Centred on the remains of theancient Egyptiancapital of Memphis, 12 miles south of Cairo, this extensive site was added to the UNESCO list in 1979. Taking in stunning temples, tombs, palaces, statues andpyramidsgalore, it houses an embarrassment of archaeological riches, though you have to sing...
As of January 2023 there were a total of 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including 218 that were recognized specifically for their Natural Heritage. Trying to narrow that overwhelming array of options down to a list of the 20 Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites would be impossible...
Here are the top 20 countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Get inspired to visit these must-see locations!
As of March 2018, UNESCO has named 1,073 World Heritage Sites, in locations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. From this multitude of outstanding natural and cultural locations,Business Destinationshas chosen its top five. Wulingyuan, China There is a reason thisremote area of China’sHunan province at...
The Buddhist Dazu Rock Carvings are located three hours west of Chongqing City in the outlying Chongqing Municipality and is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chongqing City View No.5 Xi'an - Most Famous Ancient Capital in China Xi'an is the most famous ancient capital city in China...
This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its Diaolou, multi-story watchtowers combining Chinese and Western architectural styles, built by overseas Chinese in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Zili Village and its surrounding area boast a number of well-preserved diaolou, presenting a...
Even more impressively, West Lake was incorporated into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. This not only represents international recognition of the historical and cultural value of West Lake but also acknowledges the efforts of the Hangzhou people to preserve the beauty of this area. ...
In 1994, it was listed into the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Jokhang Temple - is located in the center of old Lhasa city, with the Barkhor Street surrounded, formed the "heart” of ancient Lhasa., which occupies an unchallengeable position of Tibetan Buddhism. Sera Monastery - is one...
Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, the scenic Okavango Delta represents one of Africa’s most spectacular and important wetland wildernesses. However, the Okavango’s unique flood-based ecology is under threat from climate change and upstream water extraction. This fragil...
Budapest is not covered here although it has UNESCO World Heritage status and several special sites - including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue – because most expats already know why the capital is so sublime. ...