(Purpose) China s famous historical and cultural city protection system is the result of the combination of the international environmental change led by UNESCO and the change of domestic understanding of historical and cultural heritage. Through this analysis of China s famous historical and cultural city protection system, institutional improvements are drawn, and improvement measures to solve them and desirable development directions in consideration of the social environment are sought. China s famous historical and cultural city protection system can provide meaningful policy implications for countries that are implementing similar protection systems or are planning to implement them in the future. (Design/methodology/approach) This study examines the overall transition process of China s famous historical and cultural city protection system at the national level and classifies the development stage based on the change in the protection system. It also analyzes the size and effectiveness of the designation of all national level famous historical and cultural cities. At the local level, the problems of the protection system of the famous historical and cultural cities will be identified through a detailed analysis of the protection ordinances of the famous historical and cultural cities with a relatively superior cultural value and management level among national level famous historical and cultural cities. (Findings) To improve the management mode of famous historical and cultural cities, First, it is necessary to implement the exit system and follow-up management of famous historical and cultural cities. Second, we should pay attention to the protection of intangible cultural heritage with dynamic characteristics. Third, in the process of establishing protection regulations, expanding the participation of residents, encouraging the activities of non-governmental protection organizations, and ensure the diversification of protection financial resources. (Research implications or Originality) The protection and utilization of famous historical and cultural cities are not antagonistic. In the long run, the increase of the cultural value of historical and cultural heritage and sustainable regional development will go hand in hand in the protection and utilization of famous historical and cultural cities in China.
Ⅰ. 서 론
Ⅱ. 이론적 고찰
Ⅲ. 역사문화도시보호제도의 발전과정
Ⅳ. 중국 역사문화도시보호제도의 특징 및 발전방안
Ⅴ. 결 론
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