China Tourist Attractions: China World Heritage

The Great Wall

Thu, 24 Nov 2004 16:43:00 GMT

The Great Wall is one of the most renowned projects of the world. Construction of the wall began around the 7th-4th century BC during the Spring and Autumn Period. At that time, feudal states built walls for self-defense against nomadic tribes.

The Palace Museum in Beijing

Sat, 26 Nov 2004 19:30:00 GMT

The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City or "Gugong", was the imperial residence and center of the kingdom during the reign of 24 emperors. 14 in the Ming and 10 in the Qing dynasty resided and ruled from this palace for 491 years until Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty and of China. It is now the largest and best preserved ancient architecture in China.

Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 14:07:00 GMT

Peking Man was discovered in Zhoukoudian Village, on the Longgu Mountain, Fangshan District,50 km south-west of Beijing.The site is not only an exceptional reminder of the prehistorical human societies of the Asian continent, but also illustrates the process of evolution.

Lushan Mountain

Thu, 24 Nov 2004 19:56:00 GMT

Lushan Mountain is located in the southern part of Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, on the bank of Poyang Lake. It is one of China's famous mountains and covers an area of 302 square kilometers. The mountain is a well-known scenic area, summer resort and place for patients to recuperate. Dahanyang Peak, the highest peak, rises 1,474 meters above sea level. The mountain boasts in imposing and magnificent peaks, unique waterfalls, and historical sites as well as a ganging sea of clouds and a warm and comfortable climate.

Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang and Museum of Terra Cotta Warriors

Thu, 24 Nov 2004 18:30:00 GMT

The mausoleum, located in Lintong County, 35 kilometers east of Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, is regarded as "the eighth wonder of the world" and has been listed as a world heritage site by the UNESCO in December 1987. It draws millions of visitors from home and abroad every year.

Taishan Mountain

Thu, 24 Nov 2004 16:53:00 GMT

Mt Tai,the first of the "Five Sacred Mountains", is located in the central part of Shandong Province, within the precincts of Jinan, Licheng and Tai'an, covering an area of 426 square kilometers. Its circumference is 80 kilometers.Taishan Mountain has 72 majestic peaks, magnificent waterfalls, centuries-old pines and cypresses and fascinating rocks. There are five tourist zones and two routes up the mountain - one in the east and one in the west.

Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang

Thu, 24 Nov 2004 17:08:00 GMT

The Grottoes of Dunhuang include the Mogao Grottoes, West Thousand-Buddha Cave and Yulin Grottoes. The grottoes are about 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang in Gansu Province and are hewn from a steep cliff at the foot of Mingsha Mountain. In places they are five stories high and their length from north to south is more than 1,600 meters.It is a 1,000-year-old ancient art gallery still living today. Each cave and each mural has its own story.

Huangshan Mountain

Tue, 22 Nov 2004 16:31:00 GMT

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is in the Huangshan City area, south Anhui Province. Huangshan is famous for its four uniques, i.e. queer pines, grotesque rocks, cloud seas, and a hot spring.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Thu, 24 Nov 2004 18:58:00 GMT

Jiuzhaigou is in Nanping County, Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. The main district stretches 80 kilometers in one direction and takes up an area of more than 60,000 hectares. There are six scenic spots-Changhai, Jianyan, Nuorilang, Shuzheng, Zharu and Heihai. The area is well known both at home and abroad for its natural scenery which includes snowy peaks, double waterfalls, colorful forests and green sea. Tibetan customs are another attraction.

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 15:24:00 GMT

Located in northwestern Hunan, Wulingyuan is known as the Wulingyuan scenic area, including three parts: Zhangjiajie National Park, Suoxiyu Nature Reserve and Tianzi Mountain Natural Reserve. The scenery of Wulingyuan is truly spectacular.The site is distinguished by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone pillars and peaks.

Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 14:45:00 GMT

Situated in Songpan County, north-west part of Sichaun province, the Huanglong valley is made up of snow-capped peaks and the easternmost of all the Chinese glaciers.

In addition to its mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystems can be found, as well as spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. The area also has a population of endangered animals, including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys.

Chengde Mountain Resort and Temples

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 16:05:00 GMT

Chengde Imperial Palace, located in Chengde City, Hebei Province, is one of the largest and best-preserved imperial palaces as a summer resort and hunting ground for emperors of the Qing Dynasty outside Beijing.

Mansion, Temple and Cemetery of Confucius in Qufu

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 16:44:00 GMT

The Temple of Confucius and the Mansion of Confucius are located in Qufu, Shandong Province. Qufu is the hometown of Confucius, the great philosopher, statesman, educator and the father of Confucianism in ancient China. They are cultural sites and attract tourists from both China and abroad.

Ancient Architectural Complex on Wudang Mountain

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 17:34:00 GMT

Wudang Mountain, also known as Taihe Mountain, is located in Danjiangkou City, northwest Hubei Province. It is not only a famous Taoist mountain and birthplace of the art of Wudang boxing but is also known as the site of an ancient architectural complex both at home and abroad. In 1994 it was listed as a world cultural heritage site.

Potala Palace in Lhasa

Fri, 25 Nov 2004 18:10:00 GMT

Situated on Hongshan Mountain in Lhasa, the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Potala Palace is 3,700 meters above sea level.The Potala Palace on the top of the Potala Hill is the symbol of Lhasa. It is 117 meters tall and 4O meters wide and has towering buildings with golden roofs and a group of huge castle palaces.