Royal Buddhist sanctuary near Beijing glitters again
Updated: 2016-06-12 19:16
By Wang Kaihao in Chengde, Hebei(chinadaily.com.cn)
|
|||||||||
The Temple of Potalaka was built in 1771, loosely modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region. [Photo by Wang Kaihao/chinadaily.com.cn] |
Though main restoration on construction has been finished, some follow-up auxiliary projects, such as on indoors decorative paintings, will continue until the end of this year.
"We don't aim to offer them brand new look," Tan Pingchuan, who hosts painting restoration, added. "Vestige of previous restorations is also part of history and needs to be maintained. We will reinforce and clean the paintings, but we don't draw something new."
And, the restoration will also offer abundant data and files of these World Heritage sites, according to Lu Qiong, deputy head of cultural heritage protection office under the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
"These files will set the foundation for further protection and display in the future," she said. "And, a long-term mechanism of preventive protection is to be established to enhance daily maintenance under more rigid supervision."
Today's Top News
Euro 2016 violence spreads to second French city
Former Italian Berlusconi to undergo surgery
The can-do generation to the fore
Riding the wave
China lists first sovereign offshore RMB bond on LSE
British PM denounces Brexit's 'complete untruths'
47% of European businesses would expand in China
Xi urges Washington to boost trust
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Hollywood snaps up rock star's dog film |
Chinese people welcome dispossessed |
The can-do generation to the fore |
Riding the wave |
Leisure giants buoy cruise market |
She followed her heart |