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Great Wall's guardian wins over locals

By Zhang Yu in Shijiazhuang | China Daily | Updated: 2018-01-26 09:14

Farmer's decades of efforts to protect historical relic not always appreciated

A farmer committed to guarding the Great Wall from damage or theft in Hebei province is intent on preserving the cultural treasure in its original state.

Zhang Heshan, 62, from Chengziyu village in Qinhuangdao, has been a ranger for 40 years, patrolling and protecting a 10-kilometer section of the wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Great Wall's guardian wins over locals

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