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Chinese properties inscribed on the World Heritage List as natural sites

1. Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I) (2019)

2. Chengjiang Fossil Site (2012)

3. China Danxia (2010)

4. Fanjingshan (2018)

5. Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1992)

6. Hubei Shennongjia (2016)

7. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1992)

8. Mount Sanqingshan National Park (2008)

9. Qinghai Hoh Xil (2017)

10. Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains (2006)

11. South China Karst (2007, 2014)

12. Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (2003)

13. Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area (1992)

14. Xinjiang Tianshan (2013)

Source: UNESCO