Beacon Great Wall

Author: Meng Guangchen
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: When it comes to the Great Wall, it is the pride of every Chinese person. Climbing the Great Wall in Beijing has become a must-do activity for both domestic and international tourists. As someone once said, if you don’t eat roast duck in Beijing or visit the Great Wall, it’s as if you haven’t really been. Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, it clearly shows the prominent position the Great Wall holds in people’s minds. The Great Wall is indeed magnificent and awe-inspiring, sparking a series of (liánxiǎng - associations/imaginations). The Great Wall is a famous ancient architectural marvel in China, renowned worldwide, and listed as one of the "Seven Wonders of the World." Today, the Great Wall is a tourist destination, but how many wars have been fought here and how its functional spaces have been utilized are not things everyone can clearly explain. This book takes Badaling and Juyong Pass as its starting point, tracing stories of war from the Warring States period to folk tales. It can be seen as a history of the Great Wall and also an important part of China’s war history. The text is vivid and the plot is intricate, making it both readable and informative.