Photo of the Day – Beijing, China
The Great Wall, China
Like a giant dragon, the Great Wall winds its way more than 5,000 miles across China’s northern border. Constructed primarily during the Ming Dynasty, the Wall was originally built to protect the empire against intrusions. Today it is one of the world’s most famous historic attractions and thoroughly deserves its place among the “New Seven Wonders of the World.” Several of the most-visited sections of the Great Wall are within an hour’s drive of Beijing. Though tours are readily available, the best way to see the Wall is to hire your own cab for the day and get there early enough to beat the group tours. On my visit, I arrived from Beijing by 8am and had the Wall entirely to myself for almost an hour – it was a magical experience and one I will always treasure.
