While vacationing in China last summer I had the opportunity to visit “The Great Wall of China”. Combined with its technological feat and awesome presence the “Great Wall of China” could easy be one of mans’ most remarkable accomplishments. With its design and texture that stretch for miles it can be an overwhelming experience. Construction of the Great Wall started in the seventh century B.C, it joined the walls to hold off the invaders from the Xiongnu tribes in the north and extended them tomore than 10,000 li or 5,000 kilometers. Even a few miles away from the Great Wall its self, you could already see the outline of the wall stretching for milesStanding near the Great Wall I notice the cold stale air. It was hard to breathe and I had to constantly cough to keep my throat clear. Visiting this huge wall of block in the morning can be an unforgettable experience. The ground was muddy because it rained non-stop the previous day. Climbing up the stairways that leads up the “Great Wall”, I could hear all different languages spoken by the people who were in attendance. On top looking down sideways the wall seems to never end.As far as my eyes could see the road seemed to travel forever. The weird intertwining design was a unique concept. Touching my hand against the hard brick wall, the texture of the brick was something I never felt before. The style in which the ancient Chinese constructed brick, it with stood the age of time and also forcing enemies from the north. While still pressing my hand against the brick I notice how cold and freezing the brick was. You could place your hand on the same place, but if to long your hand would start to freeze up. Bricks that were used to create the sidewalls were different then the ones made for the walkway.Every half-mile stood tower post where the ancient Chinese warriors would look out for attacks. There are no windows, and for emergencies there are r...
