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Stretching over 13,000 miles, the magnificent Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in history. Centuries after its construction, the Great Wall remains a source of mystery, fascination, and wonder. Explore the Wall's splendor with these interesting Great Wall of China facts.

1. During its construction, the Great Wall of China was called “the longest cemetery on earth” because so many people died building it. Reportedly, it cost the lives of nearly one million people.

2. Families of those who died building the Wall often brought roosters as a funeral rite. They believed the rooster’s crowing would keep the deceased person’s spirit awake long enough to escape the wall and travel to the afterlife.

3. The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world. It is also the largest ancient architecture.

4. Workers who built the Great Wall of China used sticky rice in the mortar.  Specifically, the amylopectin of the rice (the same substance that makes it sticky) contributes to the Wall’s strength and endurance.

5. The Chinese invented the wheelbarrow and used it extensively to build the Great Wall.

6. Contrary to common belief, the Great Wall of China cannot be seen from the moon without aid.

7. An estimated 75% of Great Wall tourists see the Badaling section, with up to 70,000 people on a busy day.

8. Nearly 30% of the Great Wall of China has disappeared due to human damage and erosion. Only about 8.2% of the Wall is in good condition.

9. Over 300 world celebrities have visited the Great Wall of China, including Richard Nixon, Queen Elizabeth II, Shaquille O'Neal, and Vladimir Putin.

10. According to legend, a helpful dragon traced out the course of the Great Wall of China for the workforce. The builders subsequently followed the tracks of the dragon.

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