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 ...

In 221 BC, the armies of Qin conquered the abovementioned six kingdoms and unified China. Qin Shi Huang ordered the demolition of the walls separating these kingdoms and rebuilt a new "Great Wall ...

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 ...

I am standing all alone, high up on the Great Wall, with the whole day before ... far more than a landmark—it is part of the very geography of China, of Asia, of the world, and even beyond.

One common myth is that the Great Wall of China is visible from space. This idea is not true. Astronauts see larger features ...

Each has its own rich history, with several known as "Wonders of the World." The Great Wall of China is part of that list. The extensive structure was built over millennia by various Chinese ...

Recent archaeological discoveries prompted historians to reconsider long-held beliefs about the Great Wall of China. For centuries, the monumental structure was viewed primarily as a defensive ...

This undated photo by Duan Jiujun shows the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in Luanping county, North China's Hebei province. [Photo/Xinhua] SHIJIAZHUANG — Visitors to the Jinshanling ...

One of the prominent features is the Junma Solar Power Station ... and making energy security less dependent on fossil fuels. It is indeed the Solar Great Wall of China Showcase that becomes the ...

When a part of the Great Wall section in Liaoning started to crumble ... into tourist attractions complete with cable cars. But China’s approach towards restoration has since been marked by ...

China is already aiming to start a massive solar energy project known as the ... emissions in the range of approximately 31.5 million tonnes of CO2 by the year 2030. Possibly the most interesting ...