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ASIA

Great Wall Of China

Qin Shi Huang, CA. 221 B.C. was the first Emperor to commission the linking of already existing walls to be joined as one long defensive wall. The Great Wall of China is not one wall, but several tribal walls linked together by decrees of several Emperors of China. In 221 B.C. the state of Qin succeeded in unifying China. The unification of the Great Wall took about 2000 years, over many dynasties.

The wall is about 3000 miles long or 1500 miles on a straight line. About half the original wall stands today.

The Buddha

The Buddha, (the one who woke up: CA-563 - 483 B.C.) - Siddhartha Gautama Buddha is said to have found enlightenment while sitting under a tree. He then sat teaching his philosophy of the path to enlightenment. Today, Buddhism still remains a major Eastern philosophy, with many followers throughout the world.

The Red Bridge

A national park in Japan, at Nikko, has, as one of its famous attractions, a red bridge. The bridge here is a stylized version of the famous bridge. This bridge, although not as famous, also has its own individual identity. It is called the 'bridge of hesitation', because it is placed in such beautiful surroundings, no one in his or her right mind is likely to hurry while crossing the bridge, and will hesitate to enjoy the beautiful view from the bridge. Some unkind. persons have another explanation for the name. They say that the wooden bridge looks so shaky that anyone in his right mind would hesitate before walking over it.

The Wishing Well

The wishing well is a design complement to the red bridge. The well has a bucket and bell, and its own special-system for wishing.

First, drop a coin through the bucket.
Next, ring the bell once.
Finally, close your eves and make a wish.