[1] Cultural heritage consists of monuments (such as architectural works, monumental sculptures, or inscriptions), groups of buildings, and sites (including archaeological sites).
[2] China accepted the convention on 12 December 1985, making its sites eligible for inclusion on the list.
The most recent additions took place in 2024, when the Beijing Central Axis and Badain Jaran Desert were listed.
One site is transnational, the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor is shared with Kazahkstan and Kyrgizstan.
[5] In addition to sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, member states can maintain a list of tentative sites that they may consider for nomination.