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
Tel Aviv has the largest collection, more than 4000, of Bauhaus buildings in the whole world, which put it on the UNESCO list.
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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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