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China is the cultural treasure-house
of East Asia: its social riches and 5,000 years of tumultuous
history place it among the world's greatest travel destinations. The
Great Wall, X'ian's Terracotta Army, the Forbidden Palace and
Tiananmen Square: the very names reverberate with history and
legend. Take in other Beijing sites including Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square; circular 15th-century Temple of Heaven; the Summer Palace imperial resort; the old city wall gates; traditional hutong alleys and courtyards; and beautiful Beihai Park. Marvel at the Great Wall, built over 2,000 years and stretching over 5,400km (3,375 miles). The restored stone and brick Badaling section stands 8m (26ft) high and 6m (20ft) wide, and is the closest to Beijing, 70km (44 miles) away. Wonder at Xian's Terracotta Army - 6,000 life-sized warriors and horses buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di, who first united China in 200 BC. Also visit the Big and Small Wild Goose Pagodas and the old city walls. |
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