The Jian Kou, built in 1368 during the Ming Dynasty, is regarded as one of the most dangerous sections of the Great Wall of China. It's challenging terrain because it hasn't been reconstructed and ...

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 ...

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Recent archaeological discoveries prompted historians to reconsider long-held beliefs about the Great Wall of China. For centuries, the monumental structure was viewed primarily as a defensive ...

America's business giants are starting to lose faith in their old friend Xi Jinping. The strongest tie between the US and China is unraveling. For decades, Wall Street and corporate America have ...

Ordinarily I might have paused to catch my breath, but hiking up to the Great Wall of China is never an ordinary affair. Its silhouetted battlements running along the skyline spur me on.

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China is already aiming to start a massive solar energy project known as the ‘Great Solar Wall,’ in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia. This 48 billion US dollar project aims to create 48 billion kWh ...

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 ...