长城导游词英文
长城导游词英文【1】
In the north of China， there lies a 6，700-kilometer-long (4，161-mile-long) ancient wall.
Now well-known as the Great Wall of China， it starts at the Jiayuguan Paof Gansu Province in the west and ends at the Shanhaiguan Paof Hebei Province in the east.
As one of the Eight Wonders in the world， the Great Wall of China has become the symbol of the Chinese nation and its culture.
Lots of beautiful legends and stories about the Great Wall took place following along the construction， and since that time these stories have spread around the country.
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The watch-towers are lovated at regular intervals on the Great Wall for watching over the invading enemy, and it is usually of two stories.
The ground floor was used to store weapons and had a number of window for archers.
The upper floor has battlements, peep-holes and appertures for archers.
Today the Great Wall has lost its signifivance in defending the enemy, but in ancient times the Great Wall was not noly a strong defensive project but also played a very important role in military, economy and served as a link in promoting harmonious relationship among the nationalities for the whole country.
Today, the Great Wall has become a famous tourist attraction in the world.
