China's
history stretches over 4000 years, its civilization is the oldest civilization preserves its survival until today , and what makes China a more distinctive country, are the unique landmarks that are spread in different parts of the country.
Here
are the top 5 Chinese landmarks you should visit someday.
1. Great Wall of China
If we count the disappeared parts and those formed by natural reliefs, we estimate its total length about 21,000 kilometers. The most famous landmark in China has suffered many outrages, dismantled by roads, factories or railways
2. Tiananmen Square
Another famous landmark in China , is Tiananmen Square, the world's fourth largest square, known as the "Heavenly Gate of Peace " , is located in the capital city of Beijing.
Built for the first time in 1417 and the so-called (Chenteanmn), it was planned for official occasions as part of the Imperial city. At the end of the Ming dynasty, this historical monument suffered great destruction because of the war. After its reconstruction in 1651 era of the Qing Dynasty called (Tiananmen) considered the main gateway to the imperial city.
In modern times it has become a painful memory for millions of Chinese who have lost their friends and families in horrific massacres after pro-democracy protests in 1989.
3. Jiayuguan
In northern China, Gansu is not necessarily the best-known province of the country, although tourism is not lacking. The town of Jiayuguan is populated by about 300,000 inhabitants. It is located at the entrance of the Gobi Desert and close to the Qilian Mountains. The history of Jiayuguan, one of the province's premier cities, dates back more than 600 years. The city was then a strategic passage on the ancient Silk Road.
At the time of the Ming dynasty, a gigantic fortress was built to defend the borders of the Chinese Empire. A real community then settled there. Today, residents like to tell old stories about the construction of the ramparts and bridges of the fort. It is one of the best-preserved military buildings in the country. The view at the top of the towers overlooking the Gobi Desert is divine.
4. The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is located in the Xuanwu District, south of Beijing, in the heart
of a 270-hectare park.
Initially it was called Landmark of Heaven and Earth, it was built from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of Emperor Yongle. During the reign of Emperor Jiajing (16th century), this temple was enlarged and renamed, so it is known as the Temple of Heaven. The architecture of this building is of Confucian style from the Ming era and it was built with respect for the design of the universe and its elements. The temple of Heaven was renovated twice, first in the 18th century by Emperor Qianlong, then in early 2005 in preparation for the Olympic Games.
5. Forbidden City
The name of the "Forbidden City" it's for The Imperial Palace, where 24 Chinese emperors lived for 600 years, was named after the strict security measures taken to protect emperors living there.
The Forbidden City, which covers 720,000 square meters and was built during the Ming Dynasty in 1406, according to historical documents, lasted for 14 years, with about one million workers. Construction materials were brought from all over China and the city became a museum. Since 1925.
The city is one of the world's six largest palaces, one of the largest historical monuments built of wood, with one million artifacts showing Chinese history and culture, representing one-sixth of the historical monuments found throughout China.
2. Tiananmen Square
Another famous landmark in China , is Tiananmen Square, the world's fourth largest square, known as the "Heavenly Gate of Peace " , is located in the capital city of Beijing.
Built for the first time in 1417 and the so-called (Chenteanmn), it was planned for official occasions as part of the Imperial city. At the end of the Ming dynasty, this historical monument suffered great destruction because of the war. After its reconstruction in 1651 era of the Qing Dynasty called (Tiananmen) considered the main gateway to the imperial city.
In modern times it has become a painful memory for millions of Chinese who have lost their friends and families in horrific massacres after pro-democracy protests in 1989.
3. Jiayuguan
At the time of the Ming dynasty, a gigantic fortress was built to defend the borders of the Chinese Empire. A real community then settled there. Today, residents like to tell old stories about the construction of the ramparts and bridges of the fort. It is one of the best-preserved military buildings in the country. The view at the top of the towers overlooking the Gobi Desert is divine.
4. The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is located in the Xuanwu District, south of Beijing, in the heart
of a 270-hectare park.
Initially it was called Landmark of Heaven and Earth, it was built from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of Emperor Yongle. During the reign of Emperor Jiajing (16th century), this temple was enlarged and renamed, so it is known as the Temple of Heaven. The architecture of this building is of Confucian style from the Ming era and it was built with respect for the design of the universe and its elements. The temple of Heaven was renovated twice, first in the 18th century by Emperor Qianlong, then in early 2005 in preparation for the Olympic Games.
5. Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, which covers 720,000 square meters and was built during the Ming Dynasty in 1406, according to historical documents, lasted for 14 years, with about one million workers. Construction materials were brought from all over China and the city became a museum. Since 1925.
The city is one of the world's six largest palaces, one of the largest historical monuments built of wood, with one million artifacts showing Chinese history and culture, representing one-sixth of the historical monuments found throughout China.
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