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China’s New UNESCO Geoparks: Two Gems Shine Bright

Two geoparks in Qinghai and Chongqing join UNESCO, boosting the Chinese mainland’s total to 49 – the highest globally!

Discover the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a thousand-year-old symbol of Chinese Buddhist heritage blending ancient wisdom with timeless elegance.

Beijing concert unites Chinese sheng and Japanese sho in a celebration of cross-cultural musical heritage by Wu Tong and Mayumi Miyata.

Discover how Xi’an merges tradition and innovation to protect its six UNESCO-listed heritage sites this World Heritage Day!

Discover Foguang Temple’s East Hall—the largest surviving Tang dynasty wooden structure on the Chinese mainland, showcasing timeless craftsmanship.

Discover Foguang Temple, a stunning Tang Dynasty marvel celebrating ancient wooden craftsmanship and timeless design.

Asia unites green energy and cultural preservation to protect the environment and celebrate its vibrant heritage.

Discover the legend of a 400-year-old peony in Baihua Garden—a timeless symbol of beauty & heritage from the Ming Dynasty.

Discover the 1,200-year-old Honghe Hani Rice Terraces in Yuanyang, Yunnan, where sustainable ingenuity meets breathtaking natural beauty.

Dive into the captivating history of Daming Palace, the Tang Dynasty marvel whose iconic design continues to influence East Asia.