Hebei: Great is the Great Wall

Author: Xiang Jinke
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: It is not difficult to gain a snapshot understanding of China's past and present, but to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China is not something that can be achieved overnight. In this regard, the "Panoramic China" series aims to help readers, especially foreign readers, by providing insights. The outstanding feature of this series is its organization into units based on provinces, cities, and districts, with several volumes published independently. Each volume presents local highlights from different perspectives, richly illustrated with text and images, introducing the most distinctive attractions. Through these highlights, readers can gain an understanding of the authentic and vibrant daily life, diverse social landscapes, developing economic conditions, and relevant information of each region.
On the vast northern plains of China, the Great Wall stretches across, a world-renowned marvel. It is majestic and awe-inspiring, a pride of Chinese civilization, embodying the spirit of the Chinese nation. The Great Wall in Hebei Province winds and rises, undulating and turning for over 2,000 kilometers. It is the longest, best-preserved, and most representative in terms of architectural style among the provinces, districts, and cities it passes through, making it a showcase of the Great Wall and a compendium of Great Wall culture. This book, set against the backdrop of the entire Great Wall, provides a comprehensive introduction to the important passes, military fortresses, garrison cities, and strategic military towns within Hebei Province. It allows readers to fully appreciate its magnificent scenery and immerse themselves in the profound depth of its culture.