The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty and is located in the center of Beijing, China. While I was there a large restoration project was underway to restore the full spelendor and beauty of the city.
The Great Wall of China is a marvel, but sadly many locations the Wall are in disrepair or heavy damaged. Areas around Beijing and near tourist centers have been preserved and even extensively renovated and lucky for use a new section had just opened just a taxi ride away. And popular to what you hear the Wall is not visible by the naked eye!!