As of 2009, 38 noteworthy Chinese sites were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritages List. 26 of these were inscribed as World Cultural Heritage Sites, while seven were inscribed as World Natural Heritage Sites, and four were inscribed as both Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites. To focus foreign visitors’ attention on these heritage sites, a catalogue of all of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in China is listed below, with links to specific web pages that provide in-depth information concerning each heritage site.

Cultural Heritages:

In 1987, the Great Wall of China, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties: Forbidden City in Beijing and Shenyang Imperial Palace,  Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian in Beijing, Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang,  and Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Xi’an were recognized as Culture Heritages.

In 1994, the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains in Hubei, Chengde Summer Palace in Chengde, Temple of Confucius, Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Shandong were recognized as Cultural Heritages.

In 1996, Lushan National Park in Jiangxi was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 1997, Suzhou Gardens: Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Garden of Master of the Nets in Suzhou, Pingyao Ancient Town in Pingyao, the Old Town Lijiang were recognized as Cultural Heritages.

In 1998, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven in Beijing were recognized as Cultural Heritages.

In 1999, Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2000, Xidi Village and Hongcun Village in Anhui, Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing   Dynasties in Beijing, Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Qingchengshan Mountain and Dujiangyan Irrigation Project in Sichuan Province were recognized as Cultural Heritages.

In 2001, Yungang Grottoes in Datong was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2004, Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom in Jilin was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2005, the Historic Centre of Macau in Macau was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2006, Yin Xu in Henan was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2007, Kaiping Diaolou and Villages in Guangdong was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2008, Fujian Tulou in Fujian Province was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

In 2009, Wutai Mountain in Shanxi Province was recognized as Cultural Heritage.

Cultural and Natural Heritages:

In 1987, Mount Taishan in Shandong Province was recognized as Cultural and Natural Heritage.

In 1990, Mount Huangshan in Huangshan was recognized as Cultural and Natural Heritage.

In 1992, Mount Emei Scenic Spot and Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Spot in Sichuan Province were recognized as Cultural and Natural Heritages

In 1999, Mount Wuyi in Xiamen was recognized as Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Natural Heritages:

In 1992, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area were recognized as Natural Heritages.

In 2003, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas was recognized as Natural Heritage.

In 2006, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries: Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains in Sichuan Province were recognized as Natural Heritages.

In 2007, South China Karst in South China was recognized as Natural Heritage.

In 2008, Mount Sanqingshan National Park in Jiangxi was recognized as Natural Heritage.