After Emperor Qin unified China, he declared Xianyang as the capital. He ordered the construction of a tall wall around the city, with a gate in the middle of the wall; Anyone who wanted to enter the city was subject to stringent interrogation. This Capital Gate became the symbol of the Emperor’s security.
As a refreshment … here are last year’s 14 Days of Lantern posts: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 | Day 13 | Day 14 | Extra Day
