Archaeologists are gripped by something new about the Great Wall of China, which spans 12,000 miles and was constructed over ...

The oldest known part of the Great Wall of China was recently excavated, dating 300 years earlier than the previous ...

The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...

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 ...

and educational centers in the city; tips on family-friendly events and activities in the area; and readers’ personal experiences traveling to various Great Wall sites. “The Great Wall of ...

When people mention 'wall' in relation to China, they usually refer to the Great Wall of China. But do you know there are ...

Construction of the Great Wall of China started during the reign of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, who ruled from ...

The Great Wall of China stretches for more than ... Archaeological excavations have confirmed a western city wall, stretching at least 500 metres in length, along with evidence of trenches and ...

The latest research also establishes the proximity of the Great Wall of this time to the ancient Pingyin city mentioned in historical texts, suggesting the wall was not just a fortification ...

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 ...

Farther from the city, the Juyongguan ... and transportation to and from them can be less reliable. You can reach the Great Wall of China via public bus (with Badaling and Mutianyu being the ...