beijing's Huairou district. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Work on the Jiankou section of the Great Wall takes a new approach to restoring its former beauty. The Great Wall of China, which runs for more than 21,000 …

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick

China Daily  

Workers clean out the drains of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall to prevent rainwater from seeping into the center of the wall in Beijing's Huairou district. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Work on the Jiankou section of the Great Wall takes a new approach to restoring its former beauty. The Great Wall of China, which runs for more than 21,000 …

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebuilding brick by glorious brick

China Daily  

Workers clean out the drains of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall to prevent rainwater from seeping into the center of the wall in Beijing's Huairou district. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Work on the Jiankou section of the Great Wall takes a new approach to restoring its former beauty. The Great Wall of China, which runs for more than 21,000 …

Tourism revitalizes ancient village near Great Wall
5 months ago

Tourism revitalizes ancient village near Great Wall

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Spanning approximately 3,500 square meters, He's B&B is situated in Shixia village, near the iconic Badaling Great Wall Scenic Spot in Beijing's suburban Yanqing district. Capitalizing on this attraction, she leased 12 dilapidated courtyards from local villagers and transformed …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue Yanmen Pass is a majestic view in winter. "There's a watchtower that has a carved floral pattern dating back to the Ming Dynasty and you can also find a stone tablet that bears traffic instructions," Yang says about the distinctive features of the Yanmen Pass in Xinzhou, an important point of the Great Wall that runs more …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Yanmen Pass is a majestic view in winter. He speaks fast, sometimes even tripping over his words as if trying to cram as much information about the Great Wall as he can in a limited time to an audience during the opening ceremony in early July of a Great Wall-themed tourist program in Daixian county, Xinzhou city, Shanxi province. "There's …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

A section of the Wall runs across the green mountains in Xinzhou, Shanxi province. YANG JUNFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Additionally, many sections of the Wall and fortresses are located in sparsely populated mountainous areas, where villages are generally poor. After the Great Wall lost its military defense function, the impoverished villagers living nearby used its materials to build houses, causing significant …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Winter view of the Yezhukou section of the Wall in Xinzhou. YANG JUNFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Positive changes The Great Wall section in Xinzhou boasts rich cultural heritage and sizable sections that stretch the area, making its protection challenging, Yang notes. "I had just finished writing about the culture of counties along the Yellow River and Yang informed me of the …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Winter view of the Yezhukou section of the Wall in Xinzhou. YANG JUNFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Positive changes The Great Wall section in Xinzhou boasts rich cultural heritage and sizable sections that stretch the area, making its protection challenging, Yang notes. "I had just finished writing about the culture of counties along the Yellow River and Yang informed me of the …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Yanmen Pass is a majestic view in winter. He speaks fast, sometimes even tripping over his words as if trying to cram as much information about the Great Wall as he can in a limited time to an audience during the opening ceremony in early July of a Great Wall-themed tourist program in Daixian county, Xinzhou city, Shanxi province. "There's …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Yanmen Pass is a majestic view in winter. He speaks fast, sometimes even tripping over his words as if trying to cram as much information about the Great Wall as he can in a limited time to an audience during the opening ceremony in early July of a Great Wall-themed tourist program in Daixian county, Xinzhou city, Shanxi province. "There's …

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall
5 months, 1 week ago

Award-winning protector still passionate for Great Wall

China Daily  

Yanmen Pass is a majestic view in winter. He speaks fast, sometimes even tripping over his words as if trying to cram as much information about the Great Wall as he can in a limited time to an audience during the opening ceremony in early July of a Great Wall-themed tourist program in Daixian county, Xinzhou city, Shanxi province. "There's …

Great Wall funding drive success marked
5 months, 1 week ago

Great Wall funding drive success marked

China Daily  

Pingxingguan pass, a renovated section of the Great Wall, originally built in 1511 in Datong, Shanxi province. Four decades ago, Beijing Daily, the Beijing Evening News, the former Badaling Great Wall special zone administrative office, among other organizations, launched a campaign, under the slogan of "Love China, Restore the Great Wall". Su Wenyang, the initiator of the Great Wall preservation …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Inbound travelers try on ancient-style costumes at a fashion boutique in Yanqing. CHINA DAILY The 50-minute drama premiered in early June and has strung together stories of historical figures and anecdotes related to the Great Wall. It exposes the audience to the initial severe hardships facing the Wall laborers, the formidable determination of the Qin Dynasty to unify the nation, …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Inbound travelers try on ancient-style costumes at a fashion boutique in Yanqing. CHINA DAILY The 50-minute drama premiered in early June and has strung together stories of historical figures and anecdotes related to the Great Wall. It exposes the audience to the initial severe hardships facing the Wall laborers, the formidable determination of the Qin Dynasty to unify the nation, …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

A gift shop offering Great Wall-themed cultural items is a favorite stop for international travelers. In particular, with China's increasingly favorable inbound tourism policies, such as visa-free entry, the Badaling area's charm has been enhanced among international travelers, taking in 147,000 tourists from abroad as of mid-June this year, up 81 percent over the same period of 2023, Badaling Culture …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Chinese actors give visitors an immersive performance at the Beijing Expo Park in Yanqing. The performance programs have been innovatively redesigned and a "processional viewing" mode has been introduced to immerse visitors in different historical scenes, according to Zhai Yanwei, deputy general manager of Badaling Culture and Tourism Group. Tree-shaped lighting systems, interactive non-player characters, daring motorbike stunts and a …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

A gift shop offering Great Wall-themed cultural items is a favorite stop for international travelers. In particular, with China's increasingly favorable inbound tourism policies, such as visa-free entry, the Badaling area's charm has been enhanced among international travelers, taking in 147,000 tourists from abroad as of mid-June this year, up 81 percent over the same period of 2023, Badaling Culture …

Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Chinese actors give visitors an immersive performance at the Beijing Expo Park in Yanqing. The performance programs have been innovatively redesigned and a "processional viewing" mode has been introduced to immerse visitors in different historical scenes, according to Zhai Yanwei, deputy general manager of Badaling Culture and Tourism Group. Tree-shaped lighting systems, interactive non-player characters, daring motorbike stunts and a …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
6 months ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall
6 months ago

Summer splendor unveiled at Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

A scene from the new immersive opera highlighting the Great Wall history and culture. Summer vacationers heading to the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing, Beijing's northwestern district, are in for a treat with a diverse array of activities tailored for their enjoyment. These experiences are part of a broader initiative by the Beijing Badaling Culture and Tourism Group to showcase …

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets
6 months, 1 week ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily  

Clouds seem to run like a river beneath the Jiankou Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xi has attached great importance to tapping into the cultural value of the Great Wall and the conservation of its cultural relics, and has given multiple important instructions on advancing the construction of the Great Wall …

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets
6 months, 1 week ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily  

Clouds seem to run like a river beneath the Jiankou Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xi has attached great importance to tapping into the cultural value of the Great Wall and the conservation of its cultural relics, and has given multiple important instructions on advancing the construction of the Great Wall …

Badaling Great Wall
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

The Badaling Great Wall enveloped in mist and rain. The Badaling section of the Great Wall is one of the eighth grand views of the Juyong Pass in Ming Dynasty. Badaling Great Wall is the earliest section of the Ming Great Wall that opened to tourists, and serves as the core of the Badaling scenic area. On the morning of …

Badaling Great Wall
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Badaling Great Wall

China Daily  

The Badaling Great Wall enveloped in mist and rain. The Badaling section of the Great Wall is one of the eighth grand views of the Juyong Pass in Ming Dynasty. Badaling Great Wall is the earliest section of the Ming Great Wall that opened to tourists, and serves as the core of the Badaling scenic area. On the morning of …

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism
7 months, 1 week ago

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism

China Daily  

The Simatai section of Great Wall bathed in the sunset. The bureau outlined its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience along the 445-kilometer Great Wall National Scenic Route by optimizing public service facilities. Additionally, efforts will be made to capitalize on the historical significance of the Great Wall and the ancient relics along its path to introduce new high-quality tourist …

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism
7 months, 1 week ago

Beijing unveils plans to enhance Great Wall tourism

China Daily  

The Simatai section of Great Wall bathed in the sunset. The bureau outlined its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience along the 445-kilometer Great Wall National Scenic Route by optimizing public service facilities. Additionally, efforts will be made to capitalize on the historical significance of the Great Wall and the ancient relics along its path to introduce new high-quality tourist …

Great Wall guardian
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Wall guardian

China Daily  

A view of the Great Wall's Jiankou section that runs on top of the green mountain ridges in Huairou district. "It's a force of habit," says Cheng, who's in his 60s and has been repairing and maintaining the Great Wall's Jiankou section in Huairou for nearly two decades. Jiankou is widely considered one of the most dangerous parts of the …

Great Wall guardian
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Great Wall guardian

China Daily  

A view of the Great Wall's Jiankou section that runs on top of the green mountain ridges in Huairou district. "It's a force of habit," says Cheng, who's in his 60s and has been repairing and maintaining the Great Wall's Jiankou section in Huairou for nearly two decades. Jiankou is widely considered one of the most dangerous parts of the …

Beijing eyeing more foreign travelers
11 months ago

Beijing eyeing more foreign travelers

China Daily  

Tourists watch an immersive light show at Beijing's Drum Tower on Jan 1. More measures to better facilitate payments and enhance cultural experiences are suggested to attract foreign tourists to Beijing as the city plans to deepen construction of an international consumption center, deputies and political advisers said. The city will also improve its international consumption service capacity, enhance overseas …

Beijing to build world-class, integrated Great Wall scenic area
11 months ago

Beijing to build world-class, integrated Great Wall scenic area

China Daily  

BEIJING -- Beijing's Yanqing district plans to build a comprehensive, world-class scenic area centered around the Badaling Great Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, integrating surrounding sections of the Great Wall, local authorities have said. Starting this year, the district will establish sightseeing trails linking surrounding Great Wall sections, and upgrade the business models of the China Great Wall Museum and …

Great Wall scenic route unveiled in Beijing
1 year ago

Great Wall scenic route unveiled in Beijing

China Daily  

One of the sign boards introducing the Beijing Great Wall National Scenic Route. A total of 72 tourism transport signs dotting 62 points along the Beijing Great Wall National Scenic Route were unveiled in the capital city's Mentougou district on Dec 8. The route covers more than 30 tourist attractions, including the Badaling, Juyongguan and Mutianyu sections of the Great …

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