Constructed over a period of 2,000 years, the stone sentry actually consists of many great walls, some dating back to the fifth century B.C. The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, ordered ...

It looked terrible. Story and editing by Jeremy Dreyfuss Follow INSIDER People on Facebook Follow INSIDER on YouTube More from Travel The Great Wall of China may look empty on Instagram ...

Some of the people meant to benefit from the green wall have been alienated by it. Farmers grumble that they are forbidden to ...

As people started moving around and the Silk Route was established, the Great Wall of China also functioned as a border control system, regulating trade and facilitating the imposition of taxes on ...

Airbnb has called off a competition offering the chance to spend a night on the Great Wall of China. The accommodation site asked people to write a 500-word essay on overcoming cultural boundaries ...

The line of Double Trouble (TD-, AI4, 800m) up the NE Face of the Great Walls of China in Kyrgyzstan climbed by Bas Visscher, Vincent Perrin and Bas van der Smeede on 16/08/2013. Planetmountain.com is ...

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 ...