China imposes Great Wall ban | BBC

[Ediacara]

China imposes Great Wall ban

By Rupert Wingfield-Hayes
BBC Beijing correspondent

China says it is closing off vast sections of the Great Wall to tourists and ramblers alike in an effort to protect the ancient monument from the ravages of time and trampling.

From 1 August, tourists will be restricted to areas of the wall that are restored and officially designated as tourist sites.

Those who stray off the beaten track could face fines.

Most of the Great Wall of China is not as it appears on the television adverts and postcards.

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[ShaneGR]

1. Damnit!

And I was so looking forward to walking the whole thing.