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 ...
You can reach the Great Wall of China via public bus (with Badaling and ... some past visitors suggested hiring a driver from Beijing. Guided tours are also a popular option for many recent ...
In 221 BC, the armies of Qin conquered the abovementioned six kingdoms and unified China. Qin Shi Huang ordered the demolition of the walls separating these kingdoms and rebuilt a new "Great Wall ...
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 ...