WIN A NIGHT ON THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

Airbnb has announced a contest for the chance to spend the night on the Great Wall of China. The winner and a guest will stay at “a custom-designed home situated along the ancient portion of the wall.” The bedroom, constructed in an ancient guard tower, is roofless, giving guests a full view of the stars. The experience includes a gourmet dinner, a traditional Chinese music demonstration, a sunrise hike through the Chinese countryside, a Chinese calligraphy lesson, and conversations with the Great Wall’s official historians. Those looking to win a stay at the Great Wall in September must answer two questions on the website: “Why is it more important now than ever to break down barriers between cultures? How would you want to build new connections?” (* Hint: Don’t mention the tariffs.) Entries are being accepted through Aug. 11.
* Is there WiFi?
* When the musicians show up, ask them to play Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”.
* You win a night on the Great Wall. You fly 32 hours to get there, they give you a late dinner, you finally hit the sack, exhausted, and they wake you up early for a sunrise hike away from the Wall.
* The roofless bedroom gives you a full view of the stars, or possibly the thunderclouds that are pouring rain on you.
* The only way they could make this worse is with a midnight showing of Matt Damon in “The Great Wall”.
* This idea? Not so great.