Best flights to Seven Wonders of the World +1

The New7Wonders Foundation selected these monuments as the seven wonders of the world, but the competition was so fierce, they actually chose eight! Here's a description of each, plus flights that can get you there.

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Great Wall of China
China

The greatest wall of them all

Great Wall of China
China

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The Great Wall of China is actually a series of walls and fortifications built and maintained over 2,000 years since as early as the 7th century BC.

Overall, the wall measures over 8,800 km (5,500 mi) - almost twice the distance across the United States!

Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is sadly not visible from the Moon, however, it may (barely) be from low-earth orbit in perfect conditions, so if you're planning a trip to space, don't be set your hopes too high.

Regardless of how you view the wall, it is, without a doubt, a wonder in its own right.

You can visit many different parts of the wall, which vary from fully-constructed to ruins. The most popular portions are Badaling and Juyongguan, and can be reached easily from Beijing by bus and train.
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Chichen Itza
Mexico

Visit during the equinox - the sun's shadows create a serpent

Chichen Itza
Mexico

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Once one of the largest and most powerful cities of the Maya civilization, the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza can still give a glimpse into the distant past. It's majestic buildings include the Pyramid of Kukulcan, known for its many tombs. For an extra thrill, visit during the spring or summer equinox at 3:00 p.m. and the sun's shadows create 7 isosceles triangles, giving shape to the body of a slithering serpent.

You can either take a day trip from Cancun (located 160km/100mi away), or spend your nights here in nearby hotels. Here is more advice to make the most of your visit: http://wikitravel.org/en/Chichen_Itza
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Petra
Jordan

A rose-red city half as old as time

Petra
Jordan

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In Jordan, on the slopes of Mount Hor, in a basin flanked by mountains, lies the ancient city of Petra, an archeological and engineering marvel.

Carved into red rock and mountainsides alike are a litany of buildings from giant treasuries and monasteries to tiny domiciles. Unknown to the Western world until 1812, Petra was made somewhat famous by Steven Spielberg in the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

Entry tickets range from US$70 to US$130 depending on length of stay and whether you're residing in Jordan or traveling in from Egypt or Israel.

Though slightly tricky to get in and out of, there really is nothing quite like Petra, earning it's place in both UNESCO's World Heritage Site list and frequently being recognised as one of the wonders of the world.
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Colosseum
Rome, Italy

Tour the underground areas where gladiators waited

Colosseum
Rome, Italy

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The Colosseeum is one of the greatest works of Roman Engineering. It was capable of seating 50,000 spectators at gladiatorial contests, spectacles such as mock sea battles, and dramas. See the stadium from the arena floor and imagine the crowds cheering you on, and even tour the underground areas where gladiators waited to fight.

A visit here is an important part of any trip to Rome.
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Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

100-odd foot of Christ

Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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On top of a mountain, standing 99 ft high and weighing in at 635 tonnes is Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor), Rio de Janeiro's icon of Brazilian Christianity.

Constructed between 1926 and 1931, it is the largest Art Deco statue in the world and has become a symbol of Rio recognized throughout the world.

Visiting the statue is easy, with one of the most popular options being 20 minute tram ride that winds through the Tijuca forest up to summit.

Tram + entry is R$46.00 (~US$25) and can be purchased at the same time with the tram operator (http://www.corcovado.com.br/ingles/index.html).
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Machu Picchu
Peru

The lost city of the Incas

Machu Picchu
Peru

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When it comes to wonders, it's hard to beat the Incan icon of Machu Picchu. A popular finale to the famous Inca Trail hike, perched high in the Andes in Peru, these remarkable ruins were built and used in the century following AD 1430 and abandoned after the invasion of the Spanish conquistadors.

There's no shortage of amazing things when it comes to Machu Picchu not least of which is that nobody today is actually sure what it is and why it was built but regardless, many say no trip to Peru would be complete without a visit.

The most popular ways to visit are from Cuzco via Aguas Calientes, from which you can catch a bus or by hiking the Inca Trail, offering an opening vista of the city through the Sun Gate.

Only 2,500 people are allowed to enter Machu Picchu each day, ticket pricing and availability is listed on the official government website: http://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/
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Taj Mahal
Agra, India

Examples of breathtaking craftsmanship on evidence

Taj Mahal
Agra, India

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Built in 1653, the achingly beautiful Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum dedicated to the memory of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's third wife. The tomb is placed at the end of a long garden and pool, which adds depth and perspective to its grandiosity. There are many examples of breathtaking craftsmanship on evidence. One of the most interesting is an exquisitly carved octagonal marble lattice screen that encloses the central area.

The Taj Mahal id located in the city of Agra, and is best viewed as part of a 'Golden Triangle' tour that also includes the cities New Delhi and Jaipur.
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Great Pyramid of Giza
Cairo, Egypt

Oldest of the ancient wonders

Great Pyramid of Giza
Cairo, Egypt

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The Great Pyramid was built more than 3000 years ago and is the oldest of the ancient wonders. It was built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu, and rises 146.5 m (481 ft) above the desert.

There are many other wonderful monuments and sites nearby, and a visit to the Pyramid can be part of a larger tour of Egypt or just a visit to Cairo.

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