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Cambodians’ favored World Heritage sites in China

柬埔寨人喜欢的中国世界遗产

The Great Wall is an impressive architectural marvel that stretches for thousands of
miles. It has stood strong for over 2,000 years, crossing deserts, Gobis, grasslands, and
towering over mountains and hills until it meets the sea. This monumental structure rep-
The Great Wall resents the ancient ancestors of China and their remarkable interaction with the world,
creating a unique cultural legacy that is unparalleled.
长 heritage” for the Chinese people. It is not only a renowned symbol of China but also a
Indeed, the Great Wall holds immense significance as a spiritual symbol and a “living
testament to the greatness of human civilization. The majestic landscapes and rich his-
torical and cultural legacy of the Great Wall have captivated the interest of numerous
城 Cambodian visitors.
On July 24, 2019, the “Program for the Construction of the Great Wall, the Grand
Canal, and the Long March National Cultural Parks” was brought forward and ap-
proved. Subsequently, in 2021, the “Plan for the Construction and Protection of the
Great Wall National Cultural Park” was unveiled. These initiatives have given the
cultural heritage of the Great Wall a renewed purpose and significance. The ongoing
construction of the park is aimed at benefiting the public, while emphasizing the eternal
spirit of the Great Wall. In this new era, the ancient Great Wall proudly stands tall.

The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and the Terra-Cotta Warriors were com-
missioned by Ying Zheng, also known as Qin Shi Huang (259 BCE – 210 BCE). This
The Mausoleum of monumental project spanned over 39 years and stands as the first grand and meticulously
the First Qin Emper- planned imperial mausoleum in Chinese history.
The pits of the Terra-Cotta Warriors are burial pits located on the outskirts of the Mau-
or and the Ter- soleum of the First Qin Emperor. As of 2021, three of these pits have been uncovered,

ra-Cotta Warriors forming a triangular arrangement from west to east. Among them, Pit Number 1 boasts the
largest area, covering approximately 14,260 square meters. These pits house thousands
of exquisitely crafted terra-cotta warriors and horses in different forms. The Terra-Cotta
秦始皇陵 Warriors are regarded as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and the Terra-Cotta Warriors hold immense
及 significance not only within ancient Chinese civilization but also as a vital part of the
world’s cultural heritage. They serve as profound representations of the wisdom and
ingenuity of the ancient Chinese people, leaving behind a priceless cultural legacy for
兵马俑坑 generations to come. On March 4, 1961, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was in-
cluded on the First List of Key Cultural Sites under State Protection by the State Council
of China. Furthermore, in December 1987, both the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
and the Terra-Cotta Warriors were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.