The Great Wall An hour¹s drive away from Beijing¹s center is a true great work of architectural innovation, the Great Wall of China. Spend an afternoon marveling the China¹ oldest defense wall borne from the sacrifice, sweat, tears and labrr of millions since the 7th century B.C. Originally built from stone, wood, grass and earth, this impossible feat of making and connecting 10,000 li or 5,000 kilometers of towering wall from bare hands was completed in over two thousand years. The only man made wonder of the ancient world which can be seen from the moon, the Great Wall is truly a magnificent monument to China¹s long and rich history. Choose one or two sections to explore ­ the Badaling and the longer Simatai section. Take time to walk up the two snaking sections of walls, peek through the watchtowers and catch a breath before the amazing view that lies below your eye. Alternatively, catch the breathtaking sunset slip beyond the undulating face of the Great Wall in a cable car ride along the wall. CONSIDERATIONS Wear comfortable walking shoes. Check weather forecast as foggy weather impedes views and can mean slippery conditions at certain parts of the climb. ENHANCEMENTS Refreshments/Cocktails/Picnic can be arranged at the Great Wall Specially organized tours to furnish facts about the history of the wall. Tai chi lessons REFERENCE : BPT2 Duration : 6 hours Capacity : Unlimited