West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou was inscribed on the World Heritage List. It is one of the first nationally designated key scenic spots in mainland China. It is also one of China’s major freshwater lakes. The West Lake combines natural and humanistic aesthetics. Since the 9th century, West Lake has been an inspiration for Chinese poets, painters, and philosophers. Mythological novels around the West Lake have also emerged in an endless stream, the most famous is the legend of the White Snake, which adds a different kind of mysterious color to the West Lake. At present, SDG goals have been achieved through relevant digital technologies for Sustainable Cities and Communities. For example, the West Lake Scenic Area has built a tourist flow monitoring system, which utilizes technologies such as real-time monitoring systems and infrared sensing. The sustainable development of the scenic spot is guaranteed. At the same time, through high-precision 3D scanning and modeling technology, the historic buildings and cultural landscapes of the West Lake are digitally archived, providing detailed data support for the restoration and research of cultural relics.
Hanuman Uddana Veerabhadra Temple, Hampi
Relief of Hanuman in the court of the Uddana Veerabhadra Temple, Hampi, Karnataka, India. The colour blots on the relief are made by priests or devotees with sindoor.
Immovable Culture Heritage,Movable Cultural Heritage
Hampi, situated in Karnataka, India, is a rich repository of India's historical and cultural heritage, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary significance. Once a vibrant thriving capital of the Vijayanagar Empire between the 14th and 16th centuries CE, it stands as testament to the grandeur and sophistication of one the India's most powerful medieval kingdoms. Traversing an expansive 4,100 hectares, this archaeological wonder showcases a diverse collection of is structures that represents the pinnacle of architectural work and artistic excellence of the era. The site is well known for its monumental architecture, contains intricately designed temples dedicated to various gods/deities, sprawling royal complexes that once house of royal family and nobles, and civic buildings which supported the daily life of its citizens. These edifices are adorned by exquisite stone carvings and sculptures that emphasise the supremacy of Dravidian art. Beyond its artistic accomplishments, Hampi also exhibits advanced engineering through its advanced water management systems. These include meticulously constructed canals, tanks, and step wells that ensured efficient water supply and storage in a semi-arid landscape.
The Sichuan giant panda habitat(The Wolong National Nature Reserve)
The Sichuan Giant Panda Habitat consists of seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks in Sichuan Province, China. Wolong National Nature Reserve, located in Wenchuan County, is one of them. It was established in 1963 to protect giant pandas and forest ecosystems. The Sichuan Giant Panda Habitat was inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site on July 12, 2006. More than 30% of the world’s wild giant pandas live here, and the region boasts rich biodiversity — not only giant pandas, but also Sichuan golden monkeys, snow leopards, and other endangered species. In the Sichuan panda habitat, digital technology has been widely applied to support biodiversity conservation, contributing to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. The Sichuan Provincial Forestry and Grassland Bureau, together with Huawei and other partners, has developed a real-time forest and grassland fire monitoring system based on the Huawei Cloud platform. This system covers the province’s forest ecosystem, including the Giant Panda National Park. It has significantly improved the accuracy of fire warnings and monitoring, playing a vital role in protecting the panda habitat.