<p>​In 1985, Dong Yaohui with two of his friends completed the world’s first expedition over the entire length of the Great Wall on foot. Since then, Dong has made tireless efforts to study and preserve this ancient creation. For all his endeavors, he has been affectionately nicknamed “Son of the Great Wall”. </p>

​In 1985, Dong Yaohui with two of his friends completed the world’s first expedition over the entire length of the Great Wall on foot. Since then, Dong has made tireless efforts to study and preserve this ancient creation. For all his endeavors, he has been affectionately nicknamed “Son of the Great Wall”.

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