During the Wei, Jin and North and South Dynasties, Zibo began to produce porcelain, and during the Tang and Song dynasties, the skills of porcelain production continued to improve, and porcelain kilns were spread all over the place, with famous kilns including Zhaili kiln, Magcun kiln and Boshan kiln. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Boshan became an important centre for the production and sale of ceramics in the country. Zibo ceramics made full use of local ceramic resources, creating a colourful ceramic culture and a rough and bold, simple and bright style in the production process. Zibo ceramics have a wide range of subject matter, from everyday objects to furnishings to garden and architectural porcelain, reflecting in one way or another the social, economic and cultural background and outlook of the central Lu region at the time. The modern fine porcelain talc, high feldspar porcelain, high quartz porcelain, bone china won the national invention award, was selected as Zhongnanhai, Diaoyutai, the Great Hall of the People with porcelain, become "Zibo ceramics, contemporary national kiln" important symbol. On May 23, 2011, Zibo ceramics firing techniques were approved by the State Council to be included in the third batch of Chinese cultural heritage list.
Zhoucun Ancient Shopping Mall scenic spot is located in Zhoucun District, Zibo City, Shandong Province, known as the "dry dock", "Golden Zhoucun", "Silk Township", "the world's first village It is known as the "Dry Dock", "Golden Zhoucun", "Silk Town" and "The First Village in the World". The scenic spot covers a total area of 60.5 hectares and is now a provincial key cultural relics protection unit and a national AAAA level tourist attraction, mainly consisting of ancient streets such as Main Street, Silk Market Street and Yinzi Market Street, with more than 50,000 square metres of well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The Eastern Zhou Martyred Horse Pit is located in the western part of the village of Hetiatao in Linzi District, Zibo City. The owner of the tomb was Duke Jing of Qi, the 25th king after Jiang Tai Gong, who reigned for 58 years and was one of the longest rulers of Qi. The tomb is 26 metres from north to south and 23 metres from east to west. The outer chamber is located in the middle of the tomb, built of natural stone, 8 metres long from north to south, 7 metres wide from east to west and 5 metres deep. The tomb was robbed in its early years and no burial goods remain, except for the surrounding horse martyrdom pits, which are mostly intact.
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Intangible Heritage
The Temple of Heaven (traditional Chinese: 天壇; simplified Chinese: 天坛; pinyin: Tiāntán) is a complex of imperial religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1998 and was described as "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations..." as the "symbolic layout and design of the Temple of Heaven had a profound influence on architecture and planning in the Far East over many centuries."
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. April，2010
Culture,Immovable Culture Heritage,Tourism
The Yungang Grottoes (Chinese: 云冈石窟; pinyin: Yúngāng shíkū), formerly the Wuzhoushan Grottoes (Chinese: 武州山 / 武周山; pinyin: Wǔzhōushān), are ancient Chinese Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong, then called Pingcheng, in the province of Shanxi. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao. The site is located about 16 km west of the city of Datong, in the valley of the Shi Li river at the base of the Wuzhou Shan mountains. They are an outstanding example of the Chinese stone carvings from the 5th and 6th centuries. There are 53 major caves, along with 51,000 niches housing the same number of Buddha statues. Additionally, there are around 1,100 minor caves. A Ming dynasty-era fort is still located on top of the cliff housing the Yungang Grottoes.
Yinxu (modern IPA: [ín.ɕý]; Chinese: 殷墟; lit. 'Ruins of Yin') is the site of one of the ancient and major historical capitals of China. It is the source of the archeological discovery of oracle bones and oracle bone script, which resulted in the identification of the earliest known Chinese writing. The archeological remnants (or ruins) known as Yinxu represent the ancient city of Yin, the last capital of China's Shang dynasty which existed through eight generations for 255 years, and through the reign of 12 kings. Yinxu was discovered, or rediscovered, in 1899. It is now one of China's oldest and largest archeological sites, and was selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006. Yinxu is located in northernmost Henan province near the modern city of Anyang, and near the Hebei and Shanxi province borders. Public access to the site is permitted.
Photograph of Yinxu taken in Anyang, Henan in 2004, September 17.
The Great Laxey Mine Railway is now a part of the Manx Electric Railway. It is a historic narrow-gauge railway located in the village of Laxey on the Isle of Man. The railway served the Great Laxey Mine, which was once one of the largest lead and zinc mines in the world. The railway was built in the late 19th century to transport ore and miners to and from the mine. Today, the railway is a popular tourist attraction and serves as a reminder of the island's mining heritage. The railway is an important part of the Isle of Man's cultural heritage and represents the island's industrial history.
PSILORITIS UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK (Greece)
The PSILORITIS UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK, located on the Greek island of Crete, occupies the central part of the island and was established in 2001. It is rich in geological diversity, with cross sections of various rock types such as ophiolite, providing an excellent vantage point for understanding the progress of the Earth. The fascinating caves and deep canyons, its traditional cuisine, hundreds of species of plants and animals, its stunning scenery, and the many ways in which travelers can choose to visit Crete have given it an international reputation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a normal trip to Geopark became impossible, but a variety of digital technologies were subsequently found to be available for participation. Because UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK is a heritage site that serves both the functions of a park and educational purposes, it is particularly important to design a variety of visiting formats for this purpose. Even after the end of the virus, digital media is a good way to visit Geopark virtually, avoid pollution and other problems caused by too many tourists, maintain sustainability, continue green tourism, and play a positive role in climate change. This includes reducing the carbon emissions that people cause by travelling to their destinations. I have added a variety of different forms of media here. There are three different types in total, including photo, video and virtual tour. You can experience this UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK in a variety of ways and enjoy a brand-new travel experience.
"Grandmas Pies" geotrail virtual tour (from Geotourism in insular geoparks)
For visitors, the virtual tour offers a more immersive Psiloritis Geopark experience, allowing you to feel like you're actually on the road. In the meantime, you can skip the long walks and check out the locations of interest directly, which is convenient and time saving. For geopark directors, the virtual tour helps attract more visitors by presenting promotional content more vividly than traditional text brochures. Format: There is no suitable format option in the list above. I submitted the virtual tour in the form of a web page (html+javascript). If I want to store it locally, I should take .EXE(for PC) and .Dmg (for Mac) formats.
A very complete video showing the nearly 40 different scenic spots in the Psiloritis Geopark with lots of amazing overhead shots. If you can't get out of your house right now for some reason or don't have time to travel, taking five minutes to watch this video will not only give you a better sense of the situation, but also help you plan your next field trip.
Rouvas Wood and Gorge - PSILORITIS UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK (Greece)
This is a lengthy back-and-forth trail on the PSILORITIS GEOPARK. The overall length is about 9.7km. It will take you about four hours to complete the entire trail. The trail is open to passersby year-round and you might want to explore the trail with your friends on the weekends. Be aware, however, that there are also very steep climbs along this path, so be careful and keep your feet safe. But when you climb a steep hill with your friends, you can see beautiful canyon scenery, waterfalls of different sizes, and enjoy walking along the river while enjoying the lush scenery all around you.
Nan Madol is a prehistoric site on the south-eastern coast of the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean. It is a national park of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is often referred to as the 'Venice of the Pacific' because it consists of a series of small artificial islands and canals. "Nan Madol" means "within the intervals" in the local language, and the city was the capital of the Saudelaar dynasty until 1500. Nan Madu is a mysterious and magical place that includes many buildings and artificial islands built from thousands of huge stones, some weighing up to 50 tons, dating back to the 8th to 16th centuries AD. Once the centre of Micronesia, the city's unique architecture and advanced building techniques have attracted many people to see and learn. In July 2016, South Madure was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in danger at the 40th World Heritage Committee in Istanbul, Turkey.
Columnar basalt used in a wall built by in a header-stretcher technique Nandowas Isle
Nan Madol is located near the southern side of the Federated States of Micronesia. It is the only ancient city ever built atop a coral reef.
Culture,Movable Cultural Heritage,Intangible Heritage
Chinese calligraphy is the stylized artistic writing of Chinese characters. This written form of Chinese unites the languages (many mutually unintelligible) spoken in China. The creation of Chinese calligraphy is based on a long history and tradition that spans over two thousand years, and it is considered one of the most important cultural legacies of China. It has been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009 with reference No.00216. The nature of Chinese calligraphy is an art form that expresses emotions, thoughts and aesthetic concepts through elements such as strokes. Calligraphy is both a visual art and written art, and is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, with a deep cultural heritage and historical origins. In calligraphy, strokes are the most basic element of expression. Through the use of strokes, as well as the treatment of ink colour and layout, calligraphers express their emotions, personality and artistic pursuits in order to achieve emotional communication and aesthetic communication. Calligraphy is now taught in schools alongside traditional master-apprentice instruction. It's incorporated into national celebrations and religious rituals and has influenced modern art, architecture and design. Calligraphy is important for the appreciation of traditional culture and arts education, a source of pride and pleasure for Chinese people, and embodies China's artistic heritage.
The most ancient characters of China - the characters inscribed into the tortoise shells or animal bones in the Shang Dynasty (about 14th-11th century B.C.)
One of the surviving copies of the Lanting ji preface is said to be a copy by Feng Chengsu of the Tang dynasty. The surviving ink copies of the Lanting Preface are most famous for their "Shen Long Ben", which was named "Shen Long Ben" because of the small seal of the year of Li Xian, Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, at the beginning of the volume, and because the seal of Shen Long was only the left half, or "Shen Long Half Seal Ben ", to distinguish it from other copies. This copy is now in the Palace Museum, Beijing.
The Eye of the Sahara, also referred to as the Richat Structure, is a geological phenomenon of significant cultural, historical, and scientific value in Mauritania. The structure emerged over millions of years due to the gradual erosion of rock layers and is visible from space. It holds immense importance for archaeology, given its composition of bimodal tholeiitic and alkaline volcanism dating back to the Cretaceous era. Because of its striking circular shape, the structure remains a subject of considerable scientific inquiry. Its study has contributed significantly to our understanding of plate tectonics and the evolution of the Earth's surface.
Mount Sanqingshan National Park, located in Jiangxi Province, China, is a well-known world natural heritage site named after the three peaks of "Yujing, Yuhua and Yuxu". The park has a unique granite landform, and was recognized as a World Geopark in 2012. With a geological history of over 900 million years, the park boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, including over 2,000 plant species and more than 400 vertebrate species, many of which are endemic to the region. Furthermore, Mount Sanqingshan National Park has significant cultural and historical value in Taoist culture. The Taoist culture in Sanqing Mountain has a long history, dating back to Ge Hong in the Jin Dynasty, who emphasized the harmonious coexistence between man and nature to achieve the goal of becoming immortal. Today, the mountain and surrounding area contain ancient temples, shrines, and other religious structures, many of which have existed since the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Mount Sanqingshan National Park, located in Jiangxi Province, China, is a well-known world natural heritage site named after the three peaks of "Yujing, Yuhua and Yuxu". The park has a unique granite landform, and was recognized as a World Geopark in 2012. With a geological history of over 900 million years, the park boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna, including over 2,000 plant species and more than 400 vertebrate species, many of which are endemic to the region.
The Longmen Grottoes are a collection of Buddhist cave temples and statues located in Luoyang, China, dating back to the Northern Wei dynasty (386-535 AD) and the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). The grottoes contain over 100,000 Buddhist statues and carvings. The works of humans and nature have been harmoniously unified and the landscapes possess high integrity. The two sculptural art styles, the earlier “Central China Style” and the later “Great Tang Style” had great influence within the country and throughout the world, and have made important contributions to the development of the sculptural arts in other Asian countries. The sculptures and reliefs were created over a period of several centuries and represent a blend of Chinese and Indian Buddhist artistic traditions. The Longmen Grottoes have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 for their “outstanding artistic value” and their “testimony to the cultural tradition of Buddhist influence in China.” Digital technology has been used to enhance the preservation and accessibility of the Longmen Grottoes. For example, people use 3D scanning and printing technology that allowed for the creation of detailed replicas of the sculptures, which can be used for study and display purposes.
The novel is an extended account of the legendary pilgrimage of the Tang dynasty Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who traveled to the "Western Regions" (Central Asia and India) to obtain Buddhist sūtras (sacred texts) and returned after many trials and much suffering.The group of pilgrims journeys towards enlightenment by the power and virtue of cooperation with the help of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, together with a dragon prince who acts as Tang Sanzang's steed, a white horse. Journey to the West has strong roots in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, Confucianism, Taoist, and Buddhist theology, and the pantheon of Taoist immortals and Buddhist bodhisattvas are still reflective of some Chinese religious attitudes today. Enduringly popular, the novel is at once a comic adventure story, a humorous satire of Chinese bureaucracy, a source of spiritual insight, and an extended allegory.
Water Curtain Cave is a well-known scenic spot in Huaguo Mountain Scenic Garden. It is located on the top of the mountain, on the east side of the Reunion Palace of the Sanyuan Family Temple. It is a natural cave facing south. The cave is as wide as a hall, with clear springs hanging, dripping water from the cracks in the cliff at the entrance of the cave, and falling little by little, just like ice crystal jade balls. There are inscriptions such as "Shuijiang Cave" and "Lingquan" on the stone wall outside the cave. There are two stones on it, "God's Body Purifying" and "High Mountain and Flowing Water" in the Ming Dynasty, with bold and unrestrained strokes. This cave has been recorded in the inscriptions written by Zhang Chaorui, a literati contemporary with Wu Chengen. In Journey to the West, it is written as the hometown of Monkey King.
Water Curtain Cave (Journey to the West)
The novel is an extended account of the legendary pilgrimage of the Tang dynasty Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who traveled to the "Western Regions" (Central Asia and India) to obtain Buddhist sūtras (sacred texts) and returned after many trials and much suffering. The monk is referred to as Tang Sanzang in the novel. The novel retains the broad outline of Xuanzang's own account, Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, but adds elements from folk tales and the author's invention: Gautama Buddha gives this task to the monk and provides him with three protectors who agree to help him as an atonement for their sins. These disciples are Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing, together with a dragon prince who acts as Tang Sanzang's steed, a white horse. The group of pilgrims journeys towards enlightenment by the power and virtue of cooperation.
Located in Normandy, France, Mont-Saint-Michel is a former Gothic-style Benedictine abbey, and is thus an important site of medieval Christianity, as well as being famous for its unique aesthetic. Since the abbey was abolished in 1789, in 1863, Mont-Saint-Michel was turned into a prison. Despite the destruction of the early parts of the church, it has maintained a perfect combination of natural beauty and human history through centuries of constant maintenance, and is therefore considered one of the most fascinating sites in France. Over three million visitors come to visit each year to share its history and marvel at the majesty and wonder of this resort.
Jerusalem is the holy city of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which covers an area of approximately 0.9 square kilometres and was founded in the 7th century, the architecture is rich in geometric and floral motifs. It includes four quarters which are Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish. Jerusalem's three most famous monuments are the Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which represents Muslims, Jews and Christians respectively. Besides the three most famous ones, It also has 226 monuments from all three religions, which is extremely significant for the religious development of the world.
Jerusalem is the holy city of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which covers an area of approximately 0.9 square kilometres and was founded in the 7th century, the architecture is rich in geometric and floral motifs. It includes four quarters which are Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish. Jerusalem's three most famous monuments are the Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which represents Muslims, Jews and Christians respectively. Besides the three most famous ones, It also has 226 monuments from all three religions, which is extremely significant for the religious development of the world, which is recognised as a religious shrine in the world.
The photo of Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
Thebes has an area of 7,390.16 ha, it was the capital of the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055-1780 BC) and the New Kingdom (1567-1085 BC) in ancient Egypt, and under the years of development, the temple of Ramesses III and the Ramesseum of Ramesses II, the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens were gradually completed. It is not only a magnificent building and a magnificent work of art, but also a religious site that played a vital role in the development of culture in ancient Egypt. At the same time, it played an important role in the development of ancient Egyptian civilisation as a political centre for a long time.
Habu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Karnak Temple, etc. in Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Luxor posers at Karnak Temple, Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis "20111105_Egypt_0990 Luxor posers at Karnak Temple" by Dan Lundberg is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Eilean Donam Castle are tangible and Immovable culture heritage. It is one of the most famous castles in the world, located in the Scotland Highlands, near the village of Dornie, in the county of Ross-shire. It has great historical significance since exists spans over 800 years and has been occupied by various clans and armies. While its history dates back to 1220 AD, the original structure was destroyed in 1719, and in 1911 Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap bought the island of Eilean Donan and set about rebuilding the ruined castle. It took just over twenty years to rebuild, and the castle became an iconic symbol of Scotland.(Maciej Serda et al., 2021). Additionally, it has been featured in numerous films and television shows, adding to its cultural significance. The castle also houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands, including exhibits on the castle's history, the clan system, and the Highland Clearances. This provides a valuable educational resource for visitors, students, and researchers.
Eilean Donam Castle are tangible and Immovable culture heritage. It is one of the most famous castles in the world, located in the Scotland Highlands, near the village of Dornie, in the county of Ross-shire. It has great historical significance since exists spans over 800 years and has been occupied by various clans and armies. While its history dates back to 1220 AD, the original structure was destroyed in 1719, and in 1911 Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap bought the island of Eilean Donan and set about rebuilding the ruined castle. It took just over twenty years to rebuild, and the castle became an iconic symbol of Scotland.(Maciej Serda et al., 2021). Additionally, it has been featured in numerous films and television shows, adding to its cultural significance. The castle also houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands, including exhibits on the castle's history, the clan system, and the Highland Clearances. This provides a valuable educational resource for visitors, students, and researchers
Eilean Donam Castle are tangible and Immovable culture heritage. It is one of the most famous castles in the world, located in the Scotland Highlands, near the village of Dornie, in the county of Ross-shire. It has great historical significance since exists spans over 800 years and has been occupied by various clans and armies. While its history dates back to 1220 AD, the original structure was destroyed in 1719, and in 1911 Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap bought the island of Eilean Donan and set about rebuilding the ruined castle. It took just over twenty years to rebuild, and the castle became an iconic symbol of Scotland.(Maciej Serda et al., 2021). Additionally, it has been featured in numerous films and television shows, adding to its cultural significance. The castle also houses a museum that showcases the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands, including exhibits on the castle's history, the clan system, and the Highland Clea
Chinese tea ceremony is an intangible culture heritage. China is the homeland of tea and the birthplace of tea ceremony around the world. Rooted in the rich social practices of the Chinese people, tea culture was fully formed during the Tang Dynasty and has become an important part of traditional Chinese culture after more than a thousand years of development and changes. Tea culture has nurtured the lifestyle and cultural character of the Chinese people, promoted the integration and cultural identity of the Chinese nation, and profoundly influenced the development pattern of tea culture around the world. Those particularly highlights the social and cultural value of tea ceremony. It also has many values, for examples, sustainability value: Chinese tea ceremony places great importance on the natural environment and the growing and processing of tea leaves. It emphasizes the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world, and the cultivation of tea as a sustainable and harmonious practice.
The Dutse Durbar Festival is an intangible cultural event that takes place twice a year in Jigsaw state. The festival usually coincides immediately after the muslim holiday of Eid and run for multiple days(averagely 3-5). It is a form of procession in the same way present in the UK. It usually starts and ends at the The kings(Emir) palace. The Emir who is the highest traditional ruler, comes out of his palace including traditional rulers, district heads, local chiefs, and their entourage to go on a predetermined route on horses. The king is usually located in the middle of the procession while the kings guards and other traditional rulers surround the king. They are all dressed up in their best attire. These are some of the activities performed on that day 1. The Processions 2. Traditional Music and Dance 3. Horse Decorations & Racing 4. Cultural Displays 5. Food and Entertainment