Treasures of China: A Spectacle of China's World Heritage: Palaces, Altars and Temples, Tombs, Military Defense Engineering, Classical Gardens

Author: Lin Ke
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: "World Heritage" is a shared legacy and treasure of all humanity, embodying "outstanding universal value." It encapsulates the richness and diversity of cultural and natural heritage on Earth. The projects inscribed on the "World Heritage List" serve as powerful evidence of natural and human evolution. Cultural and natural heritage act as bridges between the past and the future, their importance to humanity transcending temporal and spatial concepts. They bear no political "borders" and no geographical "boundaries." These properties belong not only to the countries and peoples where they are located but also to the entire world, to be shared by every individual on the planet. This book is meticulously compiled and arranged, scientifically classifying and logically organizing the 29 heritage projects that China has applied for and successfully inscribed up to May 2004. The content is detailed, rich in knowledge, with clear focus and organization, complemented by illustrations, making it accessible to both the educated and the general public. It comprehensively and deeply showcases the natural beauty, cultural beauty, and the beauty of the integration of nature and culture of China's World Heritage. Following the main text of each heritage site, a practical travel guide is provided to help every reader, both domestic and international, who loves China's magnificent landscapes and cherishes its World Heritage, to get closer to and appreciate them.