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  2. Great Wall of China - Wikipedia

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    The Great Wall of China ( traditional Chinese: 萬里長城; simplified Chinese: 万里长城; pinyin: Wànlǐ Chángchéng, literally "ten thousand li long wall") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from ...

  3. Shanhai Pass - Wikipedia

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    The "First Pass Under Heaven" plaque on Shanhaiguan's main gate. Shanhai Pass or Shanhaiguan (simplified Chinese: 山海关; traditional Chinese: 山海關; pinyin: Shānhǎi Guān) is one of the major passes in the Great Wall of China, being the easternmost stronghold along the Ming Great Wall that commands the narrowest choke point in the strategic Liaoxi Corridor, a crucial coastal landway ...

  4. Jiayu Pass - Wikipedia

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    Jiayu Pass or Jiayuguan ⓘ ( simplified Chinese : 嘉峪关; traditional Chinese : 嘉峪關; pinyin : Jiāyù Guān) is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall, near the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu province. Along with Juyong Pass and Shanhai Pass, it is one of the main passes of the Great Wall.

  5. History of the Great Wall of China - Wikipedia

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    The history of the Great Wall of China began when fortifications built by various states during the Spring and Autumn (771–476 BC) [1] and Warring States periods (475–221 BC) were connected by the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, to protect his newly founded Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia.

  6. Six of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall of China

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    China’s most famous icon, the Great Wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, winding its way through 15 provinces, 97 prefectures and 404 counties. Here are some of the most stunning spots ...

  7. Mutianyu - Wikipedia

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    Mutianyu. Mutianyu ( Chinese: 慕田峪; pinyin: Mùtiányù) is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou District within the city limits of Beijing 70 kilometers (43 mi) northeast of the center of the city. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east.

  8. How is the Great Wall of China still standing? A ... - AOL

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    The monumental structure has stood the test of time — in part because of a “living skin,” scientists recently found. Researchers wanted to figure out the best way to help protect the Great ...

  9. Who Has the Best Maps in China: Google or Baidu? - AOL

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    Everyone loves Google Maps... except China.. Google seems to have locked down the U.S. mapping market; Google Maps won the distinction of being App Store's No. 1 free app just seven hours after ...

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