The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China's extensive bulwark erected in ancient China was one of the most significant building-construction projects ever undertaken. The Great Wall consists of numerous walls—many of them parallel to each other—built over two millennia across northern China and southern Mongolia. The most extensive and best-preserved wall version dates from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). It runs for some 5,500 miles (8,850 km) east to west from Mount Hu near Dandong, southeastern Liaoning province, to Jiayu Pass west of Jiuquan, northwestern Gansu province.

Great Wall of China often traces the crest lines of hills and mountains as it snakes across the Chinese countryside, and about one-fourth of its length consists solely of natural barriers such as rivers and mountain ridges. Nearly all of the rest (about 70 percent of the total length) is constructed wall, with the small remaining stretches constituting ditches or moats. Although lengthy sections of the wall are now in ruins or have disappeared completely, it is still one of the more remarkable structures on Earth. The Great Wall was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

Easily one of the most famous landmarks globally, The Great Wall of China winds through a vast array of scenery, taking in deserts, plateaus, mountains, and grasslands. It's not just the beautiful views that make The Great Wall a must-see site in China. The historical connotations and impressive architecture mean it is certainly worth a visit. Although some sections are in ruins or have been removed altogether, this purely reminds you of its history spanning over 2000 years.