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Siem Reap

Located in northwestern Cambodia, Siem Reap is known for its close proximity to Angkor Wat, a world heritage site that was once part of the Khmer Empire. Travelers visiting the amazing temples of Angkor Wat will find plenty of amenities in Siem Reap, in... read more »
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Beijing

As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most important cities in the world. Home to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a large stretch of the Great Wall, Beijing offers a multitude of sites for tourists to explore. Visitors can even walk... read more »
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Quito

The capital of Ecuador is an excellent stop for South American tourists. Classic colonial buildings line the old city, while office buildings tower in the new developments. With attractions ranging from parks to historical centers to massive museums, th... read more »
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Cusco

Once the center of the Incan Empire, Cusco now draws tourists from around the world. The ruins of the ancient civilization still stand, including the Ollantaytambo and Saqsaywaman sites and the sculpture gardens at Chuquipalta. Outside of the Incan site... read more »
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Machu Picchu

The primary home of the ancient Inca Empire, Machu Picchu is an archaeologists dream. Tourists can explore fantastically-built palaces, temples and courtyards, as well as the flourishing neighboring hillside. Nearly half a million people come to see thi... read more »
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Cairo

Cairo offers its visitors an incredible selection of shopping leisure, culture and attractions. Modern Cairo encompasses many former cities and their monuments; in fact the site of the city can be traced back to 4225 BC. But most visitors come to experi... read more »
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Luang Prabang

Located on the banks of the Mekong, Luang Prabang contains charming wooden Lao architecture and beautiful monasteries and palaces. Adventure travelers will also enjoy the numerous hills, caves and waterfalls around the city, and can take a riverboat tou... read more »
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Galapagos Islands

One of the few places in the world where you can literally come face to face with wild animals, the Galapagos Islands are a treat for any nature-loving traveler. From tortoises and flamingoes to sea lions and dolphins, life here has remained mostly unt... read more »
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Agra

The ancient and historic city of Agra, is perhaps most famous as the home of the majestic Taj Mahel, built in the 1600's as a present to Mumtaz Mahal, from the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Considered the greatest example of Mughal architecture, the Taj Ma... read more »
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Halong Bay

Halong is a tranquil bay in North Vietnam, close to China. Travelers will find thousands of limestone islands with lush vegetation and massive caves. There are also walking trails with modern lighting and quiet fishing villages for visitors to explore. read more »

Top Five World Heritage Site Trip Blogs

Day 4: From Rome to Florence | Sep 23 07'

by DareToDream a female from Chicago, on vacation in Florence

"Right there (Sistine Chapel), the time seemed to have stood still."

Time for the world famous Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.It was Monday morning around 8am when we left for Vatican museum. The Termini Sta... Continue reading »
Angkor Wat | Mar 20 07'

by Carl and Andrea a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Angkor Wat

Well. Cambodia started badly for me. When we bought the tickets already the guy selling them warned us that the other side of the border could be a... Continue reading »
Galapagos Islands - 8 day boat cruise | Jun 27 07'

by Jamie and Tal a real traveler from London, on vacation in Puerto Ayora

After Quito we took a flight to Baltra, one of the two airports on the Galapagos, which took about 2 hrs (via Guayaquil, Ecuador´s larges... Continue reading »
Sightseeing in Beijing | Jul 07 06'

by Laus and James a female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Beijing

"it was great and it definitely was a wall"

We arrived in Beijing on Saturday morning to a foggy day in the big city. We tried to get a cheap taxi to our hostel but succeeded in getting... Continue reading »
China, Leshan: Big Ole Buddha Near a Sacred Mountain | May 18 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Leshan

"It was a struggle to fit the entire statue in our small camera lens; one foot alone was over twenty times the size of a person"

After a few days in the large city of Chengdu, we decided to venture out into surrounding areas to see a couple of special Chinese sights. The firs... Continue reading »