United Nations stamps year 2013 UNESCO World Heritage – China

United Nations stamps year 2013 UNESCO World Heritage – China MNH set On April 11, 2013, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) dedicated its annual UNESCO World Heritage series to the rich history and dramatic natural landscapes of China. Designed by UNPA graphic designer Sergio Baradat, the set features breathtaking photographic depictions of six of China’s most celebrated cultural, archaeological, and natural monuments. As with all major World Heritage releases, the six stamps were split evenly across the three UN postal hubs, each utilizing its respective local currency. The 2013 World Heritage: China Set Breakdown UN Postal HubFace ValueFeatured Chinese World Heritage SiteSite SignificanceNew York ($)46¢Mogao CavesLocated in Gansu Province, these 492 cave sanctuaries house a staggering wealth of Buddhist murals and painted sculptures spanning a thousand years of Silk Road history.New York ($)$1.10Imperial Palace, BeijingBetter known as the Forbidden City, this massive 7.5 million-square-foot palace complex served as the absolute heart of Chinese imperial power during the Ming and Qing dynasties.Geneva (CHF)1,40 fr.The Great WallThe iconic defensive military fortification winding across China’s northern historical borders, constructed and rebuilt across multiple centuries.Geneva (CHF)1,90 fr.Mount HuangshanKnown as the “Yellow Mountain,” this landscape is famous for its mist-shrouded, jagged granite peaks and uniquely twisted pine trees that have inspired centuries of Chinese ink paintings.Vienna (€)€ 0,70Historic Ensemble of the Potala PalacePerched high in the Lhasa Valley of Tibet, this monumental fortress-palace was the winter residence of successive Dalai Lamas and a massive spiritual hub.Vienna (€)€ 1,70Mausoleum of the First Qin EmperorLocated in Xi’an, this sprawling burial complex is globally famous for housing the vast, underground army of life-sized Terracotta War