Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural ...

"The Great Wall impresses everyone who sees it for the first time, from children to adults, from the general tourists to scholars,” says Henry Ng, the manager of the World Monuments Fund’s ...

At Simatai, a two-hour drive from Beijing, there's an access point to the Great Wall, in north Miyun County. Three years ago, I hiked a dirt trail from this site's long-deserted turnstile entrance ...

When a mercenary warrior (Matt Damon) is imprisoned within the Great Wall, he discovers the mystery behind one of the greatest wonders of the world. As wave after wave of marauding beasts besiege ...

By James Amoh Junior, GNA Special Correspondent in Beijin, ChinaBeijing, April 23, GNA – The majestic Great Wall of China, is ...

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 first session visits Asia - starting at the Great Wall of China where partners synchronise strong but exhausted building movements before linking up with other pairs to create their own class ...

According to legend, the Great Wall was built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang (Reigned 221-210 BC), though historical records trace the true origin of the wall to defensive ...

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 ...