Mount Wuyi (World Heritage)
The Wuyi Mountains are located in the northwest of Fujian and consist of natural mountain and river landscapes. It has one of the world’s largest subtropical wet forests. There are also numerous cultural and...
Category: China
Rock Paintings of Besides (World Heritage)
The rock carvings date from the 9th to 13th centuries and are located northwest of Chongqing. The pictures give an insight into people’s everyday life and are a harmonious combination of Buddhism, Daoism and...
Temple of Heaven in Beijing (World Heritage)
The temple complex in the southeast of Beijing was of great spiritual importance in imperial China. The architecture of the buildings symbolizes the relationship between heaven and earth and the position of the emperor....
Imperial Garden Near Beijing (World Heritage)
The summer palace of the emperors with its palaces and temples, pavilions and pagodas is a masterpiece of garden art and the largest and best preserved garden complex in China. The outstanding elements include...
Suzhou Classical Gardens (World Heritage)
Of the original 200 gardens in Suzhou, almost 70 are still preserved today. They are masterpieces of classical Chinese garden art from the 16th to 18th centuries. Suzhou Classical Gardens: Facts Official title: Suzhou...
Ping Yao Old Town (World Heritage)
Ping Yao was founded in the 14th century and has largely preserved its historic cityscape. The city in Shanxi Province has more than 3800 architectural monuments, mainly from the Ming and Qing periods. It...
Lijiang Old Town (World Heritage)
Lijiang is located on a plateau at an altitude of 2600 m with a view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains. The old town is criss-crossed with a labyrinth of alleys and waterways. It...
Shan Emei Mountain Landscape (World Heritage)
The 3099 m high Shan Emei is one of the sacred mountains of Buddhism. Of the once more than 100 temples, only a few have survived since the Cultural Revolution. The most spectacular object...
Lushan National Park (World Heritage)
The national park in Jiangxi Province is one of the most important spiritual centers in China. A number of Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian temples stand in the midst of the beautiful landscape. Lushan National...
Potala Palace in Lhasa (World Heritage)
The 3700 m high Potala Palace in Lhasa was built in the 7th century and expanded between the 15th and 17th centuries. The huge building extends over 13 floors and has 999 rooms. The...