“The Great Wall” is a cultural variety program that centers on the Great Wall of China. Seven celebrities, consisting of actors, actresses, singers, comedians and TV show hosts, join the program as “brick members” and form the “Great Wall Brick Group.” They are tasked with the mission to tour the history and present of the Great Wall and learn about the stories behind it. The “brick members” are tested on their physical strengths as well as brain power. During their travel, they are frequently tested on the history of the Great Wall and the “brick members” who got the answers wrong will have to face a series of funny punishments. The program combines the history of the Great Wall with the excitement of quizzing and punishing celebrities, making it both educational and entertaining.

Premiered in 2020, “The Great Wall” ranked third place in terms of TV viewership among all TV variety at its time slot. Broadcast on Beijing Satellite TV, a leading TV network in China, “The Great Wall” has aroused much discussion and has drawn a large and loyal audience since its airing.