World Heritage Identification Number: 1474
World Heritage since: 2015
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇳 China
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Tusi Sites: A Unique Blend of Ancient Governance and Cultural Preservation
The Tusi Sites, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rich tapestry of China's history, culture, and governance. Located in the rugged landscapes of southwestern China, these sites represent the remnants of several tribal domains governed by 'Tusi', hereditary rulers appointed by the central government during the Yuan (1279-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located in the mountainous areas of south-west China, this property encompasses remains of several tribal domains whose chiefs were appointed by the central government as ‘Tusi’, hereditary rulers from the 13th to the early 20thcentury. The Tusi system arose from the ethnic minorities’ dynastic systems of government dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Its purpose was to unify national administration, while allowing ethnic minorities to retain their customs and way of life. The sites of Laosicheng, Tangya and Hailongtun Fortress that make up the site bear exceptional testimony to this form of governance, which derived from the Chinese civilization of the Yuan and Ming periods.
Encyclopedia Record: Tusi Sites
The Tusi Sites refer to the three ancient Tusi sites in China that were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on July 3, 2015. It is the 48th World Heritage Site in China. These sites are located in the mountains of Southwest China and exemplify the unique tusi governance system that survived the 13th through the 20th centuries.Additional Site Details
Area: 781.28 hectares
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 28.9986111111 , 109.9669444444
