Google introduced a new online experience that lets users virtually walk the Great Wall of China. The experience named, “Walk the Great Wall of China” was launched by Google’s Arts & Culture Team and comprises an exclusive 360-degree virtual tour of one of the wall’s best-preserved sections. It also includes 370 images of the Great Wall and 35 stories that mention the architectural details about the landmark.
Talking about this latest development, the program manager of Google’s Arts & Culture Team, Pierre Caessa said in a blog post, “As the largest man-made structure in the world, the Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic and popular heritage sites anywhere. Over 10 million people visit each year – but not everyone has the opportunity to see the Great Wall first-hand. Today, in collaboration with renowned Great Wall expert Dong Yaohui and curators from Gubei Water Town, Google Arts & Culture presents a new theme page enabling visitors to visit the Great Wall virtually.”
The experience encompasses a panoramic view of the wall, along with 360-degree views of the watchtower and different sections of the wall. Visitors can also learn more about how and when the Wall was built. If you are interested to know more about the history of the Great Wall, you can get a closer look at the hidden signatures, stamps, and mysterious patterns that are carved on the bricks.
The virtual experience offers visitors the chance to learn more about the history of the Great Wall and experience parts of it that is otherwise hard to access. It will also give viewers a better understanding of how the Great Wall is being preserved for the future generations.
Over the past few years, Google has launched several such 360-degree virtual tours and continues to leverage the technology. In 2016, the tech giant had rolled out a virtual experience that allowed users to explore various national parks in the US. Apart from that, in 2017 Google had also launched a virtual reality art gallery and released a ‘Tour Creator’ tool in 2018 that allowed students to create their own VR tours.
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