New Seven Wonders of The World: Great Wall of China (China)

New Seven Wonders of the World
In 2007, more than 100 million people voted to declare the New Seven Wonders of the
World. The following list of seven winners is presented without ranking, and aims to
represent global heritage.
Great Wall of China (China)
Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall of China is a
stone-and-earth fortification created to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from
invading Mongols. The Great Wall is actually a succession of multiple walls spanning
approximately 4,000 miles, making it the world's longest manmade structure.
Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro)
The Art Deco-style Christ the Redeemerstatue has been looming over

the Braziliansfrom upon Corcovado mountain in an awe-inspiring state of eternal
blessing since 1931. The 130-foot reinforced concrete-and-soapstone statue was
designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and cost approximately $250,000 to build - much of
the money was raised through donations. The statue has become an easily
recognized icon for Rio and Brazil.
Machu Picchu (Peru)
Machu Picchu, an Incan city of sparkling granite precariously perched between 2

towering Andean peaks, is thought by scholars to have been a sacred archaeological
center for the nearby Incan capital of Cusco. Built at the peak of the Incan Empire in
the mid-1400s, this mountain citadel was later abandoned by the Incas. The site
remained unknown except to locals until 1911, when it was rediscovered by
archaeologist Hiram Bingham. The site can only be reached by foot, train or
helicopter; most visitors visit by train from nearby Cusco.
Chichen Itza (Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico)

The genius and adaptability of Mayan culture can be seen in the splendid ruins
of Chichen Itza. This powerful city, a trading center for cloth, slaves, honey and salt,
flourished from approximately 800 to 1200, and acted as the political and economic
hub of the Mayan civilization. The most familiar ruin at the site is El Caracol, a
sophisticated astronomical observatory.
The Roman Colosseum (Rome)
Rome's, if not Italy's, most enduring icon is undoubtedly its Colosseum. Built between

A.D. 70 and 80 A.D., it was in use for some 500 years. The elliptical structure sat
nearly 50,000 spectators, who gathered to watch the gladiatorial events as well as
other public spectacles, including battle reenactments, animal hunts and executions.
Earthquakes and stone-robbers have left the Colosseum in a state of ruin, but portions
of the structure remain open to tourists, and its design still influences the construction
of modern-day amphitheaters, some 2,000 years later.
Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
A mausoleum commissioned for the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Taj
Mahalwas built between 1632 and 1648. Considered the most perfect specimen of
Muslim art in India, the white marble structure actually represents a number of
architectural styles, including Persian, Islamic, Turkish and Indian. The Taj Mahal also
encompasses formal gardens of raised pathways, sunken flower beds and a linear
reflecting pool.
Petra (Jordan)
Declared a World Heritage Site in 1985, Petra was the capital of the Nabataean
empire of King Aretas IV, and likely existed in its prime from 9 B.C. to A.D. 40. The
members of this civilization proved to be early experts in manipulating water
technology, constructing intricate tunnels and water chambers, which helped create an
pseudo-oasis. A number of incredible structures carved into stone, a 4,000-seat
amphitheater and the El-Deir monastery have
New Seven Wonders of the Nature
The Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest and is one of the world’s most diverse biological
areas. It’s huge, covering 40% of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador,
Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
Halong Bay, Vietnam

Halong Bay is a popular backpacker destination that features thousands of limestone karsts
and isles in various shapes and sizes, many of which are filled with caves. In the bay are
several floating villages where local fishermen live. On your gap year you can sail around these
islands taking in the stunning sites.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina / Brazil

The Iguazu Falls are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil and they are made up of
275 cascades. The Iguazu Falls is one of the world’s largest waterfalls and it is more than
2,700m long. Access to the Falls is usually done through one of the three cities in the so-called
tri-border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay and is one of the sites to see on a gap year
in South America.
Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju Island is a volcanic island that lies 230km from the southern coast of South Korea. The
largest volcano is Hallasan and there are 360 other smaller volcanoes found nearby on the
island. Jeju Island is the only special autonomous province of South Korea and it’s a popular
tourist location for locals and tourists alike.
Komodo, Indonesia-
Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up Indonesia. It was made a national park in
1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, an endangered species. It’s also famous for its pink
beaches, one of only a few in the world. Due to its location to Bali, it’s one of the more visited
islands in Indonesia.
Puerto Princesa Underground River, Philippines -
The Puerto Princesa underground river is located 50km north of Puerto Princesa on the island
of Palawan in the Philippines. The entrance to the Subterranean River is a short hike from the
town of Sabang. The Puerto Princesa underground river claims to be the world’s longest
underground river at 8.2km and a lagoon marks the entrance of the cave.
Table Mountain, South Africa –
Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of
Cape Town in South Africa. The mountain has withstood six million years of erosion and hosts
the richest, yet smallest floral kingdom on earth with over 1,470 floral species. It’s a popular
tourist attraction in South Africa with people hiking to the mountain top.

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New Seven Wonders of the World

Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro)

The Art Deco-style Christ the Redeemerstatue has been looming over

Machu Picchu (Peru)

Machu Picchu, an Incan city of sparkling granite precariously perched between 2

Chichen Itza (Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico)

The Roman Colosseum (Rome)

Rome's, if not Italy's, most enduring icon is undoubtedly its Colosseum. Built between

Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

New Seven Wonders of the Nature

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Iguazu Falls, Argentina / Brazil

Jeju Island, South Korea

Puerto Princesa Underground River, Philippines -

Table Mountain, South Africa –

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