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Bones of history: The Great Wall re-discovered

The Great Wall of China is where you find all sorts of fortifications -- natural and manmade -- including walls, beacon towers, fortresses, passes, and trenches that started being built in the 7th century BC throughout almost the entire imperial era.
Explore Pingyao Ancient City's heritage with Yuanxi

Join China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi, as she embarks on a journey through Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi province. Jin merchants, lacquerware, vinegar brewing… Let's explore the stories and heritage that continue to shape this legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Crystal clear: Pingcheng period glassware of Northern Wei Dynasty

Glassware, invented in Mesopotamia and with a history spanning at least 4,000 years, remained a luxury accessible to the few until the invention of glass-blowing.
6th-century foreigner's sarcophagus: Chinese-foreign cultural integration

The Shanxi Museum is home to a marble sarcophagus from an ancient tomb from over 1,400 years ago.
Lofty legends: 14 ancient Chinese pagodas with distinctive styles

Here we have selected 14 pagodas and stupas with ingenious designs and profound histories as a specific guide for you to know more about these lofty legends!
China's civilization: Roots along the Yellow River

As the mother river of the Chinese nation, the Yellow River is the most important birthplace of Chinese civilization.

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