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People's Republic of China

China is enormous as an adventure destination, with trekking and climbing from Yunnan and Sichuan to the Tibetan Plateau, desert routes in the west, and major ski development in the north. A sensible choice for travelers who want huge range and scale, but regional rules, permits, and transport make planning very region-specific.

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Linked landscapes

Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to People's Republic of China.
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom China Danxia Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu’er Fanjingshan Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area Hubei Shennongjia Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Lushan National Park Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China Mogao Caves Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Mount Huangshan Mount Sanqingshan National Park Mount Taishan Mount Wutai Mount Wuyi Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, Chengde Qinghai Hoh Xil Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor Site of Xanadu South China Karst The Grand Canal The Great Wall Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area Xinjiang Tianshan Xixia Imperial Tombs Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape

UNESCO World Heritage in People's Republic of China

Showing 12 of 60 published UNESCO locations linked to People's Republic of China.

Cultural 1994

Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 1994.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Area Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
Cultural 1997

Ancient City of Ping Yao

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 1997.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Place Ancient City of Ping Yao
Cultural 2019

Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 2019.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Area Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
Natural 2024

Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 2024.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Area Badain Jaran Desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes
Natural 2012

Chengjiang Fossil Site

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 2012.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Place Chengjiang Fossil Site
Natural 2010

China Danxia

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 2010.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Area China Danxia
Cultural 1997

Classical Gardens of Suzhou

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 1997.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Place Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Cultural 2013

Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to People's Republic of China. Inscribed in 2013.

  • Countries People's Republic of China
  • Area Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces