China Principles (1997–2015)
Arising out of a perceived need by China's State Administration for Cultural Heritage (SACH) and the GCI's involvement with SACH, the aim of the China Principles project was to collaboratively develop national guidelines for cultural heritage conservation and management that respect and reflect Chinese traditions and approaches to conservation. The Principles are being applied at two World Heritage sites: the Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Province and the Imperial Mountain Resort at Chengde, the summer resort of the Qing emperors in Hebei Province. Read More
Development of the China Principles
National guidelines for conservation & management of cultural heritage
Revision of the China Principles
Updating and clarifying the Principles
Dissemination of the China Principles
Promoting their adoption in China
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History of conservation practice in China
Application of the China Principles
at Chengde
Conservation of traditional architecture
Application of the China Principles
at the Mogao Grottoes
Visitor carrying capacity studies
Training and Capacity Building
Facilitating research and learning
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Project last updated: August 2019