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World Heritage Day: 10 must-visit archaeological sites in China

Updated: 2024-04-18 06:55 ( chinadaily.com.cn )
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3. Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu, Zhejiang province

The Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province dates back 5,300 years. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.

It covers a vast area of nearly 34 square kilometers and features more than 50 sites around the Mojiao Mountain site, including villages, tombs and altars from which a great number of delicate jade wares have been unearthed. These discoveries are among the most powerful pieces of evidence proving the 5,000 years of the history of Chinese civilization.

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