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Discovering China's Cultural Treasures: The Great Wall, Confucius Mansion, Heaven Lake, and Yellow Mountain

Explore the magnificent Great Wall of China, stretching 5,500 miles from Shanhaiguan to Lop Nur, originally built to defend the empire from nomadic invasions. Visit the historic Confucius Mansion in Qufu, home to the Kong family since 1038 AD, and learn about its rich heritage. Experience the serene beauty of Heaven Lake, a stunning crater lake bordered by China and North Korea, famously frozen from mid-October to mid-June. Finally, marvel at the picturesque Yellow Mountain in Anhui Province, celebrated for its breathtaking scenery and inspiring traditional Chinese art.

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Discovering China's Cultural Treasures: The Great Wall, Confucius Mansion, Heaven Lake, and Yellow Mountain

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  1. China Megan Carter

  2. The Great Wall of China • The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Nur in the west • It was originally built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire against intrusions by various nomadic groups • It stretches around 5,500 miles long • They have preserved and extensively renovated the Great Wall many times because it is such a main tourist attraction

  3. The Confucius Mansion • This was where the Kong family lived • The descendants of Confucius had lived in this house too • It is located in the city of Qufu, China • The first mansion was built in 1038 during the Song dynasty

  4. Heaven Lake • It is a crater lake on the border of China and North Korea • From mid-October to mid-June, it is typically covered with ice. • Heaven Lake was created by a major eruption in 969 AD

  5. The Yellow Mountain • It is a mountain range in Eastern China in the Anhui Providence • The area is well-known for its scenery, sunsets, view of clouds, and perfect granite peaks • This mountain is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature

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