UNESCO World Heritage Site Images (24 images)
Asia has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Luang Prabang, Hoi An and Penang are special for the blend of architecture that has been preserved there. My Son, the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Angkor Wat are all well known for their history, archeological discoveries and ruins. Toshogu Shrine in Nikko is special for its unique design, as is Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok - one of the largest royal compounds in Asia. Japan is particularly rich in these protected sites, especially Kyoto.
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Hoi An on the Thu Bon River
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My Son Ruins
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Gate of Heavenly Peace, Forbidden City
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Ta Prohm
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Kinkakuji Temple, the Golden Pavilion
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Ginkakuji Garden, Kyoto
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Shwedagon Pagoda
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Ryoanji Zen Garden
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Yomeimon Gate at Toshugu Shrine
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Umbrellas at Nishi Sando Entrance to Toshogu...
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Torii at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
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Gassho Zukuri Thatched Houses in Shirakawago
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Halong Bay Junks
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Wat Chai Wattanaram
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Luang Prabang Alms Procession
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Wat Xieng Thong
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Durbar Square Bhaktapur
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Durbar Square, Patan
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Calle Crisologo Vigan
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George Town Old Town Hall
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Shadows of Japanese Lanterns at Kasuga Shrine
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Dhamma Yazika Paya
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Great Wall of China at Simitai
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Temple of Heaven Tiantan