Xi’an City Wall
“The fortifications of Xi’an, an ancient capital of China, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Xi’an…
Jianfu Temple on Qingcheng Shan
“Mount Qingcheng is amongst the most important centres of Taoism in China. It is host to many temples, the best preserved one…
Historic Center of Macao
“The Historic Center of Macao is a collection of locations, such as urban squares, streetscapes, churches and temples, that witness the unique…
Diaolous in Kaiping
Diaolous are fortified multi-storey watchtowers, generally made of reinforced concrete. The first towers were built during the early Qing Dynasty, reaching a…
Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou’s best-known feature is its dozens of blue, green and turquoise-colored lakes. Originating in glacial activity, they were dammed by rockfalls and…
Imperial Palace in Shenyang
“Early construction began in 1625 by the founder of the Qing dynasty. Also called the Mukden Palace, it was built to resemble…