In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming ...

It pushes back the estimated origins of the wall, which is one of the largest manmade structures on Earth, by 300 years. The remarkable find, located in Changqing District, within the capital city ...

China’s Great Wall wasn’t built all at once—it was constructed and connected over many centuries. Now, new research suggests the earliest known section of the landmark may be roughly 300 ...

People visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, April 5, 2025. Mutianyu and Jiankou sections of the Great Wall are popular destinations among mountain hikers and ...

Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China then deported for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported. The incident at the World ...

Two Japanese tourists were detained for two weeks and subsequently deported from China after taking a controversial photo at the Great Wall of China, local media reported. The incident involved a ...

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 ...