The Great Wall of China wasn’t a single construction project, but rather a series of defensive and border fortifications ...

Archaeological excavations in eastern China have revealed that parts of the Great Wall are much older than first thought. In ...

The Great Wall of China, an enduring emblem of ancient civilization, stretches across the northern borders, reflecting more ...

An archaeological breakthrough has shed new light on the age, construction, and function of the Great Wall of China.

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 ...

Ordinarily I might have paused to catch my breath, but hiking up to the Great Wall of China is never an ordinary affair. Its silhouetted battlements running along the skyline spur me on.