"Walk on history, swim in the sea after"
World Famous
Great Wall of China
China
The legendary 21,000 km fortification winding across northern China. One of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
“No 10-hour flight or social media restrictions needed”
European Alternative
Walls of Dubrovnik
Croatia
Walk atop 2 km of medieval fortress walls circling the old city, with the Adriatic Sea on one side and terracotta rooftops on the other. No tour group bus required.
The True Cost
Average prices from London
World
Great Wall of China
flight
Europe
Walls of Dubrovnik
train
€436
True price saved
True price reflects hidden social and ecological costs such as CO₂ and air pollution.
1.5t
Less CO₂
97%
Emission reduction
Prices are market averages, not lowest fares. Hidden costs based on CE Delft external-cost factors.
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Estimates from London, adjusted for current fuel prices
Great Wall of China
by flight · 8,102km
Walls of Dubrovnik
by train · 1,689km
from €220
Search trains & buses →via Omio
Save 1.5t CO₂ vs flying
Or travel further on one pass
Interrail Pass from €283 youth / €369 adult
Great Wall of China
Walls of Dubrovnik
Why These Two?
Both are iconic, walkable fortification walls with jaw-dropping views, steeped in centuries of history.
Travelling to Great Wall of China
By flight · 7,900 km
CO₂: 1,469 kg
Travelling to Walls of Dubrovnik
By train · 1,500 km
CO₂: 42 kg(97% less)
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