World Heritage Atlas: China Volume

Author: Du Yue
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This atlas was compiled to introduce and promote world heritage knowledge and how to protect 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, a map of the distribution of heritage in provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, 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 their nominations. Accompanying photographs are included to complement the maps and text for a more vivid and intuitive effect. The atlas is in a hardcover large 16K format, printed in color. 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 in China, ensuring the authority and reliability of the content. The map section includes a general map, maps of the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government where the heritage sites are located, and expanded maps of each heritage site, reflecting the geographical location and environment of the heritage 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 their nomination, while also describing their environment and related information in conjunction with the maps. The included photographs provide readers with a more intuitive and sensory understanding of each heritage site.