UNESCO World Heritage Siteswere created in 1978 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). They began designating important sites around the globe as part of an effort to
At least five people were killed in the quake and another 130 were injured. The Department of Tourism is still assessing the earthquake's impact. The tremors destroyed the facade of Vigan Cathedral, part of the Historic City of Vigan, a UNESCO world heritage site. The quake also damaged the...
PhilippinesPalawan, the largest protected area in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is facing once again the ill-effects of mining operations. Catholic bishops and environmentalist groups are calling for a responsible mining policy to the outright revocation of all mining applications....
The four churches in the Philippines included within this UNESCO World Heritage Site property played a crucial role in the country’s colonial past and identity. Most of these churches were built during the 16th century, at the time of the Spanish colonial rule of the country. The churches’ ...
TheBanaueRiceTerraces(梯田)inIfugaoProvinceinthePhilippinesofferagreatsight.ThisUNESCOWorldHeritageSiteisalsorichinhistoryandfeatureshowhumancreativitycanproduceamazingoutcomes.Throughhardwork,theIfugaonativemanagedtosurvivebyflatteningthemountain'ssurfacelayerbylayerandusingthemasfarmlands.Thispracticeofmorethantwothousand...
tourism in the Philippines, the country's largest association of tour and travel operators spurs the cooperation between government agencies and private conservationists for the preservation of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites in the country.Man...
CLICK: See my thoughts on each of Chile's World Heritage Sites 18% China Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Mogao Caves Mount Taishan Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian The Great Wall Mount Huangshan Huanglong Scenic and Hist...
Be in awe at the famous royal temple of Wat Chaiwatthanaram - built during the time of the Ayutthaya Kingdom Wat Lokayasutha Wat Phra Si Sanphet Why choose our tours? Good to know What To Wear: Please dress appropriately when entering sacred sites. Participants are advised to wear long pan...
Location:Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines Visited:Jan 10, 2020 Site Type:Cultural Inscribed:1999 Background and Opinion: Before talking about Vigan directly, we need to go back, all the way back to 1521. If you are a fan of the Civilization series of games, ...
Day Tour from Busan: Visit the beautiful city of Gyeongju and explore various UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day Yangdong Village: Discover Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the vibrant civilization of the Joseon Dynasty Bulguksa Temple: Admire the world-renowned artistic stone ...