A structure nearly 2,000 years in the making, the Great Wall of China is one of the largest and most impressive structures in the world. The Wall stretches over 20,000 kilometers, this is equivalent to six times the distance from San Francisco to Atlanta. While it may not actually be visible from the moon, the Great Wall of China is one of the new seven wonders of the world. Its history is rich, its uses have been many, its draw is worldwide, and its popularity is massive. The Great Wall of China may no longer serve to protect the borders of China, but it is a cultural blast from the past. The Great Wall grew threw several dynasties and millennia of China's history. These pages will give more information about the history of the Great Wall, the geography of the Great Wall, and the Great Wall of China today.