The Great of Wall of China (长城), which started building as early as the 7th Century BC, is one of China’s most famous landmarks. It spans almost 8, 800 kilometers. The current wall, which many tourists visit was mostly reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. The most popular area today is called Badaling (八达岭）which is just north of Beijing. Thousands and thousands of tourists flock here every year to experience the amazing construction. There is famous saying, (不到长城非好汉) “You are not a man if you haven’t climbed the great Wall”. Going to Great Wall is good at any time of the year, but remember that summer and winter can be extreme up north in China. Also brings some trainers as the walls get very steep at times. Here are some phrases to help you at the Great Wall.
1) The Great Wall is very majestic.
长城很雄伟。
Chángchéng hěn xióngwěi.
2) Apparently you can see the Great Wall of China from space.
我听说在太空看长城。
Wǒ tīng shuō zài tàikōng kàn chángchéng.
3) Wait! Slow down. I’m tired.
等一下，登慢一点，我很累
Děng yīxià, dēng màn de yīdiǎn, wǒ hěn lèi
4) The mountains are so beautiful.
山很漂亮。
Shān hěn piàoliang.
5) There are too many tourists, I can’t see it.
太多游客，我不能看长城。
Tài duō yóukè, wǒ bùnéng kàn chángchéng.
