According to legend, the Great Wall was built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi Huang (Reigned 221-210 BC), though historical records trace the true origin of the wall to defensive ...

Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural ...

Tokyo, Japan: Two Japanese tourists, a male and a female in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China for clicking pictures showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, according to AFP.

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 ...

Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China, then deported, for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported. The incident at the ...

The Great Wall of China is not only a marvel of engineering but also an enduring symbol of China’s rich history. Stretching over 12,000 miles, the wall was constructed across multiple dynasties ...

(AP Photo/Vincent Thian) BEIJING (Kyodo) -- A Japanese man and woman in their 20s were detained for about two weeks over a picture of the man exposing his buttocks at the Great Wall of China ...

Representational image: Japanese tourists were deported after taking pictures next to the Great Wall in China with their butt exposed(AFP) The incident at the World Heritage site near Beijing ...

Two Japanese tourists were detained for two weeks in China, then deported, for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, a World Heritage site, Japanese media reported. The ...

The Great Wall spans more than 12,000 miles across northern China. Construction of the massive defensive structure—which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987—lasted through the ...

The Global Times, among others, said that this pushes back the construction of the Great Wall of China back by 300 years.