Like the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Parthenon, and the Taj Mahal, the Washington Monument truly commands universal recognition as a marvelous sightseeing memorial. Small wonder, this monument, a marvel of 19th century engineering, is never missed on Washington monument tours.
Beijing, the Capital of Republic of China, formerly called Peking, Beiping, Dadu, Jingcheng, and Yanjing in different periods of Chinese history; has become one of the famous tourist destinations in the world. It is a home to nearly 14 millions people, with high rise building, International hotel and extensive suburbs. The modernization process is rapidly taking place. In contrast, Beijing is also a city covered with wide Chinese culture and historical interest.
For the generation that saw it born, Mount Rushmore was the symbol of American optimism after the triumph of WWI. For many who grew up in the 1950s and ’60s, it became a symbol of the family road trip. And for American Indians of any generation, it’s a complicated symbol of broken treaties and loss.
The most famous national landmarks blend our colorful history with beautiful or quirky aesthetics. 1. Built over the course of 36 years, the Washington Monument sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The obelisk is the tallest structure in town. 2. Between 1892 and 1954, New York City’s Ellis Island processed more …
