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Places of great interest in China

Geographical position of China
China lies in the east of Asia. It has a number of neighboring countries. To the north, northeast and northwest are the Mongolia, Russia and Korea. To the south are Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and the Philippine. To the west and southwest are India, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan. To the east is Japan, which faces China across the East China Sea.
The following description of the four places of great interest are all listed by UNESCO in 1987 as the world cultural heritages.

The Great Wall
The world unusual miracle.
The Great Wall is one of the existing mega structures and the world's longest man-made structure, stretching over 6,000km (3,948 miles) from Shanhai Pass in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.
The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during the rule of successive dynasties.
History about:
The most famous being the one built between 220 BC and 200 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang; this wall was located much further north than the current wall built during the Ming Dynasty, and little of it remains.
The masterpiece contributed to the wisdom and efforts of ancient Chinese people. It is also the symbol of Chinese ancient culture and the pride of Chinese nation.

The Terra Cotta Warriors
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum, Lingtong County, Shanxi province. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is a sensational archeological find of all times.
History about:
The discovery of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses was not on purpose. Some farmers discovered

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