Jinshanling Great Wall

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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The Jinshanling Great Wall stretches across the Yanshan branch at the junction of Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province and Miyun County, Beijing. It is connected to the Simatai Great Wall in the east and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the west. It is located at the intersection of Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning and Inner Mongolia. The Jinshanling Great Wall is located at 133 kilometers of National Highway 101, 130 kilometers from downtown Beijing, 90 kilometers from Chengde Mountain Resort, and 200 kilometers from Mulan Paddock. It is an important part of the golden tourism line in northern Beijing. It was built in the first year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD) and was presided over by General Xu Da. In the first year of Longqing (1567 AD), Qi Jiguang, the general of Jizhen, a famous anti-Japanese general, and Tan Lun, the governor of Ji and Liao, continued to build and rebuilt the Great Wall built by Xu Da. The Jinshanling Great Wall starts from Gubeikou, a famous pass in history, in the west and ends at the towering Wangjing Tower in the east. It is 10.5 kilometers long, with 5 passes, 67 watchtowers and 3 beacon towers along the way. It is famous for its wide view, dense watchtowers, unique landscape, exquisite architectural art, sound military defense system and well-preserved. Jinshanling is 700 meters above sea level. When you climb the mountain, you can see the mountains like waves in the north, the Simatai Reservoir like a mirror in the east and the Miyun Reservoir sparkling in the south. The Great Wall is built on the mountains and is ups and downs between the mountains and rivers. The situation is extremely magnificent. In particular, the watchtowers here are dense, exquisitely constructed and diverse in form. It is incomparable to the Great Walls in Badaling, Shanhaiguan and Jiayuguan. It is one of the tourist attractions being developed in the Great Wall. The Jinshanling Great Wall is winding, with a wide view, dense watchtowers and magnificent scenery. There are high mountains and steep ridges inside and outside the Great Wall, and the vast forests are suitable for hiking and photography in spring, summer, autumn and winter. As a part of the Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987 and was included in the third batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1988. Jinshanling Great Wall is also a national scenic spot and a national 5A tourist attraction. "Jinshanling-Simatai Great Wall" was rated as the seventh of China's top ten autumn colors by the 11th issue of "National Geographic China" in 2010. The article wrote: The Great Wall is the most luxurious mountain line in the world, the most beautiful viewing platform, and the most profound historical ruins. There are too many angles to see the beauty of the Great Wall, and its beauty cannot be fully expressed in words.

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Interpretation of the Jinshanling Great Wall from the perspective of Eastern philosophy From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, the Jinshanling Great Wall is not just a defensive fortification, it is more like a winding dragon, symbolizing the continuity and vitality of ancient Chinese culture. In Taoist philosophy, nature and man coexist harmoniously, and the Jinshanling Great Wall cleverly integrates into the natural environment, embodying the concept of "harmony between man and nature". At the same time, the winding and undulating Great Wall also symbolizes the balance of yin and yang. The masculinity of the mountains and the femininity of the Great Wall complement each other, showing the harmonious beauty of the universe. In Confucian philosophy, the construction of the Great Wall embodies the concept of "benevolent government". It protects the people from foreign enemies and is a manifestation of the country's care and responsibility for the people. Interpretation of the Jinshanling Great Wall from the perspective of Western philosophy From the perspective of Western philosophy, the Jinshanling Great Wall is more interpreted as a symbol of human wisdom and courage. In ancient Greek philosophy, the construction of the Great Wall reflects mankind's pursuit of freedom and exploration of the unknown. It is not only a conquest of nature, but also an excavation of human potential. In Enlightenment philosophy, the construction of the Great Wall embodies rationality and order. It represents the ability of mankind to overcome natural obstacles and achieve social progress through rational planning and collective collaboration. At the same time, the Great Wall also symbolizes the setting of boundaries, reflecting the thinking of Western philosophy on the relationship between the individual and the collective, freedom and order. Comprehensive interpretation Whether it is Eastern philosophy or Western philosophy, the Jinshanling Great Wall carries profound cultural significance and philosophical thinking. It is not only a witness to history, but also a symbol of human wisdom, courage and the pursuit of a better life. In Eastern philosophy, it embodies the harmonious coexistence of man and nature; in Western philosophy, it demonstrates the rationality and free spirit of mankind. As a treasure of human civilization, the Jinshanling Great Wall spans time and space, connects the East and the West, and has become a common cultural heritage of all mankind.

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