Historical relics refer to active relics, sites, relics and heritages left over from the historical development of human society. It has been recognized by one or several generations and preserved after protection, repair or reconstruction, which has certain cultural, artistic and ornamental value. Each landscape reflects the production or life of human beings in a specific period, and its content, form and style all reflect its characteristics of the times and historical traces.

Four of the seven ancient capitals in China are located in this area, which is the region with the richest cultural tourism resources. Lantian ape-man site in Shaanxi, Anbanpo site in xi 'an, Ding Cun ape-man site in Shanxi and Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi (see Figure 5-2).

Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi.

Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province, Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong Province, Yin Ruins in Anyang, Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Dengfeng, the eighth wonder of the world, Famen Temple, a famous Buddhist temple, Xi 'an City Wall, the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, Xi 'an Beilin, Huayan Temple in Datong, Wutai Mountain Complex, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Hong Tong Guangsheng Temple, Hongfei Pagoda and Yongji Pujiu Temple, the largest stone library in China, are all outstanding representatives.

There are many historical sites with development value in China. However, it should be noted that the cultural development of historical sites and tourist attractions should be carried out on the basis of protection, maintaining and highlighting their historical and cultural connotations, and paying attention to the creation of their cultural atmosphere in order to increase their attraction to tourists.