Why do many foreign leaders like to climb the Great Wall when they visit China?

It is often seen in the news that foreign presidents visit China to climb the Great Wall, so why do foreign presidents like to climb the Great Wall?

1. The Great Wall is an important symbol of our China culture. Foreigners' understanding of China is the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors and its long history, so what foreigners want to see most when they come to China is the Great Wall and Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Therefore, as long as the schedule allows, foreign VIPs will visit the Great Wall. On the one hand, they will satisfy their personal curiosity, on the other hand, they will be friendly.

2. Close to the capital. The Great Wall is located in the outer suburb of Beijing. Compared with other world-famous scenic spots, the itinerary of foreign guests coming to China is generally very tight, only a few days (usually only three to five days). In the meantime, they need to complete a normal state visit. If the two countries talk happily or can't get along, they may end their visit soon, but they can't leave so soon, giving the outside world a feeling of breaking up. So they usually visit places of interest, but it's too far away, which is not conducive to the arrangement and safety of the trip.

After reading the above viewpoints, I think you will wonder why you don't choose the scene of the Forbidden City, which is not only conducive to safety but also closer to the Great Wall. Then this will help you understand: if you choose to go to the Forbidden City, you will be in the center of Beijing. If there are kidnappings or attacks by China militants, it is not easy to run in the center of Beijing. Even if you want to go to the airport, think about the traffic in Beijing, and you can't run. There is no need to worry about running on the Great Wall, and there are no high-level snipers. It is also convenient to contact domestic agents, and the safety factor will be much higher. Moreover, the historical significance of the Forbidden City and the Great Wall in China is different. The Great Wall is a barrier to protect the Chinese nation, and the Forbidden City is the residence of feudal rulers. Under the current trend of democracy, no one dares to speak out against democracy. Some irresponsible journalists report indiscriminately and domestic villains fight back. This is not pleasant.