Natural heritage

BEIJING, June 11 ( tasteallchina ) -- China looks forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with all parties to let world heritage shine brighter, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding that world heritage protection requires intercultural dialogue and cooperation. June 8 was China's eighth Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. At a daily news briefing, spokesperson Lin Jian elaborated on China's efforts and achievements in world heritage protection, noting that China is one of the world's leading countries in terms of world heritage. "We now have 57 world heritage sites, ranking second in the world, and have the world's largest number of world natural heritage sites as well as cultural and natural heritage sites," he said. China attaches great importance to world heritage protection, Lin said. Since joining the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1985, China has made steady progress in this field, ensured rigorous protection and sustainable utilization of natural and cultural heritage in a balanced way, and promoted the conservation and development of the fine Chinese history and culture, he added. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, China has made heritage protection part and parcel of efforts to…

The Wuyi Mountains are listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. They are located between Wuyishan City in Fujian Province and Wuyishan Town in Jiangxi Province, around a 3½-hour train ride from Shanghai or Xiamen.The Wuyi Mountains are well known for their abundance of deep canyons, dense forests, waterfalls, animals, flora, and fauna. They are an idyllic destination for any nature lover.Wuyishan is suitable for travel all year round with a different type of beauty in each season.What to See in the Wuyi MountainsThe tour routes in Wuyi Mountains Scenic Area can be divided into four parts: 1) Nine-Bend River and Wuyi Palace Scenic Area, 2) One-Line-Sky and Tiger Hissing Scenic Area, 3) Tianyoufeng ('Sky-Swimming Peak'), and 4) Da Hong Pao and Water Curtain Cave Area.Whether you're interested in hiking, boating, bird watching, tea estates, waterfalls, cultural heritage sites, or simply want to explore a beautiful, pollution-free part of China, the Wuyi Mountain Range offers something for everyone.Nine-Bend CreekNine-Bend Creek (九曲溪 Jiuqu Xi) is the centerpiece of Mt. Wuyi. This river is aptly named, as it abruptly changes course nine times over its 8.5 square-kilometer (3.3 square-mile) region of the park.Two gorgeous waterfalls, known as the Green Dragon Waterfall and Phoenix Waterfall, are particularly beautiful attractions. A few caves are located directly adjacent to the waterfalls, giving visitors an unparalleled view through the cascades of water.Nine-Bend…

On July 6th, 2008, Mount Sanqingshan National Park, located to the northeast of Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during the 32nd session of World Heritage Committee. It is also designated as a national key scenic spot, a grade AAAA national tourist area, a national natural heritage and a national geo-park.The scenic area covers 229.5 square kilometers. Among the numerous peaks, Yujing Peak, with an elevation of 1819.9 meters, is the highest peak in Mount Sanqingshan. Apart from that, there are also thousands of streams pouring into pools, ancient trees growing thick with rare birds and animals flying and creeping among them. It is one of the most diversified ecological environment in East Asia, providing home for 2,373 species of higher plant and 1,728 species of wild animals.If you pay a visit here, you’ll have the chance to see meteorological phenomena such as Cloud Sea, Cloud Waterfall, Sanqing Divine Light, Five Colors Road in the Clouds and Meteor Showers. Despite that, you can also experience Taoism culture as there are many historic Taoist stone structures and other relics. So, what are you waiting for? Come and visit!

Linyi, located in East China's Shandong province and known as Langya in ancient times, boasts a rich cultural and natural heritage.Langya Ancient City is a must-see attraction in the city. As night falls, visitors can witness renowned historical figures reenacting history before their eyes, offering a captivating journey through time. Here are some photos of the nighttime performances in the area.Enthralling water light show and mountain-shaped water light installations illuminate the sky at Langya Ancient City. Adorned in traditional attire, performers take center stage under the night sky, while the synchronized fountain behind them dances to the rhythm of the music. A captivating performance on a riverboat draws in a crowd of visitors, eager to capture the moment with their cameras.