The Great Wall's ramparts of brick and stone twist through mountains north of Beijing.
Photograph by Gavin Hellier/Getty Images
Travel Favorites
World Heritage Guides
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The Great Wall
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Great Wall, a World Heritage site in China, from National Geographic.
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Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, a World Heritage site in China, from National Geographic.
China Features
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The Ritual of Chinese Banquets
At these extravagant affairs, more is indeed merrier.
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Shanghai Dreams
See photos of China's rapidly growing global city as it tries to define its own future.
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Galleries in the Grottoes
Scroll across a mile-long Chinese cliff to reveal the ancient art inside.
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Shaolin Kung Fu Photo Gallery
In the shadow of China’s legendary Shaolin Temple, a kung fu master’s disciples confront the changing world of martial arts.
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Searching for Shangri-La
Two visions of the future compete for the soul of China's western frontier.
Featured Trip
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Trans-Siberia Rail: Beijing to Moscow
Embark on an epic voyage aboard the Tsar’s Gold, exploring China, Mongolia, and Russia with a National Geographic expert.
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