Just north of Beijing, you'll find one of the most famous monuments in the world: the Great Wall of China. Although it's ... a fun sled ride down, and (best of all) fewer tourists.

The Great Wall of China may look empty on Instagram, but it's often extremely crowded. On April 1st, it was packed because of a holiday. It looked terrible. Story and editing by Jeremy Dreyfuss ...

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 ...