China has a vast territory of 9,6 million km², where rivers and mountains, natural resources and beautiful landscapes abound, and there are countless picturesque sites and historical values. 38 World Heritage Sites They represent the quintessence of this land. Once there, one will fall into ecstasy and will not be able to stop admiring its majesty, beauty, immensity and particular charm.
Among these World Heritage Sites in China are several spectacular mountains, such as Mount Taishan, where 72 emperors have climbed throughout history to offer sacrifices to Heaven and Earth; Huangshan Mountain, world-famous for its majestic pines, strangely shaped peaks and exotic rocks; Emei Mountain, regarded as one of the four great Buddhist mountains in China; Qingchengshan Mountain, the cradle of Taoism in China; … And, the beautiful rivers listed among the World Heritage Sites in China add to these mountains' spiritual magnificence. The three rivers Jinsha, Lancang and Nujiang in Yunnan Province flow parallel without joining; Jiuzaigou Valley presents with its upright trees and beautiful lakes a panorama like a fairy tale world; Huanglong with its colorful lakes and other elements constitutes an impressive multicolored area; … These mountains and these moving rivers and lakes endow this ancient country of surprising charm which attracts more and more tourists.
There are also many majestic and imposing imperial architectural works among them, such as the sumptuous Imperial Palaces of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties, the splendid Summer Palace in Beijing, the vast Imperial Cemeteries of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Mausoleum and the Terracotta Army Pit of Emperor Qinshihuang in Xi'an, called the "XNUMXth Wonder of the World", etc., all of which are of different styles and extraordinary beauty. The classical gardens of Suzhou are small but of fine elegance; Xidi and Hongcun villages are notable for their ancient and simple form; the historic center of Macao has strong foreign features; Lijiang in Yunnan is an ancient city with various ethnic minority characteristics; …In addition, there are also many national wonders, such as the magnificent Great Wall, numerous grottoes of statues, etc., which have been silently recording the steps of the development of human history and civilization for thousands of years, and waiting to be exploited and appreciated by tourists.
World Heritage sites in China, whether they are creations of nature that delight the eye or classic cultural works created by the ingenious Chinese people, all represent the common wealth of mankind and are also jewels of China's rich tourism resources. When you come here for a visit, apart from enjoying the pleasure of sightseeing, you will be able to experience how broad and profound the culture of the Chinese nation is and gain a better understanding of this ancient nation.
Source: China National Tourism Office
