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How to Draw the Great Wall of China – Step-by-Step Landmark Drawing for Kids

One of the world's most famous landmarks becomes an exciting drawing adventure for young artists. Children can follow the easy step-by-step images to sketch the Great Wall of China, building each section with confidence as they learn about this remarkable structure. The printable PDF worksheet provides extra practice and encourages creativity beyond the screen. To explore more historic monuments, kids can find a guide on how to draw eiffel tower along with other ideas for drawing for beginners step by step. A fun activity that develops observation skills, fine motor control, and an interest in world history and famous places.

 


Travel across history with Monkey Pen and learn how to draw the Great Wall of China step by step using simple shapes and easy architectural details.

Step 1: Draw the curved roof of the front tower.

Step 2: Draw another part of the roof to the left.

Step 3: Draw the lower roof line to finish the layered roof.

Step 4: Add the base line underneath the roof.

Step 5: Draw small vertical lines under the roof.

Step 6: Draw the top wall with little square gaps.

Step 7: Repeat the square gaps along the wall.

Step 8: Put little lines on top of the wall blocks.

Step 9: Draw the tower base below the roof and inner lines for the curved roof. The wall bricks can be finished at the base with thin rectangles.

Step 10: For the wall, extend down three long vertical lines.

Step 11: Create a curved path from the right side.

Step 12: Draw another curved line next to it for the wall path.

Step 13: Place small parts of blocks on the curving wall.

Step 14: Draw the outer edge of the right wall.

Step 15: Draw the inner wall line on the left.

Step 16: Square battlements to start the lengthy front wall.

Step 17: Sketch the bottom curvature of the front wall.

Step 18: Detail the front wall with rectangular blocks.

Step 19: Finish the top edges of the wall bricks.

Step 20: Sketch some shrubs behind the wall.

Step 21: Continue with the bushes to the left side.

Step 22: Add an arched doorway on the tower.

Step 23: Draw extra wall lines around the doorway.

Step 24: Add small window shapes on the tower and wall.

Step 25: Draw a long-curved line going up into the hills.

Step 26: Add another curved line beside it.

Step 27: Add side lines to extend the far wall.

Step 28: Add hills and bushes behind the distant wall.

Step 29: Extend the hill line into the background.

Step 30: Draw the shape of the far tower on top.

Step 31: Add battlements to the end tower.

Step 32: Draw the small roof on the far tower.

Step 33: Complete the second roof layer.

Step 34: Add windows, wall blocks, door and small details on the far wall.

Step 35: Draw the final inner curve of the distant wall.

Step 36: The majestic Great Wall of China drawing is completed.



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