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  2. Ten Great Buildings - Wikipedia

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    The Ten Great Buildings (Chinese: 十大建筑) are ten public buildings that were built in Beijing in 1959, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. They were part of an architecture and urbanism initiative of Chairman Mao's Great Leap Forward ; most of the buildings were largely completed in a ...

  3. List of tallest buildings in China - Wikipedia

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    Hong Kong is the Chinese city with the most skyscrapers, [8] while Shenzhen has the most number of supertalls. [9] In June 2020, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) imposed a ban on the construction of super high-rise buildings taller than 500 m (1,600 ft), due to safety reasons and waste of resources. [10]

  4. List of tallest structures in China - Wikipedia

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    The list includes buildings located in Macau but not those found in Hong Kong, which are featured in their own list. Shanghai Tower KK100. The list of the tallest buildings and structures in China encompasses a compilation of remarkable structures throughout the mainland and the special administrative region of Macau.

  5. Chinese architecture - Wikipedia

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    The Art and Architecture of China (Penguin Books, 1956). KNAPP, RONALD G. (2000). CHINA'S OLD DWELLINGS. University of Hawai'i Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-2075-6. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016; Genovese Paolo Vincenzo Harmony in Space. Introduction to Chinese Architecture (Libria, 2017) ISBN 88-6764-121-2

  6. Six of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall of China

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    China’s most famous icon, the Great Wall stretches over 21,000 kilometers, winding its way through 15 provinces, 97 prefectures and 404 counties. ... It makes for absolutely world-class hiking ...

  7. List of tallest buildings in China by city - Wikipedia

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    This list includes the tallest (completed or topped out) buildings in China by city. All measurements are as defined and recognised by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Heights are measured to Architectural Top, with antennae being excluded. Only buildings over 300 metres (980 ft) are included.

  8. 135 Interesting Facts for Kids and Adults to Blow Your Mind - AOL

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    In 2014, McDonald’s created bubble gum-flavored broccoli in an effort to make kids like the veggie more, however, it never made it to the menu. 80. The world’s largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean.

  9. Four Great Towers of China - Wikipedia

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    The Four Great Towers of China(Chinese: 中国四大名楼) are four historically renowned towers in China. The list usually includes the following: The list usually includes the following: Yellow Crane Tower (黄鹤楼), Wuhan , Hubei province - ( 30°32′49″N 114°17′49″E  /  30.54694°N 114.29694°E  / 30.54694; 114.