Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level

Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level

A Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level often abbreviated as guobao  is one of 5,058 monuments listed as of significant historical, artistic or scientific value by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, which is the cultural relics administrative department of the State Council of China. Selected among Sites Protected at lower levels, Sites Protected at the National Level are lawfully the monuments with protection of the highest level in China. It is prohibited to demolish them. An approval by the State Administration of Cultural Heritage is required before a potential removal of such sites .