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长城

The Great Wall

The Great Wall of China, stretching thousands of kilometers, is the world’s longest wall and one of the most iconic structures in history. It served as a defense system to protect ancient China from invasions. Explore why millions visit yearly to climb, take photos, and study its rich heritage.

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中国长城是世界上最长的墙。它在北京附近，全长8851公里。长城有两千多年的历史，是中国古代最重要的建筑之一。 ➕

Zhōngguó Chángchéng shì shìjiè shàng zuì cháng de qiáng. Tā zài Běijīng fùjìn, quán cháng bā qiān bā bǎi wǔshíyī gōnglǐ. Chángchéng yǒu liǎng qiān duō nián de lìshǐ, shì Zhōngguó gǔdài zuì zhòngyào de jiànzhù zhī yī.

The Great Wall is the longest wall in the world. It is near Beijing, stretching 8,851 kilometers. With over 2,000 years of history, it is one of the most important structures in ancient China.

长城最初是为了保护国家，防止敌人进攻。古代中国人用了很多年建造它，非常辛苦。 ➕

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现在，长城是中国著名的旅游景点。每年有数百万游客来这里参观。他们喜欢爬长城、拍照，还学习长城的历史。 ➕

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