Great Wall of China
Historical place · Beijing ·
Ancient fortification spanning thousands of km, offering vistas
Ancient fortification spanning thousands of km, offering vistas
"A vast, millennia-old fortification stretching across varied landscapes and offering walkable sections that range from restored, visitor-friendly ramps to rugged, remote paths; hiking accessible parts provides both historical context and sweeping vistas, making it a standout example of human engineering and endurance." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Souza mentions visiting the Great Wall of China with President Obama, although it wasn't as significant for him since he had been there before with President Reagan."
"A remote tour experience that can be undermined by distracting on-screen people: instead of the monumental vistas, attention was pulled toward a nearby tourist squatting and drinking from a water bottle, illustrating how virtual representations sometimes foreground fellow visitors’ behavior and disrupt immersion in the place itself." - Jaya Saxena
"Conceived originally under Qin Shi Huang and best known for Ming‑era sections built between the 14th and 17th centuries, the Great Wall spans thousands of kilometers and stands as an immense engineering feat—even if it never fully prevented invasions—and I found guided group tours from Beijing useful for round-trip transportation, tickets, and local insights when visiting well-preserved sections." - Matthew Kepnes
"I remember climbing the Great Wall of China hungover." - Matthew Kepnes