"The Great Wall ... prize in China’s national pipa competition in 1996. Here, on this album, she plays ancient and modern Chinese compositions, plus her own melodies. Great Wall Website: This ...

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.

National Geographic reports. The Great Wall is well-known for its vast length, but exactly how long is the Great Wall of China? No need to grab a ruler, we've got the answer. Start the day smarter.