World Heritage · Great Wall (China Culture and Tourism Series)

Author: Dong Yaohui
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: "World Heritage" is a term selected by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which recognizes outstandingly significant and universally valuable cultural and natural achievements around the world. Projects listed in the "World Heritage List" are considered the "treasures of treasures" and the "finest of the finest" in each country. Currently, China has 29 World Heritage Sites, including: the Forbidden City of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Summer Palace, the Zhoukoudian Beijing Man Site, the Ancient City of Pingyao, the Confucius Temple·Confucius Cemetery·Confucius Mansion, the Ancient City of Lijiang, the Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Huangshan Mountain, and Jiuzhaigou Valley, among others. This book is part of the "China World Heritage Cultural Tourism Series."
"World Heritage" is a term selected by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which recognizes outstandingly significant and universally valuable cultural and natural achievements around the world. Projects listed in the "World Heritage List" are considered the "treasures of treasures" and the "finest of the finest" in each country. Currently, China has 29 World Heritage Sites, including: the Forbidden City of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Summer Palace, the Zhoukoudian Beijing Man Site, the Ancient City of Pingyao, the Confucius Temple·Confucius Cemetery·Confucius Mansion, the Ancient City of Lijiang, the Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Huangshan Mountain, and Jiuzhaigou Valley, among others.
China has a 5,000-year civilization, and the profound cultural heritage accumulated over its long history is condensed in these cultural and natural landscapes, allowing us to appreciate the wisdom and ingenuity of the Chinese nation and the marvels of nature. China's World Heritage Sites are the pride of the Chinese people. We must use our pens to depict and showcase the charm and essence of this pride.
To this end, our publishing house has engaged experts to meticulously describe the cultural connotations, historical anecdotes, and scenic landscapes of these heritage sites, thus launching this carefully planned "China World Heritage Cultural Tourism Series." Each World Heritage Site is presented in its own volume, and the series will continue to be published as China's World Heritage Sites expand.
This series is like a knowledgeable friend, narrating the poetic beauty of Suzhou's gardens, the enchanting scenery of Jiuzhaigou, and the spiritual essence of Dunhuang in the desert. With this series in hand, you can transform pure relaxation into a "personal journey" of traveling thousands of miles and reading thousands of books. When visiting these "World Heritage" sites, don't forget to take a photo in front of the "World Heritage" sign or flag. Because behind you is a place that the world takes pride in and many people dream of visiting.
We believe that after reading this series, you will gain a deeper understanding of the ancient charm of cultural landscapes and the beautiful scenery of natural landscapes, thus inspiring your desire to "visit and experience." When "visiting and experiencing," you will be proud of your country's "World Heritage" and learn from it; you will also be more motivated to protect these "heritages" and pass them on to future generations in a more beautiful and better state.