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How, when, and why the largest man-made structure in the world was built and how its construction helped transform warring nations into a nation whose boundries have remained unchanged for almost two thousand years

Beginning with a reconstruction of a 7,000 year old village, the story of the Chinese people is described up to the present day. The Great Wall, the terracotta army, and the Forbidden City are featured as several of this civilization's greatest treasures

A look at the culture and history of ancient China includes discussions of the Great Wall, the silk trade, calligraphy and the yo-yo

In this vivid look at ancient China, students will explore four magnificent remnants of the country's long history, including the Great Wall, the world's largest stone structure, and the Summer Palace, which exquisitely demonstrates the creative art of Chinese garden landscape design. Students will also experience the palatial splendor of the Forbidden City and visit Pingyao, an exceptionally well-preserved 14th-century city of the Han dynasty