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. |