China News Service Client, Beijing, June 11 (Reporter Shangguan Yun) The sun and the moon are like shuttles, and before you know it, the 2022 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day has come.
At this time, various world heritage sites will always attract special attention.
In 1987, the Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes were included in the World Heritage List, becoming the first batch of world heritage sites in China to be successfully selected.
In 2021, "Quanzhou: China's World Marine Commerce and Trade Center in Song and Yuan Dynasties" was successfully included in the "World Heritage List", and the total number of world heritage sites in my country has risen to 56.
Data map: The picture shows Liusheng Tower, which is a landmark for merchants sailing from the main channel of Quanzhou Bay to the inland port, and also has the function of protecting business travelers.
Photo by Wang Dongming
Among them, some have amazing scenery, and some have profound inner meanings... Let's take a look at how beautiful these world heritages are.
World Heritage--
The Ming and Qing Palaces, the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin and the Terracotta Warriors, the ancient city of Pingyao, the Dazu Rock Carvings, the Suzhou Classical Gardens, the Yin Ruins... The precious world cultural heritage, after the vicissitudes of the years, is still shining.
Mogao Grottoes
In the 1980s, the Mogao Grottoes were included in the World Heritage List.
Data map: The picture shows the flowers and willows outside the ninth floor of the Mogao Grottoes.
Photo by Wang Binyin
The Mogao Grottoes are located in Dunhuang at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, commonly known as the Thousand Buddha Caves.
It is said that the Mogao Grottoes were built in the pre-Qin period. After the construction of the past dynasties, they have formed a huge scale. There are 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals, and 2,415 clay sculptures.
The Mogao Grottoes are famous for their exquisite statues and murals, showcasing Buddhist art that has lasted for thousands of years.
Tusi Ruins
In 2015, China's "Tusi Ruins" were successfully included in the World Heritage List, including the site of Laosi City in Yongshun, Hunan, Tangya Tusi City in Enshi, Hubei, and Hailongtun in Zunyi, Guizhou.
The three sites are the remains of the heyday of the Chinese chieftain system.
Data map: Aerial view overlooking the World Heritage Site - Feilongguan in Hailongtun, Zunyi.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Hou Yu
For example, Hailongtun is the military defense castle of the Yang clan chief in Bozhou, Guizhou. It is located on the top of the steep Longyan Mountain. It has 9 checkpoints and a city wall of more than 5,000 meters as the main body to build a solid mountain military defense system. The majestic city wall and the pass remains preserved to date.
Gulangyu: International Historical Community
In 2017, "Gulangyu Island: Historic International Community" was successfully included in the World Heritage List.
Data map: Gulangyu Island under the sunset.
Photo by Wang Dongming
Located at the mouth of the Jiulong River in Fujian, Gulangyu Island is known as the "Garden on the Sea", and is also known as the "Island of Piano" and "Island of Music".
Because the reefs on the southwest coast were hit by the waves, the sound was like a drum, hence the name "Gulang".
Here, the cultural relics buildings and historical sites of Gulangyu Island are not only cultural heritage, but also constitute a tactile living environment.
Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins
Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins are located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and were included in the World Heritage List in 2019.
It is the center of power and belief of Liangzhu culture.
The site is large in scale, and the overall value of its heritage is jointly carried by the city site, peripheral water conservancy system, graded cemetery (including altars) and unearthed artifacts represented by Liangzhu jade.
Data map: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, aerial photography of Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Gang
In addition, Liangzhu jades are not only rich in variety and well-made, many of them are also carved with fine decorations, reaching the peak of prehistoric jade treatment in China.
The craftsmanship is astounding.
world Natural Heritage--
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot, Yunnan Three Parallel Rivers Reserve, Sichuan Giant Panda Habitat... For a long time, many world natural heritages have attracted people's attention with their unique features.
Shennongjia
In the minds of many people, Shennongjia is famous for the legend that "Shennong taught the people to grow crops and taste all kinds of herbs".
It is located in the northwest of Hubei Province, and has the reputation of "green miracle" at the same latitude in the northern hemisphere. It was selected as a "World Heritage Site" in 2016.
Data map: Shennongjia Cloud Sea.
Photo by Xue Yang
What is more precious is that the integrity, authenticity, non-renewability and non-replicability of natural resources and ecosystems here are rare in the world.
In Shennongjia, there are a variety of rare wild animals such as golden monkeys and leopards.
Qinghai Hoh Xil
In 2017, Hoh Xil was successfully "applied to the World Heritage List".
The Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve is located in the northwest of Qinghai Province, with an average altitude of more than 4,500 meters. It is home to rare wild species such as Tibetan antelope, wild yak, and Tibetan wild ass.
This is a paradise for wild animals.
Data map: A group of Tibetan wild donkeys forage in the hinterland of Hoh Xil.
Photo by Chega
Hoh Xil has accumulated rich and special geological, ecological, biological and product resources, and preserves the most complete plateau plane of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Guizhou Fanjing Mountain
Fanjing Mountain is located in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, and is famous for its "Red Clouds and Golden Summit".
In 2018, it was successfully "applied for World Heritage".
The Fanjingshan ecosystem retains a large number of ancient relics, rare and endangered and endemic species, and is one of the most species-rich hotspots in the eastern deciduous forest bioregion.
Data map: Aerial photography of the world natural heritage site Fanjing Mountain and the Sea of Clouds.
Photo by Qu Honglun
It is also the only habitat and distribution area of the golden snub-nosed monkey and the Fanjingshan fir. It is also the most important protected area of the Shuiqinggang Forest in Asia. It is the region with the most abundant gymnosperms in the world and the most abundant bryophytes in the eastern deciduous forest bioregion. area.
Yellow (Bo) Sea Migratory Bird Habitat (Phase 1)
In 2019, China's Yellow (Bo) Sea Migratory Bird Habitat (Phase I) project was approved to be included in the World Heritage List.
It has the largest intertidal tidal flat in the world and is the central node of the East Asian-Australian migratory bird migration route with the most endangered species and the most threatened.
Data map: Elk gallops in Yancheng tidal flat wetlands.
Photo by Sun Huajin
The Yellow Sea Wetland in Yancheng, Jiangsu, where the first phase of the project is located, has more than 680 species of vertebrates and more than 500 species of invertebrates, including 415 species of birds.
It is said that this is also the largest wintering place for Chinese red-crowned cranes.
World cultural
and natural dual heritage——
These dual heritages of culture and nature have magnificent and beautiful scenery, and also have a long history of culture, allowing people to see poetry and distance through the beautiful scenery.
Tarzan
Mount Tai, located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, is definitely world-famous.
It was included in the "World Heritage List" in 1987 and is China's first world cultural and natural heritage.
Data map: Mount Tai after the snow is like a huge Chinese painting, so beautiful that it makes tourists fascinated.
Photo by Liu Sakang
"How about Dai Zongfu? Qilu Qing is not finished yet." Mount Tai was also called "Dai Mountain" and "Dai Zong" in ancient times.
Huangshan
In 1990, Mount Huangshan was included in the World Heritage List.
Located in the southern part of Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan is famous for its "Five Wonders" of strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs and winter snow.
The peaks and peaks are stacked, and the natural landscape is amazing.
The welcoming pine tree, which is located in the scenic spot of Yuping in Huangshan Mountain, is more than a thousand years old and is widely known.
Data map: The trees in the Huangshan Scenic Area are layered in color, red and yellow.
Photo by Chen Wei
As a traditional famous mountain in China, Mount Huangshan has profound historical and cultural connotations, with ancient buildings, cliff stone carvings, etc., and gave birth to the "Huangshan School of Painting" of Chinese landscape painting.
Mount Emei - Leshan Giant Buddha
In 1996, the Emeishan-Leshan Giant Buddha was successfully declared a World Heritage Site.
As the saying goes, "Emei is beautiful in the world." Mount Emei is located in the southwest of Sichuan Province and is one of the "Four Famous Buddhist Mountains" in China.
Data map: Tourists line up to "crawl" down the plank road in Leshan, Sichuan.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Liu Zhongjun
The Leshan Giant Buddha, excavated in the wild, is the largest stone carving on a cliff in China.
Wuyi Mountain
"I have known beautiful landscapes in my life, and I have seen it first in the southeast." In 1999, Wuyi Mountain was included in the "World Heritage List".
Wuyi Mountain, located in the northern part of Fujian, is "Danshan and clear water is the best in the southeast". It has many beautiful scenery such as beautiful waters, strange peaks, secluded valleys, and dangerous ravines. It enjoys a high reputation for its long history and culture and numerous cultural relics.
Data map: Wuyi Mountain's nine curves of green water, green mountains and red leaves complement each other.
Photo by Zhang Lijun
The vast land of China is full of splendid heritage treasure houses.
From bustling cities to ancient villages, from majestic mountains to quiet forests... World Heritage is a "gift from mankind to the future", which is worth remembering.
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