Facts about China

Great Wall of China is definitely one of the biggest achievements of a mankind. It's first segments were built 500 Before Christ. Archaeologists estimate that the Wall once ran 6200 miles and today still remains amazing 3,750 miles.
First works began in 220 Before Christ, when China's first emperor Qin Shihuang, conscripted millions of soldiers and peasants to participate in this dangerous act. Constructions continued over the centuries, with the most impressive portions built in the time of Ming Dynasty in the 14th century. The Great Wall, as you probably know, is one of the few man made structures visible from space and is also under UNESCO world heritage protection.


More facts about China soon...