World Heritage Sites in China _ China World Heritage Tours

Quanzhou, Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List during its 44th session held in Fuzhou on 25 July 2021, bringing the total number of the China's UNESCO World Heritage sites to 56. The cultural property comprises 22 functionally and spatially connec... Read more>>
Dazu Rock Carvings Dazu Rock Carvings are located in Dazu County at the southeast of Sichuan province, 167 kilometers away from Chongqing on its east. It contains an exceptional series of rock carvings dating from the 9th to the 13th century. Read more>>
Leshan Giant Buddha Leshan City is a renowned tourist resort as it boasts the No.1 Buddha under Heaven. It is the largest carved stone Buddha in the world and at the time of its construction was the tallest statue in the world. Read more>>
Forbidden City The Forbidden City, located at the exact center of the ancient city of Beijing, was the home and center of power for 24 emperors during the mid to latter Ming and Qing dynasties. Read more>>
Great Wall The Great Wall is by far mankind’s most extensive construction endeavor. It zig-zags up and down steep ridges and is punctuated with imposing watchtowers, making the Great Wall the travel icon of China. Read more>>
Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is an architecturally splendid set of religious buildings used for sacrificial ceremonies and prayers by the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Read more>>
Summer Palace The Summer Palace boasts the peak of Chinese gardening and architectural art, yet the whole is harmonious, known as “The Loyal Gardens Museum” and ranked as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more>>
Mount Taishan Mount Taishan is the most venerated one of China's five sacred Taoist mountains. It is listed as a World Heritage Site. The attractions include great sunrise scenery, Daizong Archway, and Stone Sutra Ravine attracts millions of tourists each year. Read more>>
Yongding Hakka House Hakka House is the most characteristic architecture in Fujian Province. Here visitors could enjoy fantastic architectural design of Hakka people. Zhengcheng Lou and Chengqi Lou are outstanding simples of Hakka house. Read more>>
Dujiangyan Irrigation System Dujiangyan Irrigation System was built in the 3rd century BC by prefect and engineer Li Bing to divert the fast-flowing Min River via weirs into irrigation canals. Read more>>