This rich and detailed book celebrates China's entries on the treasured UNESCO World Heritage List using colour photography and key content from Chinese experts. The Chinese Treasure World Heritage in China is a full-length academic pictorial album offering unrivalled coverage of the UNESCO World Heritage List entries in China, with detailed specialist content from Chinese architectural experts and stunning Chinese photography. It examines every heritage site in China that have been awarded World Heritage status, such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Lijiang, Pingyao ancient city, as well as the newly selected Kaiping Diaolou and Wutai Mount. The photography brings to the life the essences of these incredible, hugely important architectural and natural sites enabling the reader to understand and experience stunning sceneries and unique locations without visiting in person. Available in instantly downloadable digital format, this compelling reference book will appeal to architects, designers, planners and academics, plus anybody with an interest in China's rich cultural heritage and national treasures.
- ISBN10 1844640833
- ISBN13 9781844640836
- Publish Date 1 December 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Paths International Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 363
- Language English