Scenic spots and historical sites in China

Author: Ge Xiaoyin
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Publish Date: 1996-12-01
Features: The history of thousands of years of civilization has left countless relics on the ancient and vast land of China. The primitive communes and villages founded by ancestors, the ancient battlefields where rival states vied for dominance, the Great Wall stretching for tens of thousands of miles, marvels of water conservancy engineering, the magnificent palaces and city walls of ancient capitals, the intricately designed pagodas and bridges, the exquisite artistic world in ancient tombs, the fine sculptures and murals in grottoes and temples, the birthplaces and former residences of cultural figures across generations, and the classical gardens rich in poetic charm—all bear the marks of rise and fall, prosperity and decline, and embody the wisdom of generations of the people. Although the existing relics are only a small part of the evidence of a three-thousand-year civilization, they are sufficient to reveal the great contributions of the Chinese nation to world culture. If we trace back to the origins of history and tour the famous scenic spots and historical sites in chronological order, what unfolds before us is a living history book. The lessons people gain from it are something that cannot be obtained from any book.