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Man Detained for 5 Days for Vandalizing Great Wall

The man used a key to carve his name on the Badaling Section of the Great Wall in Beijing.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 16 June 2023

Is This the Best Photograph of Beijing… Ever?

Dutch photographer Tom van Dillen's shot of Beijing from the Mutianyu Great Wall has captured a lot of attention.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 08 February 2022

WATCH: Breathtaking Snow-Covered Great Wall in Beijing

The evening of January 19 saw Beijing’s first snowfall of 2022.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 20 January 2022

Illegal Tour Bus at Beijing Great Wall Faces Up to ¥100K Fine

The bus, carrying around 40 tourists from southern China, did not have the necessary documentation.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 31 May 2021

This Week in History: When Andy Warhol Came to China

In late 1982, Andy Warhol and a small entourage were invited on a VIP trip to Beijing, the Forbidden City and Great Wall.

by Ned Kelly, 29 October 2020

Where to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing

Staying in the city for the holiday? We’ve got you covered with some festive events happening this weekend.

by That's Beijing, 09 September 2019

Great Wall of China Sets Cap on Number of Daily Visitors

A limit will be set on the Badaling section of the Great Wall in efforts to cut down on the extremely large crowds.

by Valerie Osipov, 30 May 2019

Beijing Sets Out to Renovate the Hiker-Frequented Jiankou Great Wall

Soon, another notorious stretch of the Wall might be transformed into a more tourist-friendly sightseeing spot.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza and Gwen Kim, 25 March 2019

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

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April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

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