Religious structure, Indigenous
Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
The Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains has been made a WHS for its many Taoist monasteries and secular buildings which have had a profound influence on Chinese art and architecture.
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Chongmyo Shrine
Chongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines that have been preserved.
Consecrated to the forefathers of the Choson dynasty (1392-1910), it has existed in its current form since the 16th century and houses tablets bearing the teachings of members of the former royal family.
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Dazu Rock Carvings
The Rock Carvings in Dazu, southwest China, are highly authentic, have high aesthetic qualities and show the coming together of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
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Huangshan
Huang Shan (meaning Yellow Mountain) is a mountain range that has played a leading role in the cultural, literary and artistic history of China because of its scenic beauty.
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Itsukushima Shrine
The Unesco decided to reward this shrine, because it is: "the supreme example of this form of religious centre, setting traditional architecture of great artistic and technical merit against a dramatic natural background and thereby creating a work of art of incomparable physical beauty.
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Jelling
Jelling Mounds, Runic Stones and Church are outstanding examples of the pagan Nordic culture and its transition into Christianity.
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Kii Mountain Range
Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites - Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, and Koyasan - linked by pilgrimage routes to the ancient capital cities of Nara and Kyoto, reflect the fusion of Shinto, rooted in the ancient tradition of nature worship in Japan, and Buddhism, which was introduced to Japan from China and the Korean peninsula.
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Lushan National Park
Lushan National Park is a cultural landscape known for its natural beauty. It has inspired many Chinese artists, writers, philosophers and scientists.
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Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiang Irrigation System are two separate sites located in the Sichuan province of southwest China.
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Mount Taishan
Mount Tai (Chinese: Tai Shan) is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an, in Shandong Province.
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Mount Wuyi
Mount Wuyi, located at Fuijan province, is the most outstanding biodiversity conservation zone of Southeast China.
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Nikko
The surroundings of Nikko have been known for ages as a holy place. The temples and other shrines in this area originate from the 17th century and attract attention because of their rich decorations.
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Osun-Osogbo
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest that is the cradle of Yoruba cultural traditions. It is the domicile of Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility.
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Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperor of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship heaven and pray for good harvests.
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Temple, Mansion and Cemetery of Confucius
The Temple and Cemetery of Confucius, and the Kong Family Mansion are three important sites in Confucianism.
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Tombs of Buganda Kings
The Tombs of Buganda Kings in Kasubi are regarded as the major spiritual centre for the Buganda people, the largest Ugandan ethnic group.
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Tongariro National Park
Tongariro is a national park with active volcanic mountains and a number of Maori religious sites. It is situated on the North Island of New Zealand.
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Tsodilo
Tsodilo holds unique religious and spiritual significance to local peoples, as well as a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.
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Uluru
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, formerly known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation located in the Northern Territory of central Australia.
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