Beijing to close section of Great Wall, other tourist sites Wall closure due to the spread of Corona virus China announced Friday (Jan 24) it will close a section of the Great Wall and other famous Beijing landmarks to control the spread of a deadly virus that has infected hundreds of people across the country. Cancel tourism because of the virus outbreak A range of Lunar New Year festivities have been cancelled to try to contain the virus, and Beijing’s Forbidden City has also been closed temporarily. Closure of the Olympic GamesRead More