Great Wall of China

China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, its history dates back nearly 4000 years ago and for centuries led the world in its society and economy until it was overwhelmed by internal conflicts, military defeats, famines and foreign occupation. The inventions from China are used throughout the world and without which we could not imagine life as we know it, the most important are paper, gun powder and the most delicate of materials - silk. In addition, China is also famous for its customs and writing system which is considered to be the world’s oldest written language system. The ancient system of aesthetics called feng shui is used to orientate buildings and can be seen in cities like Hong Kong. Popular martial arts are shrouded in mystery and are symbols of national wisdom and are connected to tradition.

China hosts eight monuments which are included on the UNESCO World Heritage List and many national parks which protect the natural beauty of this country. China is famous for its subarctic forests, mixed forests, tropical, evergreen trees, bamboos and primitive relicts like ginkgo and metasequoia. Among animals the most popular are the panda and Chinese tiger, which are protected. China is also famously known for their spectacular rice paddies.

China is a country in which its history is counted in dynasties, fascinates many with its cultural differences not unlike Japan, separated from the rest of the world by being an island China, however, was separated from other countries not by sea but by the Great Wall of China which protected the northern borders of the country against invaders. As a consequence of that separation China, which was a fast developing country, missed the period of the great revolution in the 20^th century that had a significant influence on the rest of the world and started to fall into decline. Nowadays, it is the most populated and quickly developing country.

What is more, China is famous for its tea; you can find the biggest museum of Chinese tea in Hangzhou. One of the most famous monuments is the Terracotta Army which is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. To see the traditional beauty of this country it is worth visiting the old city of Lijiang and its Black Dragon Pond, decorated with little footbridges and traditional Chinese pavilions that are suspended over crystal clear water that flows from the mountains. It creates a magical atmosphere resembling a Chinese fairytale.

Gallery - Monuments of China