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October 2nd 2010
Published: November 15th 2009
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As at 2010, China has the most World Heritage Sites in Asia (40) and is No 3 in the world after Italy and Spain. These sites are selected because of their cultural or/and natural values to the world. This entry is a summary of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in China that we have visited. You can look at the descriptions in the photos to understand the place. We think the sites are one of th... Read Full Entry



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Sanqingshan MountainSanqingshan Mountain
Sanqingshan Mountain
Famous for its granite formations that looks like animals and humans
Xidi and Hongcun VillageXidi and Hongcun Village
Xidi and Hongcun Village
Represents the architectural design and layout of the ancient villages around the area.
Huangshan MountainHuangshan Mountain
Huangshan Mountain
Mountain famous because of its pine trees shapes, granite rock formations, hot springs and cloud sea.
Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples in ChengdeMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples in Chengde
Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples in Chengde
This picture is the main hall of Puning temple. It is the most popular temple in the area and houses the world largest wooden Buddha sculpture.
China DanxiaChina Danxia
China Danxia
The key landscapes of Danxia are low land around (or rivers flowing through) cliffs and hills. This picture is the Danxia at Longhushan
Historical Monuments of DengfengHistorical Monuments of Dengfeng
Historical Monuments of Dengfeng
Ancient Chinese believed this place was the centre of heaven and earth.
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang MountainsAncient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
The temples were constructed over 1000 years and some of them are financed by the ruling royal familes. Thus, the good collection of architectural works.
Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest AreaWulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area
The sand pillars landscape looks like a chinese landscape painting.



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