The Great Wall - the longest man-made structure, a world cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, is wearing a captivating autumn coat. Travelers admire the autumn scenery at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing, China. Photo: Xinhua Scenery of Qingshan Pass in the Great Wall of Tianxi, Tangshan, Hebei. Photo: Xinhua The bright red and yellow autumn colors under the setting sun at Qingshan Pass. Photo: Xinhua Visitors visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, located in Beijing, China. Photo: Xinhua The sprawling forests were dyed red in autumn colors. Photo: Xinhua The Great Wall is the longest man-made structure in the world with a length of up to 21,000 km, built in the 5th century BC, lasting until the 16th century AD to protect China from foreign invasions and to control trade. Photo: Xinhua
This structure was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Photo: Xinhua Autumn from September to November is the ideal time of year for tourists to visit the Great Wall, with pleasant weather and colorful leaves changing colors. Photo: Xinhua The Great Wall is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. To capture stunning landscape photos without the crowds, it's best to choose the Jinshanling and Huanghua Cheng sections to visit. These two locations are where you can enjoy breathtaking views and take photos without being hindered by large crowds. Source: Lao Dong Newspaper