Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Great Wall, Eight Wonders of The Ancient Architecture

                                                    figure via madamepickwickartblog

Great Wall, symbol of Chinese culture and heritage, is considered the eight wonders of the ancient architecture of the history list and there is no shortage of places on tour in China. In 221B.c, Qinshihuang linked different parts of the walls (built by various countries to defend its own territory), and conquered all the kingdoms. Construction lasted until the wall of the Great Ming Dynasty, and other parts of the walls and ruins (in the various provinces of China) belong to different dynasties, measuring up to 6700 km.

Great Wall is the most attractive while taking a tour of China, Beijing, absolutely the best place to experience the biggest in the world of human constructions, as it offers various parts of a large wall with various functions. Badaling Great Wall is the most visited, Jinshanling - Simatai is popular with hikers, the most beautiful autumn Mutianyu section ... ... Just choose your favorite item and find out ...

Badaling Great Wall - Hiking the section for more about China Wall

The most famous section of the Great Wall, the most reserved, north-west of Beijing and about 72 km from the city. It is known as one of nine passes the famous wall and used by the Chinese to protect the capital Beijing. It always takes about 3-4 hours to take the Badaling Great Wall Tour (he always has time for 3-4 places to climb the Great Wall at Badaling), or you can take a 10-munity Queue to the wall and reduce travel time.

Jinshanling - Simatai Section - Prefect of the runway

It is known as "wild wall" of many ruins left in the walls or stored in the original design along the segment, less accessible than other tourist attractions in Beijing. Many tourists trek the rugged path, to see "authentic" and the historic Great Wall. For the whole trip is about 10 km and takes about four hours, the force absolutely necessary. Some even camp on the wall or simply spend the night in a local guesthouse.

Jinshanling Great Wall - has never been rebuilt more than 400 years, is regarded as the quintessence of the Great Wall. Walking along the wall, you can see many different style watchtowers, locations, walls, stables, warehouses and

Simatai Great Wall - is known for its unique towers, walls and the beauty of nature. This segment is very steep, retained the original form and known as the Great Wall of China Life Museum

Mutianyu Great Wall - Charm and less - have visited the Great Wall

In the northern part of Beijing and about 70 km from the city. Not as easily accessible as the Great Wall at Badaling, which offers a "wild", where the walls and fewer tourists. It is more comfortable and relaxing trip along the Mutianyu Great Wall in Beijing, the scenery changes depending on time of year, stairs so steep and accessible by cable car. 3 hours to fully appreciate this part of the wall, but it offers great opportunities for photography.

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