Major Landmarks Flashcards
4 facts about Great Wall of China
- North through Beijing
- UNESCO world heritage site
- “World’s longest cemetery”
- started by Qin Dynasty, ended by Ming Dynasty
Where are the terracotta soldiers?
Xi’an in Shangxi Province (Central)
2 facts about Terracotta soldiers
- discovered by farmers digging in a well
- represents soldiers from Warring State period (475-221 BC)
Where is Forbidden city and what dynasty’s associated
- Beijing
- Ming and Qing dynasties
2 facts about Li River in Guilin
- Guilin in Guangxi Province (South East)
- Scenic water view with hills, valley’s, and bamboo
2 facts about the The Yellow Mountains and name the 5 wonders
- Huangshan, Anhui province
- busiest national park in China
5 wonders:
- Sun Rises
- Seas of the Clouds
- Oddly shaped rocks
- twisted pine trees
- hot springs
The Potala Palace (3 facts)
- Tibet
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- serves as a treasure house for Tibetan history
The Bund (3)
- Shanghai
- showcases colonial influence on architecture
- over Huangpu River
Victoria Harbor (3)
- Hong Kong
- famous for birds eye view
- symphony of lights seen at night
West Lake (3)
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (East)
- “Paradise on Earth”
- surrounded by Pagodas and hills
Temple of Heaven (3)
- Beijing
- Ming and Wing Dynasties
- Temple of Daoism
Hangzhou Bay Bridge (2)
- Hangzhou, Zhenjiang Province (East)
- longest bridge in the world (36km)
Three Gorges Dam (2)
- Across the Yangtze River Yicheng (city) South East
- largest hydroelectric water project in world
Shanghai world financial center
- Shanghai
- 3rd tallest building in China
Taipei 101
- Taiwan
- second tallest building in China
