Things I bet you didnt know about the Great Wall of China! - May 17, 2014 will be the 15th running of the Great Wall Marathon which included 5,164 stone steps and many steep ascents and descents. - It was built over a two thousand year period starting in the 7th century BC and ending in the 17th century BC - It extends 13,171 Miles and ends in the OCEAN! - It did not become a certified World Heritage Site until 1987 - It has a Roller Coaster ride that will take you to the top and bottom of the Wall as well as a Toboggan ride to the bottom that only costs 80 Chinese Yuan or $12.88 - The First Lady and her Daughters ESCAPED Photographers by making a slip away from them and jumping on the Toboggan to ride away to the bottom! - The Great Wall is open 365 Days a year which means its someones job to SHOVEL snow off of each and every step! (NO Thanks!)
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:03:28 +0000