Let’s learn some interesting facts about the Great Wall of China! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is probably China’s biggest tourist attraction icon and is even one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, which makes learning about it so cool!
We’ve packed these fun facts into two free, print-ready coloring pages so you and your child can bring out your artistic side while you learn about that really long wall (well, more like a series of walls, but You understand what matters !)
Did you know that the Wall took more than 2,000 years to build? Construction began in the 7th century BC. and lasted for many centuries, with major building activities taking place during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) and the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
That’s just the basics, but let’s learn more!
12 Great Wall of China Facts for Kids
- The Great Wall of China is an ancient wall in China and part of its national identity. The wall is made of cement, stones, bricks and earth.
- Its Chinese name literally means “ten thousand li wall”.
- It is the longest man-made structure. The total length of the Great Wall is over 13,171 miles, stretching from the east coast to northern China, with spectacular views throughout.
- It was originally built in the third century B.C. Conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (China’s first emperor) to prevent incursions by barbarian nomads.
- The construction of the Great Wall took over 2,300 years (680 BC – 1681 AD). Different sections of the wall were built, destroyed and renovated by 9 different dynasties.
- Contrary to popular myth, the Great Wall of China is not visible to the naked eye from space.
- In 2013, 10,720,000 local and foreign tourists visited the Badaling and Mutianyu sections of the Great Wall.
- Glutinous rice was the secret ingredient to maintaining the Great Wall’s durability.
- Human activity was a major source of damage, as people living nearby allowed their goats and cattle to graze on parts of the Great Wall.
- Apart from a small restoration, the wall has remained intact since…
- Bodaling is probably the most visited section for tourists as it is easily accessible by public train at a low cost.
- In ancient times smoke signals were sent from signal towers to indicate an attack.
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The Great Wall of China coloring page is standard letter size printer paper Dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
This PDF file contains two coloring pages with not-to-be-missed Great Wall of China facts. Print out as many sets as you need and give them to friends or family!
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What was your favorite fact about the Great Wall of China?