As of June, 2003, china had 28 cultural relic sites and natural landscapes on the "World Heritage List", one artistic contribution included in the "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity", and is still pursuing the heritage application process.
China's culture and natural heritage belongs not only to China but to the whole world and all of humanity. This book, "China's World Heritage", is a large-scale pictorial that focuses a length on these 28 legacies. Live descriptions introducing the related cultural items, history, geography and natural expertise are accompanied by exquisite photographs displaying the unique value of China's World Heritage. They help the reader to understand the shape of Chinese culture developed over thousands of years, political ideology, moral concepts, philosophical ideas, aesthetic pursuits, life interests and even the conduct and spirit of the Chinese people. They also inspire people to think about the meaning of traditional culture and the natural environment as a source of power and sustenance in a way we trust will gain the reader's support.
UNESCO embraces China's efforts to safeguard the cultural and natural heritage of mankind.