Travel site Rough Guides has released a list of the 10 most beautiful world heritage sites in Asia, including Vietnam's Ha Long Bay.
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| 1. Ha Long Bay:The bay is located in Quang Ninh province, consisting of 1,969 large and small islands. The name Ha Long comes from the legend of a dragon flying down from the sky, spitting pearls from above the sea. When these pearls touched the water, they formed limestone mountains to deter enemies. The majestic limestone mountains rising above the blue sea create a spectacular scene that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. |
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| 2. The rice terraces of the Philippines:Located in the Cordillera region of northern Luzon, the rice terraces were created and cultivated by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago. The terraces are made of stone and mud and represent a system of wet-rice cultivation on mountain slopes, passed down from generation to generation for centuries. |
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| 3. Angkor Archaeological Park (Cambodia):One of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. It includes many temples, irrigation systems and important traffic routes of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to 15th centuries. Among them, the most notable temple is Angkor Wat, considered the largest religious monument in the world, built in the early 12th century. The temple was built with sandstone blocks quarried from the Phnom Kulen mountain, transported by raft along the Siem Reap River. |
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4. Kamchatka Volcano (Russia):This place is located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in the east of Russia, with a dense volcanic density. The area has a rich wildlife system and beautiful natural landscapes with coastlines, lakes and rivers. |
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| 5. Historical Center of Bukhara (Uzbekistan):Dating back more than 2,000 years, the Uzbek city of Bukhara was located on the Silk Road. As one of Central Asia’s largest cities, and at the crossroads of trade routes, Uzbek became a hub for merchants and travelers. Among the buildings that have survived to this day is the Ismail Samanid Mausoleum, a fine example of 10th-century Islamic architecture. |
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| 6. Kyoto Historic Sites (Japan):Kyoto was the capital and cultural center of Japan from 794 to the 19th century. The city features traditional wooden architecture and beautiful gardens, and is home to impressive temples, grand palaces and fine museums. |
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7. The Great Wall of China:With a length of over 20,000 km, the Great Wall was built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century to protect the territory, including walls, fortresses, watchtowers built with earth, wood, bricks and stones. Not only is it a wall to protect the country from foreign invaders, it also preserves Chinese culture and traditions. |
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| 8. Mountain Railway System (India):Built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries under British colonial rule, India’s mountain railways represent the pinnacle of engineering at the time. The railways have had an impact on the regions they have passed through, transforming their socio-economic and cultural landscapes. Today, the railways traverse the rugged but scenic mountains, making them a popular tourist destination. |
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| 9. Golden Temple of Dambulla (Sri Lanka):Located in the heart of Sri Lanka, this is the best preserved cave monastery. Five sanctuaries nestled under towering rock are adorned with statues and paintings depicting Buddhist scenes. It has been a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists since the first century AD. |
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| 10. Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra Island, Indonesia:Including 3 national parks with a total area of over 2 million hectares, this is home to a very diverse flora and fauna: 10,000 plant species, 201 mammal species and more than 550 bird species. Beautiful natural landscape with caves, waterfalls, glacial lakes and volcanoes. |
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