Beijing Architecture - Marco Polo Bridge and Wanping Castle

Most people know the historic Lugouqiao by another name: the Marco Polo Bridge. The original span over this branch of the Yongding River was constructed in the 12th century and was described by the famous Venetian traveler during his visit to the city in the 13th century. For contemporary travelers, nearby Wanping Castle is also worth a visit, with a new retail and culture street offering snacks and shopping to enhance your own explorations.
📍 Marco Polo Bridge
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On July 7, 1937, the Marco polo Bridge Incident as Chinese called Lugou Bridge Incident erupted, and the Chinese people united to face the national crisis, fighting bravely with their blood. 87 years have passed, and today's China is no longer the China of 1937. Although the mountains and rivers are now at peace, we must still strive for self-improvement! These numbers we cannot forget: during the period of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the number of casualties among the Chinese military and civilians reached over 35,879,000. More than half of China was trampled by the Japanese army, over 930 cities were occupied one after another, and 42 million refugees were left homeless. During the Japanese invasion of China, Japan blatantly violated international law and extensively used chemical weapons against the Chinese military and civilians, affecting 18 provinces with over 2,000 accurately documented cases, resulting in tens of thousands of casualties. The direct economic loss caused by Japan's invasion of China reached 100 billion US dollars, with indirect economic losses amounting to 500 billion US dollars.

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Thank you very much for your telling of history. History cannot be forgotten. We cherish today's peace and look forward to a better tomorrow.