Preserving cultural heritage is one of the key ideas of Chinese President Xi Jinping's governance philosophy.

Xi has been an advocate of Chinese culture, promoting it both at home and abroad, and a champion of cross-civilizational communication, which he believes is key to mutual learning and respect among nations.

Whether on a domestic trip or a state visit overseas, Xi always finds time to take a tour of cultural landmarks and archaeological sites to learn about the past and understand human history and different cultures.