Great Wall of China (China) - Facts for Kids

Basic Information

The Great Wall of China stretches across northern China like a giant dragon, spanning 13,171 miles (21,196 kilometers) — that’s longer than driving from New York to Los Angeles four times!

The Great Wall of China isn’t just one wall, but a network of many walls built by different Chinese dynasties over more than 2,000 years.

The Great Wall became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, making it one of the most important historical places on Earth that we must protect and preserve.