From protection to patrimony

The plan for tourism around the Shandan Great Wall focuses on enhancing restoration and protection efforts.

Meanwhile, the county aims to create new cultural tourism experiences by combining the Wall with other elements, introducing options such as "Great Wall plus outdoor leisure".

"These initiatives are expected to boost tourism and stimulate economic growth," Ge says.

In addition, Great Wall-themed activities like educational tours, folk tourism and art events will be developed to enhance visitor engagement. Projects including the Han and Ming Great Wall scenic areas will integrate cultural and tourism resources, increasing the Shandan Great Wall's regional influence. Infrastructure improvements will enhance the visitor experience.

"We will also use big data and virtual reality to create digital experiences, building an online Great Wall for cultural dissemination," Ge says.

The protection and use of the Shandan Great Wall will not only enrich China's cultural heritage but also provide the world with more opportunities to understand Chinese history, Xu says.