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# How many World Heritage Sites are there in China?
- URL: https://blog.chineseskill.com/2020/12/31/how-many-world-heritage-sites-are-there-in-china/
- Published: 2020-12-31T07:35:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-05T03:11:36.000Z
- Author: ICY HU
- Tags: English, #Migrated-1785811753161, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-04 02:49

As of July 2019, China has 55 scenic spots that made it to the World Heritage List, including 37 world cultural heritage sites, 4 dual world and natural heritage sites, and 14 world natural heritage sites.

## Quick Answer: How many World Heritage Sites are there in China?

As of August 5, 2026, UNESCO lists 61 World Heritage properties in China. The original article correctly described a July 2019 snapshot, when the total was 55; its number should therefore be read as historical, not current.

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| Article focus | As of August 5, 2026, UNESCO lists 61 World Heritage properties in China. |

*Editorial note:* The body below is a historical article published in 2020 and cites a July 2019 count. World Heritage totals change when UNESCO inscribes new properties; the current figure above was checked against UNESCO on August 5, 2026.  
*Authoritative source:* [UNESCO World Heritage Convention: China country profile](https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/cn?ref=blog.chineseskill.com). Accessed August 5, 2026.

Some of the most sought after scenery in China on this list are: Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, Mount Sanqingshan National Park, and South China Karst.

截至2019年7月，中国已有55项世界文化和自然遗产列入《世界遗产名录》，其中世界文化遗产37项、世界文化与自然双重遗产4项、世界自然遗产14项。 中国世界自然遗产名单内，武陵源风景名胜区、九寨沟风景名胜区、黄龙风景名胜区、三江并流国家公园、四川大熊猫栖息地、三清山、中国南方喀斯特等均排在前列。

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many UNESCO World Heritage properties does China have?

UNESCO's China country profile lists 61 inscribed properties as of August 5, 2026.

### Why does the original article say 55?

The article explicitly reports the total as of July 2019\. It is a valid historical snapshot, but UNESCO has inscribed additional properties since then.

### Can the total change again?

Yes. The total changes when UNESCO inscribes a new property or modifies how a transnational or extended property is recorded, so the UNESCO country profile is the authoritative current reference.

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