BEIJING -- The Jiankou Great Wall, one of the most dangerous sections of the Great Wall, will launch its first tourist route ...

In 1368, the founding year of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu commanded his general Xu Da to direct the reconstruction of the Great Wall. Beginning at the Juyong Pass, the work went on for more ...

In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasions from the north. Construction continued up to the Ming ...

Police also stressed that the two caused "irreversible damage to the integrity of the Ming Great Wall and to the safety of the cultural relics". Located in Youyu county, the 32nd Great Wall is a ...

The Romans famously built a massive wall in northern England. Hadrian’s Wall has inspired countless myths and legends, ...

Many of these sections have eroded over the centuries; the Great Legacy of an Ancient Time Wall as we know it largely dates from the Ming dynasty from the 14th to the 17th centuries. The Ming wall ...

The Ming dynasty (1368–1644 ... This time made the most lasting parts of the Great Wall. But, the Great Wall couldn’t stop ...

Ongoing archaeological efforts on the Jiankou Great Wall in Huairou district, a section built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and known for its steep ridges and rugged terrain, have revealed ...

Civilization 7 is slowly revealing more Civs in the lead-up to its February release, and the Ming Civ seems like a good pick ...

With his photography improving, Duan began to garner attention. His photos of the Great Wall, often showcasing its ...

You can reach the Great Wall of China via public bus (with Badaling ... purchasing tours that include stops at the underwhelming Ming Tombs). Whichever portion you choose, be sure to bring plenty ...