The Great Wall of China is a monument to humanity's ambition, unparalleled in scale and audacity. Photographer Michael Yamashita traveled along the entire length of the Wall, capturing stunning images of the landscapes, people, and structure. This documentary is a photographic portrait and cultural appreciation of the Wall's historic significance, with 160 remarkable photographs and personal recollections. It's episode 3 of 9 in the EastMeetsWest series, exploring the China Mystery surrounding Marco Polo's 24-year odyssey.
The Great Wall: From Beginning to End
The ancient Great Wall of China, a 4,000-mile-long monumental structure, showcases human ingenuity and engineering expertise, solidifying its reputation as the greatest feat of civil engineering in history.