It wasn’t long after my first visit to China that I began to hear stories about the “wild wall” — unrestored sections of the Great Wall that were rugged and untamed, tantalizing hikers.

The Great Wall of China's long legacy The Ming dynasty built a giant wall stretching 5,000 miles to keep invaders out of China, but how effective was it against the enemy?

The Great Wall is well-known for its vast length, but exactly how long is the Great Wall of China? Here's what to know about its fascinating history.

The Great Wall of China is one of the oldest, largest, and most celebrated achievements of human ingenuity.

SHANGHAI—Although the Great Wall has become China’s pre-eminent national symbol of pride and strength, the construction of its soaring watchtowers and crenelated parapets actually reflected a ...

Did you know the Great Wall of China is over 21,000 kilometers long? It’s about three times longer than we thought. This shows the wall’s history is complex, not just one structure. It’s a vast system ...

The Great Wall of China Is Under Siege China’s ancient 4,000-mile barrier, built to defend the country against invaders, is under renewed attack ...

China’s most famous icon, the Great Wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, winding its way through 15 provinces, 97 prefectures and 404 counties. Here are some of the most stunning spots ...

The Great Wall of China wasn’t a single construction project, but rather a series of defensive and border fortifications linked over hundreds of years under the direction of multiple royal ...

Archaeologists studying a little-known stretch of the "Great Wall of China" have revealed new insights into the history of what is considered one of the largest engineering projects ever undertaken.

The Great Wall of China is an enormous 13,000 miles - or 21,000km - long. It is located in northern China, and the most famous section is Great Wall-Badaling.