Qin Shi Huang was an outstanding emperor in Chinese history who unified China and implemented a series of reforms. In addition to his political and military achievements, Qin Shi Huang built many world-class architectural marvels. Six of them are considered to be among the greatest buildings in Chinese history, and four of them still exist today.
These six architectural marvels are: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Afang Palace, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, the Huaqing Pond and the Lingqu. Among them, the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses have been listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, while the Afang Palace, the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and the Huaqing Pond have also been listed as key cultural relics protection units in China.
The Great Wall is the world's longest man-made defensive line, built during the reign of Qin Shi Huang to protect northern China from the threat of foreign invasion. The Great Wall is made of stone, brick, and earth, and has been built and expanded over the years to a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. Now, one can see the Great Wall in many parts of China, and it is one of the important attractions for tourism in China.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are the largest underground army in the world, and it is part of the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and is located in the Lintong district near the city of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The Terracotta Warriors and Horses are a group of pottery soldiers and horses, large in number and in different forms, showing the might and momentum of the Qin Dynasty army. The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and is one of the important representatives of Chinese culture and history.
Afang Palace is one of the largest palaces in the world, it is located in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, Weiyang District, Sanqiao Tiantai Road A15, is China's first unified ** centralized state - the Qin Dynasty palace. Built in 212 BC, Afang Palace is one of the most majestic palaces in Chinese history, but unfortunately, Afang Palace has been burned down many times throughout history, and now only the ruins remain.
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang is one of the largest mausoleums in the world, located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain, 5 kilometers east of Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province.
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang was the first royal mausoleum in ancient China, and its scale is stunning. There are many precious artifacts and artworks inside the mausoleum, reflecting the cultural and artistic level of the Qin Dynasty.
Huaqing Pond is a tourist attraction integrating hot springs, palaces and gardens. Huaqingchi Hot Spring has excellent water quality and beautiful environment, and has the reputation of "the first hot spring in the world". The hot spring water here is not only good for chronic diseases such as diseases and rheumatism, but also has the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin. In addition, Huaqing Pond has a long history and cultural background, and is one of the representatives of ancient Chinese imperial gardens.
The Ling Canal is one of the earliest water conservancy projects in the world, and it is located in Xing'an County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Built around 214 BC, the Ling Canal is an artificial canal built by Qin Shi Huang to unify the Lingnan region. The Ling Canal connected the two major water systems of the Yangtze River and the Pearl River, which was of great political and economic significance at that time. Today, the Lingqu has become a famous tourist attraction and a water conservancy engineering site.
These are the facts surrounding the existence of four of the six "world-class" architectural marvels created by Qin Shi Huang. These buildings are not only one of the important representatives of ancient Chinese culture and history, but also one of the important legacies in the history of human civilization. (The information in the article and *** on the Internet, if there is anything wrong, please contact to delete, thank you!.)）