China Archives | World Heritage Travel https://worldheritagesites.net/category/asia/east-asia/china/ Your one-stop shop for World Heritage tourism information! Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:09:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://worldheritagesites.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-WHS-logo-transparent-background-32x32.png China Archives | World Heritage Travel https://worldheritagesites.net/category/asia/east-asia/china/ 32 32 West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou https://worldheritagesites.net/west-lake-cultural-landscape-hangzhou/ https://worldheritagesites.net/west-lake-cultural-landscape-hangzhou/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:49:32 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=37607 An ancient landscaped environment based on Buddhist principles in garden design that have been influential for over a thousand years.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/west-lake-cultural-landscape-hangzhou/feed/ 0 Mount Taishan https://worldheritagesites.net/mount-taishan/ https://worldheritagesites.net/mount-taishan/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:54:57 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=37300 One of the Five Great Mountains and an important place of worship, known for its Taoist temples.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/mount-taishan/feed/ 0 Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu https://worldheritagesites.net/three-confucian-sites/ https://worldheritagesites.net/three-confucian-sites/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:49:59 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=37306 An architectural collection in the hometown of Confucius, who was hugely influential in the history of China and many other countries.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/three-confucian-sites/feed/ 0 Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement https://worldheritagesites.net/kulangsu/ https://worldheritagesites.net/kulangsu/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:01:42 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=32693 An 18-century commercial port where foreign and Chinese influences mixed and intertwined, especially evident in the unique range of architecture.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/kulangsu/feed/ 0 The Great Wall https://worldheritagesites.net/great-wall-of-china/ https://worldheritagesites.net/great-wall-of-china/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:53:58 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=32354 An ancient and audacious architectural marvel over 12,000 miles long.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/great-wall-of-china/feed/ 0 Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing https://worldheritagesites.net/summer-palace-beijing/ https://worldheritagesites.net/summer-palace-beijing/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:26:33 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=30128 A summer retreat for China's emperors, with extensive classical gardens, an artificial lake, and a collection of palace buildings.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/summer-palace-beijing/feed/ 0 Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing https://worldheritagesites.net/temple-of-heaven-beijing/ https://worldheritagesites.net/temple-of-heaven-beijing/#respond Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:23:51 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=30112 A religious complex used by Ming and Qing dynasty emperors that is significant both symbolically and architecturally.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/temple-of-heaven-beijing/feed/ 0 Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area https://worldheritagesites.net/huanglong/ https://worldheritagesites.net/huanglong/#respond Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:14:54 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=30092 A beautiful high-elevation natural area known for its colorful ponds and waterfalls.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/huanglong/feed/ 0 Old Town of Lijiang https://worldheritagesites.net/lijiang/ https://worldheritagesites.net/lijiang/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:13:32 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=29993 A charming traditional Chinese town that combines Naxi, Han, Bai and Tibetan influences.

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]]> https://worldheritagesites.net/lijiang/feed/ 0 Classical Gardens of Suzhou https://worldheritagesites.net/classical-gardens-of-suzhou/ https://worldheritagesites.net/classical-gardens-of-suzhou/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:47:40 +0000 https://worldheritagesites.net/?p=29975 Nine traditional Chinese gardens that artfully mirror the natural world in very limited spaces.

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