Resumo de The Great Wall Of China

The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the
world, was enlisted in the World Heritage by UNESCO in
1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up
and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus
stretching approximately 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles )
from east to west of China. With a history of more than
2000 years, some of the section of the great wall are now
in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still
one of the most appealing attractions all around the world
owing to its architectural grandeur and historical
significance.Excitement abounds in the origin, vicissitude
and nature of the great wall of the Qin, Han, and Ming
dynasties.
The Great Wall was originally built in the
Spring, Autumn, and Warring States Periods as a defensive
fortification by the three states: Yan, Zhao and Qin. The
Great Wall went through constant extensions and repairs in
later dynasties. In fact, it began as independent walls for
different states when it was first built, and did not
become the "Great" wall until the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qin
Shihuang succeeded in his effort to have the walls joined
together to fend off the invasions from the Huns in the
north after the unification of China. Since then, the Great
Wall has served as a monument of the Chinese nation
throughout history. A visit to the Great Wall is like a
tour through the history backwards; it brings tourists
great excitement in each step of the wall.
The
mystery of the construction of the wall is amazing.
The
construction of the Great Wall, drew heavily on the local
resources for construction materials, was carried out in
line with the local conditions under the management of
contract and responsibility system. A great army of
manpower, composed of soldiers, prisoners, and local
people, built the wall. The construction result
demonstrates the manifestation of the wisdom and tenacity
of the Chinese people
Ready to show you an incredible
diversity of scenery and ethnic people along its
way.
The Great Wall as we see today was mostly built
during the Ming Dynasty. It starts from Shanhaiguan Pass in
the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west traversing provinces
of Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Inner
Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi and Gansu
The China Great
Wall Academy has called for greater protection of this
important relic.
Following a forty-five day long survey
of 101 sections of the Wall in different provinces, the
China Great Wall Academy reported on December 12, 2002 that
the forces of nature and destruction at the hand of mankind
are bringing about the gradual reduction of its extent with
the result that less than 30% remains in good condition.
The Academy has called for greater protection of this
important relic.
Unfolding a considerable part of
Chinese culture beyond the wall.
The Great Wall has long
been incorporated into Chinese mythology and popular
symbolism. The most beautiful of several legends is about
the collapse of a section of the Great Wall caused by Meng
Jiangnu, who cried bitterly over the death of her husband
in the construction of the Great Wall. This legend has been
spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional
operas. It is well-known in ChinaElaborate tour plans make
travel comfortable, memorable, enjoyable and
informative.
If you prefer to see the wall in a
relatively natural state, visit Simatai, 110km north-east
of Beijing. This part of the Wall is the best choice, for
it is still in its original state without being developed
into a popular tourist attraction due to its distance and
little public transportation options.  .

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