Great Wall of China
Often compared to a Chinese dragon, the Great Wall of China is one of the seven new wonders of the world.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1897, this monument is more than two thousand years old and is more than 8,000 km long. It was built over a whole century despite knowing many pauses during its construction. Originally, the wall was used as a transport route to circulate goods and as a fortress to counter attacks. Located north of Beijing to the Gobi Desert, the site can be visited from various points. The wildest is Jiankou's. Then it is possible to hike between the cities of Simatai and Jinshanling. Finally, the Badaling site is the best-preserved, you can find drink vendors with watchtowers.
