World heritage tours--5,000-year long history of civilization

China is a country that has a 5,000-year long history of civilization. In numerous regions on the vast expanse of its territory, the natural scenery is fine, ecosystem intact, and geological structure unique. Some wild plants and animals that are going to to be extinct in the world are well preserved in some regions. Besides, the industrious, courageous and intelligent Chinese people of the ancient times had created, through their arduous and tough struggle on this beautiful and fertile land, our brilliant and glorious ancient civilization, and left to the world today a host of valuable heritages.
World heritage is shown in two aspects: cultural and natural. The cultural heritage refers to historic sites, building complexes and relics which are of historical, esthetic, archeological and scientific and cultural or anthropological values. The natural heritage refers to outstanding natural, ecological and geographical structures; species on the brink of extinction; and geographic regions with scientific, preservation or esthetic significance.
By the end of 2000, there are 27 items of China have been included in the List of World Natural & Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. They are:
The World Cultural Heritage:
The Great Wall; Taishan; Imperial Palace of the Ming & Qing Dynasties; Mogao Caves; Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor; Peding Man Site at Zhoukoudian; The Mountain Resort of Chengde; Temple and Cemetery of Confucius; The Wudang Mountains; Potala Palace; Lushan National Park; Old Town of Lijiang; The Ancient City of Pingyao; Suzhou Gardens; The Summer Palace in Beijing; Temple of Heaven; Dazu Stone Sculpturese;  Mt. Qingcheng and Dujiangyan; Ancient Villages - Xidi And Hongchun; Longmen Caves; Imperial Tombs of the Ming & Qing Dynasties.
World Natural Heritage:
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic
Huanglong Scenic Area
Wulingyuan Scenic
World Cultural & Natural Heritage
Mount Huangshan
Mt. Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha
Mount Wuyi