The difference between Arc de Triomphe and Amber Fifth Ring Road

The Arc de Triomphe and the Amber Fifth Ring Road are historical buildings where eastern and western cultures meet, which are obviously different in architectural form and historical significance.

First of all, the Arc de Triomphe is a landmark building in Paris, France. It was built at the beginning of the19th century to commemorate the victory during the Napoleonic Wars. It consists of a three-story arch supported by 14 columns, 50 meters high and 45 meters wide. Magnificent, symbolizing victory over the enemy and bringing the honor of victory back to hometown. Amber Fifth Ring Road is a castle-like building in the northeast of China. It was built in the18th century and was built by the Qing emperor to commemorate the victory of Emperor Kangxi. It consists of four walls and five doors, with amber all over it, about 10 meter high. Because of its unique architectural form, it is known as the treasure of ancient architecture in China.

Secondly, the historical significance and cultural background of the Arc de Triomphe and the Amber Five Rings are also different. The Arc de Triomphe is a building symbolizing military victory and modernism. It represents the struggle of the French nation to unite and defeat foreign enemies, and also represents modernist values such as freedom, equality and fraternity. Amber Five Rings is a typical building that embodies the authority and culture of feudal dynasty. It embodies the essence of royal architecture in Qing Dynasty and the unique charm of ancient castle architecture in China, and represents one of the representatives of traditional feudal culture in China.

To sum up, although the Arc de Triomphe and the Amber Five Rings are different in architectural form, historical background and cultural implication, they are both precious cultural heritages under their respective cultural backgrounds, which are worth cherishing and protecting.