Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is an extraordinary feat of human endeavour and one of the world’s most loved landmarks. Famously the only man-made construction that can been seen from space, the wall was the obsession of successive dynasties and built in sections over almost 2000 years. In all, the Great Wall of China measures 21,196 km (13,171 miles). As a world treasure, the wall rates high on most bucket lists. And it is easy pickings with the main access point for The Great Wall of China located on the outskirts of Beijing. The best time to visit is in autumn or spring when the days are clear, and the temperatures are moderate.