Three Amazing Facts You Should Know About Great Wall Of China

June 9, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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Great Wall of China has ever been 1 among the 7 amazing things in the planet earth, that 4,160 mileage (6,400 kilometers) long Gigantic Great Wall of China is the longest structure mankind has ever made on the earth. And here are 3 Amazing Facts You Should Know About Great Wall Of  China :

  1. Based upon some ancient literary works, Giant Wall or Great Wall of China venture have been estimated coming from Qin Shi-huang Dynasty, with long long periods of construction, which may be alongside the 7th – 4th BC ( almost about three hundred years).
  2. Great Wall of China consists of 8 meters high, and 5 meters wide. In every 180-270 meters array, a watchtower came to be alongside the Giant Wall. The basic idea related with constructing of the watchtower and the Great Wall itself was initially as defense to protect against the Huns, Mongols, Turks and other nomadic tribes.
  3. Following Qin Shi-huang dynasty, the Great Wall project was carried on by Sui Dynasty, and then the latest appeared to be in the time of Ming Dynasty. The constructions as we have a look at at the present time had been the one as designed in the course of Ming Dynasty.

Chinese Lantern the Symbol of Fortune

July 13, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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During my blogwalking these days, I found a very interested article about Chine Lantern. It happens that I love seeing Chinese Lantern, in my opinion, Chinese Lantern has a very unique own design, attractive color, cute shape, and the whole aspect of it.

Red Chinese Lantern
Red Chinese Lantern

I’ve just found out that the fact is, Chinese lanterns  also keeps deep meaning behind. In an article I read, Chinese lantern is a symbol of hope of a better life, happiness and success.

Based on Chinese Traditional culture, the color red will bring good fortune and will swap away the evil spirits. No wonder red paper lanterns are often seen in celebratory events.

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