UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia
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Kinkaku-ji
Zen Buddhist temple featuring a gold-leaf-covered pavilion and historic gardens. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and architectural significance.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Historic Buddhist temple known for its large wooden stage and scenic views, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Shrine
The UNESCO-listed Confucian shrine is a huge complex used to commemorate the deceased royalty. Do not miss this elaborate gem.
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Former Imperial Villa Nijō Castle
Built in 1603, this castle belongs to one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World…
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Ginkakuji Temple
A Zen temple from the 15th century AD. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, with famous decorative sand patterns, trees, and ponds, said…
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Angkor Wat
This iconic temple complex is an absolute must-see. Being the largest religious monument in the world, it is a wonderful showcase of…
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Saint Basil's Cathedral
Also known as Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, this church is surely one of the most iconic sights in Moscow.
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Todai-ji Temple
This temple, founded in the 8th century AD, is home to the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world, which is seated in The Great…
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Forbidden City
Covering unbelievable 720,000 square metres of land, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest ancient palace in the world, serving as…
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Hạ Long Bay
This magnificent UNESCO Heritage Site consists of about 1,600 islands and islets scattered along the bay, from which many of them are left…
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Himeji Castle
Historic Japanese castle complex famous for its white exterior and well-preserved wooden architecture, dating from the early 17th century. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical significance.
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Taj Mahal
Built in the 17th century at the orders of a heartbroken Mughal emperor who wished to honour his dead wife, this imposing mausoleum is one…
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Kazan Kremlin
The Kazan Kremlin is the chief historic citadel of Russia, situated in the city of Kazan.
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Sigiriya
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province…
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Masada
This place is known as the infamous site of a mass suicide of 960 people who, during First Jewish–Roman War, decided to commit suicide…
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White City
UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the world's largest collection of over 4,000 buildings constructed in the Bauhaus and International Style. These structures represent the Modern Movement and incorporate innovative town-planning principles.
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Agra Fort
Also called the Red Fort, this building is easily recognizable by its characteristic crimson-coloured walls, made from red sandstone.
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Boudha Stupa
Boudha Stupa; or Jarung Kashor, also known as Khasti Chaitya or Khāsa Chaitya, is a stupa and major spiritual landmark seen as the…
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Jvari Monastery
The name of this monastery translated as the "Monastery of the Cross".
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, is a historic railway terminus and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Golden Gate
The Golden Gate of Vladimir, constructed between 1158 and 1164, is the only preserved ancient Russian city gate.
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