Sights of china

China hides more secrets and beauties than it seems at first glance. This is not only a country of high technology and developed cities, but also an amazing embodiment of traditions, culture, love of nature.

The image of Waitan Quay is one of the most recognizable in Shanghai. This is part of Sun Yat-sen Street. Along the waterfront there are 52 architectural buildings built in different styles.

It is a beautiful royal palace and a famous center of Buddhism. It is located in Lhasa. The first structure here was built by the king of Tibet Songtsen Gampo in 637 on the site where he meditated.

The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. According to astronomers who determined the place for construction, it stands in the center of the globe. This is the largest palace complex in the world. The area of ​​the city is 720 thousand. м²

The area of ​​the park is 350 km. It was formed 200 million years ago at the bottom of an ancient sea that has become shallow. The park is called a stone forest because of the rocks, which reach a height of 40 meters. Shilin is divided into 7 zones, on the territory of which there is a stone garden, grottoes, meadows, caves, lakes and waterfalls. A torch festival is held here every year.

The Great Wall of China
This fortress began to be built in the 220s BC. for protection from nomadic tribes by order of Emperor Qin Shihuang. Then China reached incredible power and prospered. The length of the wall from edge to edge is 2450 km, and if you take into account all the bends and branches, the figure will increase to 8852 km.