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First Pass Under Heaven
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Built in the year 1381, the First Pass Under Heaven is an outstanding gate on the Great Wall that supports a Ming dynasty that lasted from 1368 to 1644, tower. Its name is inscribed in the red color above the gate's doorway in calligraphy that is attributed to Xiao Xian, who was a Ming dynasty scholar. In the present day, the tower is a museum showcasing armor, weaponry and traditional costumes. The gate was one time the northern most opening to China and guarded the nation from the barbarians that meant the rest of the world. The structure has a wooden drawbridge over a moat 18 meters wide as well as three outer walls for superior protection.
First Pass Under Heaven is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in China. It is worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place will leave a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justify the proud cultural tradition of China.
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