Nine Dragon Screen
Da Tong, Shanxi
A 45.5-metre glazed-tile screen wall built in 1392, the oldest and largest of its kind surviving in China.
Why visit Nine Dragon Screen?
Built for a son of the Ming dynasty's first emperor, who reportedly wanted a grander screen than his brother's version in Beijing, it ended up three times the size of the more famous Nine Dragon Wall in Beijing's Beihai Park.
How to experience it
It's centrally located within the city, making it an easy add-on to a walk through Datong's old town rather than a separate trip.
Tip
Best photographed in late afternoon light, when the glazed tiles catch the sun at an angle.