Great Wall at Mutianyu (25)

Mutianyu

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August 26th 2010
Hi all, This is what made it all worth while. This day will stay with me for a long while. The work and engineering that went into building the wall over the mountains is mind boggling. Looking out over the ramparts and seeing watchtowers on just about every mountain top was really breathtaking. Enjoy the photos Jah Bless ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Great Wall of China

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more