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For the past 30 years, China has successfully had 52 places declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which 36 are cultural sites, 12 are natural sites and four are mixed. These sites establish diverse and unique Chinese culture with natural wonders and historic beauty which safeguard the home to some of humanity’s earliest civilizations.

Even though China offers an incredible wealth of World Heritage Sites, there are still many more sites on the tentative list waiting to be explored.

Let’s take a look at 10 of those cultural and natural heritage sites in China, which may give you some clues when planning your next trip.