Day 4 - Great Wall of China
Day 4 takes us to one of the country's
most famous attractions, the magnificent Great Wall of China.
Stretching an astonishing 5,500 miles from Dadong all the way to
Lop Lake, the wall was originally built as a defence against the
steppe hordes of Eurasia. The Great Wall and its original
foundations are over 2,300 years old and enjoy UNESCO World
Heritage status. After a thrilling ascent by chair lift, we enjoy
the chance to walk along one of the quieter sections of the wall,
marvelling at the captivating mountain scenery and sweeping valleys
below. Back in Beijing this evening, we drive past the marvellous
Bird's Nest and Water Cube arenas, venues for the 2008 Olympic
Games, on our way to a local restaurant where we get to sample
Beijing's signature dish, Peking duck.