World Heritage Atlas · China Volume

Author: Gao Xirui
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Publishing Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This atlas was compiled to introduce and promote world heritage knowledge and the protection of world heritage for the 28th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Suzhou, China. The atlas consists of three parts: maps, text, and photographs. The maps include a map of the distribution of Chinese heritage, maps of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities where the heritage sites are located, and floor plans of each heritage site, as well as expanded maps of some heritage sites. The text primarily introduces the special value and significance of each heritage site based on the standard descriptions of the sites. Accompanying photographs are included to complement the maps and text, providing a vivid and intuitive effect. The atlas is published in a hardcover large 16K format with color printing. It was compiled to welcome the 28th Session of the World Heritage Committee, which took place in Suzhou from June 28 to July 7, 2004. The atlas presents information on 29 world heritage sites in China through maps, text, and photographs. The basic data of the atlas (map base, text descriptions, and photographs) were provided by the management units of each heritage site, ensuring the authority and reliability of the content. The map section consists of a general map, maps of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities where the heritage sites are located, and expanded maps of each heritage site, reflecting the geographical location and environment of the sites from a distance to a closer view. The text descriptions introduce the special value and significance of each heritage site based on the criteria for its inclusion, while also describing its environment and related information in conjunction with the maps. The accompanying photographs provide readers with a more intuitive and sensory understanding of each heritage site.