As the 2008 summer games is being held all eyes are set on China, the hosting nation. The country is well known for its glorious past, rich heritage and culture. Considered as the most populous country of the world, China offers a plethora of natural beauty and several historical monuments which includes the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. UNESCO has also recognized this Great Wall of China as a World Heritage Site.

The Great wall of China is a series of earthen and stone fortifications that stretches over 6400 Km. Built, rebuilt and maintains between 6^th century BC to 16^th Century AD the great wall of China is a historical monument built by the Chinese emperors. The purpose of building this stone and earthen fortification was to protect the north border of china from invasion and Xiongnu attack.

During your trip to Asia you must visit this massive structure. Standing on the great wall of china you are sure to wonder how the people of China built this massive structure in ancient age without the help of any modern tool. The massive structure has earned its due reputation as one of the seven wonders of the world.