Urban Impression - Page 26

Happy Monkey · 07-06-2005, 08:21 AM

The elephants in the rafters are a nice touch.

Lucy · 07-06-2005, 02:22 PM

Billy, your photos are really wonderful. Thank you.

Billy · 09-04-2005, 08:34 PM

The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years ago, by Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China during the Qin (Ch'in) Dynasty (221 B.C - 206 B.C.). In Chinese the wall is called "Wan-Li Qang-Qeng" which means 10,000-Li Long Wall (10,000 Li = about 5,000 km).

After subjugating and uniting China from seven Warring States, the emperor connected and extended four old fortification walls along the north of China that originated about 700 B.C. (over 2500 years ago). Armies were stationed along the wall as a first line of defense against the invading nomadic Hsiung Nu tribes north of China (the Huns). Signal fires from the Wall provided early warning of an attack.

The Great Wall is one of the largest building construction projects ever completed. It stretches across the mountains of northern China, winding north and northwest of Beijing. It is constructed of masonry, rocks and packed-earth. It was over 5,000 km (=10,000 Li) long. Its thickness ranged from about 4.5 to 9 meters (15 to 30 feet) and was up to 7.5 meters (25 feet) tall.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Great Wall was enlarged to 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles) and renovated over a 200 year period, with watch-towers and cannons added.

The Great Wall can be seen from Earth orbit, but, contrary to legend, is not visible from the moon, according to astronauts Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Jim Irwin.

Billy · 09-04-2005, 08:38 PM

The Great Wall like a long dragon in the north China. What I saw is the First Compass in Shanhaiguan, Qinhuangdao, HeBei.

The South Gate of the ShanHaiGuan.

Billy · 09-04-2005, 08:45 PM

First Pass Under Heaven
The five huge Chinese characters, "Tian Xia Di Yi Guan," mean, "First Pass under Heaven" with each character on the plaque measuring about 5 feet from top to bottom.

Billy · 09-04-2005, 08:50 PM

The two-story tower of the Pass

Billy · 09-04-2005, 08:54 PM

The tower was rebuilt in 1990s, so it looks very new and beautiful.

Billy · 09-04-2005, 08:58 PM

The View of the mordern City from the wall.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-05-2005, 08:32 AM

Cool, Billy. Thanks.

seakdivers · 09-05-2005, 11:47 AM

Those are great Billy!
My husband has been invited back to China for the second time, and will be going over at the end of October.
He climbed up the Great Wall when he was there before, and when he got to the top he got a "hero card" for making it. It cracked me up.

wolf · 09-05-2005, 02:12 PM

Once again, lovely pictures Billy! We have missed you here!

Billy · 09-05-2005, 10:19 PM

Muying Tower

Billy · 09-05-2005, 10:22 PM

The side wall of the tower

Billy · 09-05-2005, 10:24 PM

JingBian Tower

Billy · 09-05-2005, 10:26 PM

Stairs

07-06-2005, 08:21 AM	#376
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09-04-2005, 08:34 PM	#378
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The Great Wall The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years ago, by Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China during the Qin (Ch'in) Dynasty (221 B.C - 206 B.C.). In Chinese the wall is called "Wan-Li Qang-Qeng" which means 10,000-Li Long Wall (10,000 Li = about 5,000 km). After subjugating and uniting China from seven Warring States, the emperor connected and extended four old fortification walls along the north of China that originated about 700 B.C. (over 2500 years ago). Armies were stationed along the wall as a first line of defense against the invading nomadic Hsiung Nu tribes north of China (the Huns). Signal fires from the Wall provided early warning of an attack. The Great Wall is one of the largest building construction projects ever completed. It stretches across the mountains of northern China, winding north and northwest of Beijing. It is constructed of masonry, rocks and packed-earth. It was over 5,000 km (=10,000 Li) long. Its thickness ranged from about 4.5 to 9 meters (15 to 30 feet) and was up to 7.5 meters (25 feet) tall. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Great Wall was enlarged to 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles) and renovated over a 200 year period, with watch-towers and cannons added. The Great Wall can be seen from Earth orbit, but, contrary to legend, is not visible from the moon, according to astronauts Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Jim Irwin. Attached Images

09-04-2005, 08:38 PM	#379
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The Great Wall like a long dragon in the north China. What I saw is the First Compass in Shanhaiguan, Qinhuangdao, HeBei. The South Gate of the ShanHaiGuan. Attached Images

09-04-2005, 08:45 PM	#380
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	First Pass Under Heaven The five huge Chinese characters, "Tian Xia Di Yi Guan," mean, "First Pass under Heaven" with each character on the plaque measuring about 5 feet from top to bottom. Attached Images Last edited by Billy; 09-04-2005 at 08:49 PM.

09-04-2005, 08:50 PM	#381
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The two-story tower of the Pass Attached Images

07-06-2005, 02:22 PM	#377
Lucy Colloquialist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 75	Billy, your photos are really wonderful. Thank you.

09-04-2005, 08:54 PM	#382
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The tower was rebuilt in 1990s, so it looks very new and beautiful. Attached Images

09-04-2005, 08:58 PM	#383
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The View of the mordern City from the wall. Attached Images

09-05-2005, 08:32 AM	#384
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Cool, Billy. Thanks. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-05-2005, 11:47 AM	#385
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	Those are great Billy! My husband has been invited back to China for the second time, and will be going over at the end of October. He climbed up the Great Wall when he was there before, and when he got to the top he got a "hero card" for making it. It cracked me up.

09-05-2005, 02:12 PM	#386
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Once again, lovely pictures Billy! We have missed you here! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

09-05-2005, 10:19 PM	#387
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Muying Tower Attached Images

09-05-2005, 10:22 PM	#388
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	The side wall of the tower Attached Images

09-05-2005, 10:24 PM	#389
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	JingBian Tower Attached Images

09-05-2005, 10:26 PM	#390
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Stairs Attached Images

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