GREAT WALL OF CHINA

GREAT WALL OF CHINA - Great Wall of China (Wall Along the10 000 Li) is the longest building ever created humans, located in the Republic of China. Great wall of China is one of seven to the miracle of the world. This wall is an ancient military defense project that takes the longest and the construction of the world's largest scale. The wall was magnificent cross from the western to the eastern part of China along the 7,000 kilometers! Historical development of the Great Wall of China can be traced to the 9th century BC. At that time the Chinese government at the center of the fort and lighthouse connect an advanced one long wall. The connection was a military outpost on the border with the purpose of fending off the attacks of certain ethnic groups from northern China.

In the reign of Chunqiu, frequent wars between the States. For the safety of those states then build a big wall on the hill and a mountain located in the border area. Great Wall of China is not a continuous length, but a collection of short walls that follow the shape of the mountains of China utara.Pada on 18 April 2009, after an investigation by the government accurately the People's Republic of China, announced that a giant wall constructed in the Ming period length is 8851 km. According to historical records, after a long wall built by the Ming, then the term is "Changcheng" (a big wall or a wall length). Previously the term was not found. The term Great Wall of China in Mandarin is "Wanli Changcheng", meaning "the walls that are 10 thousand li." At the present time the term is officially used.

In 2009, the Surveying and Mapping Agency and the Agency for Cultural Heritage Administration of the People's Republic of China conducted a study to re-calculate the length of the Great Wall of China. The results showed that the Great Wall of China longer than the range that is currently unknown. According to measurements, the overall length of the wall reaches 8850 km. The project has also found other parts of the wall-length 359 km, 2232 km along the trench, as well as a natural barrier such as hills and rivers along the 2232 km. The average span of the Great Wall of China is 5000 km, generally taken from various historical records.

In the year 221 BC, Emperor Qinshihuang ordered the walls built by the various states are connected into one large wall, serves as a stronghold to fend off cavalry attacks on ethnic nomadic grasslands of Mongolia, North China. Great wall that extends for 5,000 kilometers. When the reign of the Qin Dynasty, Great Wall was extended to 10,000 kilometers. In historical records for over 2000 years, the authorities at various times have never stopped building a big wall up to a total length of 50,000 kilometers. This great wall, the western tip of the stem castle Jiau in Gansu Province, western China, while the eastern end is located on the Yalu River, Liaoning province, eastern China. From west to east through the wall of the nine provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions along the 7300 kilometer, or equal to 14 thousand li of China.

The great wall called the wall penjang 10 thousand li in China, therefore, not quite a day for the long climb the Great Wall of China. As a stronghold, a large wall was built to follow the peaks of the mountains. Passed very complicated topography and cartilage. To adjust to themselves with a variety of topography, the implementation of the implementing structure of the wall construction is exceptional and different. All this suggests the ancestor of the Chinese intelligence. Large wall that extends along the winding mountain peak is almost impossible to be conquered by the enemy in the ancient times. Because the mountains and slopes on which the wall was too steep.

According to Li's body great wall built of large stones mingled with soil and rock fragments. Height of approximately 10 meters and 5 meters wide, enough for 4 horses running side by side. The army is very easy to maneuver and transport of food and weapons. On the wall was built in the door and stairs to climb down. Large wall was built with a castle or tower of fire on every part. In each of the fire tower, we can see the natural scenery. In addition, likuk-likuk child is a unique wall that could be witnessed. First stored in the tower of fire arms and food supplies. The fire will be lit when the enemy comes, so the news can be delivered to the entire country in a short time.

Forts and towers of fire used as a resting place for soldiers in peace time, as well as fortifications to fend off enemy attacks during the war. Now the fire tower and the fort can be used to momentarily take a deep breath after so many miles up the stairs. Tourism attic An important part of the wall is a strategic passage between the mountains. Mountain border gate is usually constructed attic not only looks magnificent, but also reflects the brilliant art of the time of ancient Chinese architecture. Now most of the attic that gate has turned into a tourist attraction, such as attics Shanhaiguan in the east end of the gate, dubbed as China's number one attic gate. Badaling Gate attic Juyongguan sector in Beijing. In this place you can enjoy the fresh mountain air while enjoying a snack in the cafe of China that has been provided.

In addition, you can rent a dress the emperor for the photos with the background curve of the stairs of the Great Wall. To rent a dress, you just pay 10 yuan ($ 0.2). In addition to clothing rental and photos, you can choose the typical Chinese souvenirs are being sold there. the price is between 5 to 75 yuan, (key chains, miniature wall paintings, hats etc. Function of the wall as military fortifications is now no longer, but the beauty of its architecture is still very impressive. The beauty of the Great wall is reflected in the grandeur, power, and greatness. As far as the eye could see the curve of the Great Wall, looks like a great dragon who stretched down the mountain.

Great wall is the result of hard work and sweat soaked in the blood of the Chinese people in ancient times. When viewed from close range, the wall was full of artistic appeal of diverse architectures. Once up the stairs and through a number of forts and towers of fire, you can get a certificate or a hero card, as proof that you have been able to and successfully climbed the Great Wall. You would have to pay to get a certificate that Hero Card. Price of certificates 15 yuan, 40 yuan while the hero card. Enjoy the splendor and beauty of nature around the Great Wall of China is an exciting experience. Great Wall has become a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese nation. In 1987, the name of the Great Wall are listed in the UN world heritage list.