Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan province, by Gao Luchuan [Photo provided to China Daily]

The Memory of Mankind — China's World Heritage Photography Exhibition was held in Wangcang county, Guangyuan, Sichuan province from Nov 6 to 20, with 158 picturesque photos on China's UNESCO World Heritage sites by over a hundred photographers.

"These works have made historical and cultural content related to audiences of different backgrounds, fostering empathy and resonance," says Zhou Pinglin, director of brand planning department of China Photo Press.

"We believe that this exhibition can help people from home and abroad learn more about China and appreciate such heritage," she says.