Scientists just discovered the secret to the Great Wall of China's legendary strength that's kept it incredibly intact for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.