Insider Tip: The Great Wall was designed for protection, but don’t forget the forts that were another part of China’s defenses. The 16th-century Yaoziyu Fort, for example, is the best preserve ...

Just north of Beijing, you'll find one of the most famous monuments in the world: the Great Wall of China. Although it's unlikely you'll see the whole thing, you should aim to experience a portion ...

Mark Leong/ Redux The Great Wall of China is 4,000 miles long and much of it is starting to deteriorate. George Clerk/iStockPhoto The Great Wall of China snakes along a ridge in front of me ...

The Great Wall of China is one of the most iconic and remarkable architectural wonders in the world. It stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Spanning thousands of kilometres ...

Whether you have found yourself with an unintended stopover in Beijing, or like me, have deliberately planned to visit, here is my comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to see one of the seven new ...

A panoramic drone photo taken on April 5, 2025 shows a dawn view of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Mutianyu and Jiankou sections of the Great Wall are popular ...

The Great Wall reflects collision and exchanges between agricultural civilizations and nomadic civilizations in ancient China. It provides significant physical evidence of the far-sighted political ...