Being in China, you can not fail to visit this monumental building , made by Chinese craftsmen to defend their country against the peoples of the north. The wall itself was not an effective defense against large armies but was intended to be a barrier for small groups of nomads harassing the border. Every 100 meters, signal towers were built that warned of invaders and prepared for defense. Thanks to the wall, trade could run smoothly and the northern provinces were more secure.

It’s best to explore the wall from Beijing , but the trip by public transport is more than complicated. During the holiday , the wall is full of turists, which is why at this time, sightseeing is very tedious and tiring. Annually, the wall is visited by over 10 million tourists!

An additional attraction for sports fans may be the fact that once a year a marathon takes place on ancient walls.