China is a country with a rich cultural heritage（遗产） （stretch）back thousands of years. However, with the passage of time and other factors such as natural disasters and wars, many of its cultural treasures have been damaged or destroyed. In recent years, China has used technology to protect its cultural heritage through digitalization so that it can ( preserve ）for future generations to enjoy and study.
One of the most notable example of China's digital preservation effort is the Dunhuang Mogao Cave Project, the goal of which is (create）a digital profile of the Mogao Caves with the help of 3D scanning and virtual reality software. Another example is the Palace Museum Project. Through the use of technology, the Palace Museum is now able to showcase the relics to visitors from all around the world risking damage to the precious artworks.
Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and bronze（青铜） lion from the Qing Dynasty.
（additional）, China's digitalization of cultural heritage has been instrumental in research and education. The digital achievements have enabled researchers to study the artworks in greater detail ever before.
Digitalization has made cultural heritage more （access）to the public, particularly to people living in rural areas would otherwise be unable to visit these sites in person.
