Essence of World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Author: Editorial Committee of This Book
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Rare landscapes and unique folk customs, lost ancient civilizations and precious cultural relics, mysterious Earth mysteries and bizarre Earth wonders—all converge and collide here, creating a symphony poem of nature and humanity. With dynamic text, it depicts the Chinese landscape scroll, while vibrant images tell the geographical symbols of the East and West. Over 1,500 colorful geographical landmarks, more than 4,000 magnificent photographic images, and a 2.6 million-word, 10-volume masterpiece of human geography weave a dreamlike journey through time and space. In pursuit of their own development, humans have inevitably damaged the natural world, yet to secure their future, they are continuously improving and optimizing their relationship with nature, ensuring that all creatures on this blue planet can maintain their place for generations to come. To preserve and properly pass on the precious heritage shared by the world to future generations, the concept of "World Cultural and Natural Heritage" was proposed. Today, this concept has transcended national boundaries and spread to every corner of the globe. Its introduction marks a new height in human civilization; only through action can humanity create a brighter future for itself.