What is Gate of China?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: What is Gate of China?


A: Gate of China is one of the Gates of old China located in Qinghai District, Nanjing, China.

Q: What is the local name for Gate of China?


A: The local name for Gate of China is "Zhōnghuámén" in Chinese, which means "Chinese Gate".

Q: When was Gate of China built?


A: Gate of China was built in the Ming Dynasty.

Q: How big is Gate of China?


A: Gate of China is 16512 square meters in size.

Q: What is special about the barbican of Gate of China?


A: The barbican of Gate of China is very firm and is the firmest barbican in China. It is a small space between the gate and the barbican door, making it easy for soldiers to kill enemies who enter it.

Q: Why is Gate of China considered magnificent?


A: Gate of China is considered magnificent for its barbican, which is extremely tough and impregnable.

Q: Has Gate of China ever been ruined in the past due to enemy attacks?


A: No, Gate of China has not been ruined in the past due to enemy attacks. The Taiping Kingdom of Heaven once tried to attack Nanjing but the gate remained intact.


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