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MISS WORLD CONTESTANTS EXPERIENCE THE GREAT WALL |
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 This morning the Miss World contestants visited one of the Seven New Wonders of the World and the most famous landmark in China, the Great Wall.
There were gasps as it first appeared in view of the coaches carrying the Miss World contingent. The dramatic scene simply took the breath away as the Great Wall, built over hundreds of years to protect China from invading Huns, Mongols and other tribes, snaked its way up and down mountains and across valleys. Construction started as early as the 7th century BC and one could only marvel at how it was built.
Disembarking at Badaling, one of the most famous places to visit the 4,160 mile long masterpiece of construction, the 106 contestants joined large numbers of tourists on the climb up to the nearest section of the only man-made structure that is visible from space.
The Wall climbed sharply up the side of a hill, a stunning sight on a beautiful morning with a clear blue sky overhead, and it was hard work for the contestants as they tackled the ascent. There were regular stops as small groups paused to admire the awe-inspiring views.
Halfway up, one group of contestants stopped to sing the Olympic Torch Anthem and later a second group did the same. The song rang out across the historic landscape and drew crowds of tourists to listen.
After a good hour on the Wall, it was time to return to the coaches for the journey back into Beijing. The contestants had confronted history and it had left an indelible impression. /missworld.tv 
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