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In the rugged mountains of the Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county in Gansu province, where the Great Wall snakes across the peaks, 68-year-old Wang Xilin has spent more than three decades on patrol, helping ensure the architectural wonder's preservation for future generations. ▲ Staff from the Great Wall protection station in the Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county, Gansu province, discuss protection measures.Photo provided to China Daily "During the past 30 years, I've heard only my footsteps and the howling wind while walking in the wild mountains. At first, I was lonely, but each mound of earth has become an old friend," Wang says, adding that he feels it is his family duty to guard the structure for generations to come. ▲ Grassroots guardians pick up waste near the ancient structure.Photo provided to China Daily After retiring last year, he handed over responsibilities to his daughter-in-law, ensuring that this family commitment to the wall endures. Now, he visits three times a w
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