2. 1.
TAJ MAHAL, AGRA, INDIA
Inarguably India's most recognisable monument to the world, the Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan
in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Regarded as the finest example of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal is essentially an integrated
complex of structures that took 21 years and thousands of artisans and craftsmen to complete. The
Taj Mahal also appears on the new listing of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The grace of
perfection of proportions and grandeur of geometrical patterns of well appointed gardens enhancing
the poise of the whole complex together add magnificence to the delicacy of this mance of love,
dedication and purity, ‘The Taj’! The Taj displays its different moods through its varied shades. The
Taj has as many shades as any kind of beauty can ever have! The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky
white in the evening, golden when the moon shines and the intermediary variants during different
hours of the day and during different seasons in a year.
2.
SHWEDAGON PAGODA, YANGON, MYANMAR
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar, is known for its colonial
architecture, which although decaying, remains an almost unique example of a 19th-century British
colonial capital. Friendly street vendors, traditionally dressed local people, attracting old Chevrolet
buses and trishaws, all make a feel like a museum of Yangon downtown life.
Shwedagon, the heart of Yangon, is the most profoundly honoured pagoda in the country and
interesting history behind. According to the legend, the Shwedagon Pagoda was constructed during
the time of the Buddha which is more than 2,500 years ago and where the holy hair relics of the
Buddha were enshrined. Towering to a height of 326 feet (100 meters) above the city, Shwedagon
Pagoda is the famous landmark noticeable from miles around. It is one of the wonders of the world
and the most revered pagoda in Southeast Asia.
3.
3. HALONG BAY, VIETNAM
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang
Ninh province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to H Long City, and part of Van
Don district. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. Ha
Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái T Long bay to the northeast, and Cát Bà
islands to the southwest. These larger zones share
similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climate, and cultural characters. Ha Long Bay has
an area of around 1,553 km2
, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone. The core of
the bay has an area of 334 km2
with a high density of 775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone
through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments.
4.
GREAT WALL AT MUTIANYU, BEIJING
The Chinese call the wall "Wan-Li Qang-Qeng", which means "10,000-Li Long Wall" (5,000 km). The
Great Wall is one of the largest building construction projects ever completed. It stretches across the
mountains of northern China, winding north and northwest from Beijing. It is constructed of masonry,
rocks, and packed-earth. It is over 6,000 kilometers long., and its thickness ranges from about 4.5 to 9
meters (15 to 30 feet) and is up to 7.5 meters (25 feet) tall. For over two thousand years the Great
Wall separated two cultures, the nomads in the north and the agricultural way of life in the south.
The nomads did not know how to cast iron and steel while the people in the south would buy
livestock from the nomads. In fact, however, there were constant military conflicts because trade
between both sides of the wall was forbidden. A visit to the Great Wall is a review of history of over
two thousand years.
5.
4. TEMPLE OF DAWN (WAT ARUN), BANGKOK, THAILAND
Considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring
70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of coloured glass and Chinese porcelain, Wat Arun,
named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn and is one of the most well-known landmarks in
Bangkok. The temple itself gets its name because of the radiance with which the first light of the
morning reflects off the surface of the temple. The central prang symbolizes Mount Meru of the
Hindu cosmology.[8]
The satellite prang are devoted to the wind god, Phra Phai. The demons (yaksha)
at the entranceway to the ubosot are from the Ramakien. The white figure is named Sahassa
Deja and the green one is known as Thotsakan, the Demon Rāvana from Ramayana. Wat Arun
features at number 11 of the top landmarks in Asia. Wat Arun can be easily accessed through
the Chao Phraya River, and ferries travel across the river towards the Maharaj pier. For the
foreigners, the temple charges an entrance fee of 50 baht (as of March 2013). Wat Arun figures in
one of Thailand's most colorful festivals, the Royal Kathin and the king travels down in the Thai royal
barge procession to present new robes to the monks after their three-month lent period.
6.
ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA
It may come as a surprise that the largest Hindu temple complex in the world does not exist in India
but rather in Cambodia. Angkor Wat continues to remain a prominent religious centre and one that
has become synonymous with Cambodia by also appearing on its national flag. Constructed by the
Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and
hold a position of great importance in Khmer architecture. The Angkor Archaeological Park of which
Angkor Wat and the Bayon Temple are a part was named as one of UNESCO's World Heritage site in
1992. Earlier this month Cambodia joined hands with Australia to better preserve the complex by
launching the Angkor Sunset Finder that offers alternatives to the usual spots from where you can
view stunning sunsets.
7.
5. PUNAKHA MONASTERY, BHUTAN
The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungtang Dechen Photrang Dzong is the administrative centre
of Punakha dzongkhag in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Zhabdrung (Shabdrung) Ngawang
Namgyalin 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most
majestic structures. The Dzong houses the sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Kagyu school
including the Rangjung Kasarpani, and the sacred remains of Zhabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal and Terton Padma Lingpa. Punakha Dzong was the administrative centre and the seat of
theGovernment of Bhutan until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. On 17 December,
1907, the first king of Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here. The Machen Lhakhang, a
temple inside the Dzong enshrines the mummified body of the Zhabdrung who passed away in
retreat here in 1651. Dzongchung (or the little Dzong), built in 1328 by saint Ngagi Rinchen can still be
seen opposite the main Dzong. The spectacular Kuenrey (assembly hall) in Punakha Dzong is open to
the tourists.
8.
MONAS, JAKARTA (INDONESIA)
National Monument or Monas better known as a landmark of Jakarta. Located right in downtown
Jakarta, Monas is always successful in drawing tourists who come to Jakarta to visit it.
Monument is a monument that has a 132 meters high with a crown of flames made of gold. If you go
in, visitors can see dioramas that tell the history of Indonesia. You also can enjoy a wagon ride
monument is all around Monas. This place is always crowded by citizens of the capital on a holiday.
Quite often what makes this place as a location to run Sunday morning. The towering monument
encapsulates the philosophy of Lingga and Yoni. Lingga resembles an alu rice pestle and Yoni
resembles a lesung rice mortar, two important traditional Indonesian tools.
9.
6. GALLE DUTCH FORT, SRI LANKA
The UNESCO accredited cultural site of The Fort is one of the most surreal experiences one can
encounter. The Fort takes visitors back to the timeless era of the early colonial days. The city of Galle
plays an important role in Sri Lankan history, specially when considering about the international
relationships during the historical times. This city was marked in the "Ptolemy's" world map done on
125-150 AD. Although the Galle fort is famous as a Dutch fort, the construction of the fort was started
by Portuguese. Actually Galle was considered as the place where Portuguese first arrived to Sri Lanka
in 1505. This place became a prison for the local Sinhalese community who were against the cruel
Portuguese rulers. Later years Portuguese moved their main administration center to the Colombo.
10.
PUERTO PRINCESA- UNDERGROUND RIVER (PHILIPPINES)
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of
the city centre of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The river is called Puerto Princesa
Underground River or St. Paul Underground River. The national park is located in the Saint Paul
Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island. The entrance to the subterranean river is a short
hike from the town Sabang. Puerto Princesa is a nature lover’s paradiseGuided paddle boat tours
show intriguing rock formations and fluttering bats. In 2010, a group of environmentalists and
geologists discovered that the underground river has a second floor, which means that there are
small waterfalls inside the cave. They also found a cave dome measuring 300 m (980 ft) above the
underground river, rock formations, large bats, a deep water hole in the river, more river channels,
another deep cave, as well as marine creatures and more. Deeper areas of the underground river are
almost impossible to explore due to oxygen deprivation
7. 11.
CHITTAGONG - GATEWAY TO THE BAY OF BENGAL
With a picturesque hinterland of large hill forests and lakes. Chittagong is a good vacation spot. It is
the second largest city of Bangladesh and a busy of Bangladesh and a busy international sea port. Its
green hills and forests, broad sandy beaches and fine cool climate always attract holiday makers. It
combines the hump of a restless seaport with the pleasure of a charming hill town with its undulating
topography. Chittagong is the country's chief port and is the main site for the establishment of heavy,
medium and light industries. Bangladesh's only steel mill and oil refinery are also located here.
12.
MOUNT FUJI - JAPAN
Mount Fuji is about 60 miles southwest of Tokyo and is Japan's highest peak located on Honshu Island,
is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m. An active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707–08. Fuji is
one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan, after the rising sun depicted on the country's flag.
The mountain has been a site of pilgrimage for thousands of years, and the peak is accessible year-
round, although most tourists climb it during the summer months of July and August. Many people
climb the mountain to watch the sunrise. Early morning is also one of the best times to ascend to the
top, as the peak is frequently enshrouded in clouds during the rest of the day. The mountain has been
selected as a “cultural” rather than a “natural” heritage site. As per UNESCO, Mount Fuji has “inspired
artists and poets and been the object of pilgrimage for centuries”. The 25 locations include the
mountain itself, Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha and six other Sengen shrines, two lodging houses, Lake
Yamanaka, Lake Kawaguchi, the eight Oshino Hakkaihot springs, two lava tree molds, the remains of
the Fuji-kō cult in the Hitoana cave, Shiraito Falls, and Miho no Matsubara pine tree grove.
8. 13.
PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS-MALAYSIA
The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers are twin skyscrapers in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the CTBUH's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest
buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101, but they remain the tallest
twin building in the world. The buildings are the landmark of Kuala Lumpur with nearby Kuala Lumpur
Tower. The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world for six years, until Taipei 101 was
completed in 2004. The height of the towers is measured to the top of their structural components
such as spires, but do not include antennas. Spires are considered actual integral parts of the
architectural design of buildings, to which changes would substantially change the appearance and
design of the building, whereas antennas may be added or removed without such consequences. The
towers feature a double decker skybridge connecting the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors,
which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world.
14.
AZADI TOWER – IRAN
The Azadi Tower is the symbol of Tehran, Iran, and marks the entrance to the city. Built in 1971 in
commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, this "Gateway into Iran" was
named the Shahyad Tower but dubbed Azadi after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. It is the symbol of
the country's revival, and intended to remind coming generations of the achievements of modern
Iran under the Pahlavi Dynasty. It is 50 metres (148 feet) tall and is completely clad in cut marble. The
architect, Hossein Amanat, won a competition to design the monument. Amanat also integrated a
degree of Baha'i symbology in the design, such as having exactly nine stripes on each side, and exactly
nine windows either of the long sides of the building. It is part of the Azadi cultural complex, located
in Tehran's Azadi square in an area of some 50,000 m². There is a museum and several fountains
underneath the tower.
9. 15.
HIMALAYA RANGE - NEPAL
Containing nine of the world's fourteen highest mountain peaks, Nepal is a true Himalayan kingdom.
The Himalayas cover three fourths of the land in Nepal. It is home to some of the highest, remotest,
most rugged and most difficult terrain in the world. The loftiest peak in the world -- Mount Everest --
and other high peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, plus the presence of
some exquisitely beautiful trekking routes, attract hundreds of thousands of people from all over the
world to this lovely Himalayan destination. The Sagarmāthā National Park is a protected area in
the Himalayas of eastern Nepal that is dominated by Mount Everest. It encompasses an area of
1,148 km2
(443 sq mi) in the Solukhumbu District and ranges in elevation from 2,845 m (9,334 ft) to
8,848 m (29,029 ft) at the summit of Mount Everest.
16.
DOME OF THE ROCK - ISRAEL
The Dome of the Rock is a shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was
initially completed in 691 CE at the order of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik. The
domed basilica structure was patterned after the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and has been
refurbished many times. The site's significance stems from religious traditions regarding the rock,
known as the Foundation Stone, at its heart, which bears great significance for Jews, Christians and
Muslims. It is considered “the most contested piece of real estate on earth. The Dome of the Rock is
located at the visual center of a platform known as the Temple Mount. It was constructed on the site
of the Second Jewish Temple, which was destroyed during the Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
10. 17.
CHANGDEOKGUNG PALACE-SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
Founded more than 600 years ago by the Joseon dynasty, Seoul retains many structures from the
past. The Changdeokgung palace (eng.cdg.go.kr), originally built in 1405, has been through several
incarnations during occupations and conflicts but still stands as an important icon in the city. As a
UNESCO World Heritage site, the regal buildings and gardens are heavily visited by tourists and also
serve as quarters for government officials and members of the royal family. Changdeokgung was the
most favored palace of many Joseon princes and retained many elements dating from the Three
Kingdoms of Korea period that were not incorporated in the more contemporary Gyeongbokgung. It,
like the other Five Grand Palaces in Seoul, was heavily damaged during the Japanese occupation of
Korea (1910-1945). Currently, only about 30% of the pre-Japanese structures survive.
18.
KUMSUSAN MEMORIAL PALACE
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, formerly the Kumsusan Memorial Palace, is a building located near the
northeast corner of the city of Pyongyang and serves as the mausoleum for Kim Il-sung, the founder
and eternal president of North Korea, and for his son Kim Jong-il who succeeded him as the country's
ruler. The palace was built in 1976 as the Kumsusan Assembly Hall, and served as Kim Il-sung's official
residence. Following the elder Kim's death in 1994, Kim Jong-il had the building renovated and
transformed into his father's mausoleum. Despite hundreds of thousands starving to death in a
famine at the time, it is believed that the conversion cost at least $100 million. Inside the palace, Kim
Il-sung's embalmed body lies inside a clear glass sarcophagus. It is fronted by a large square,
approximately 500 metres (1,600 ft) in length. It is bordered on its northern and eastern sides by
a moat. The rooms are filled with some of Kim Il-sung's possessions, as well as gifts and awards he
received from around the world
11. 19.
MERLION PARK-SINGPAORE
Merlion Park is located at One Fullerton, Singapore near the Central Business District area of
Singapore. This park is a popular tourist attraction. There are two structures of the Merlion located at
the park with one standing at 8.6 metres which is the original Merlion statue and a 2-metre tall
Merlion cub located just behind the original statue. The park is also a major tourist attraction and a
landmark of Singapore. The park was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board
(STB) in 1964 and on 15 September 1972, the park was officially opened at an installation ceremony
of the statue, officiated by then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The original statue of
the Merlion used to stand at the mouth of the Singapore River. The statue was made from November
1971 to August 1972 by the late Singapore sculptor, Mr Lim Nang Seng, it measures 8.6 metres high
and weighs 70 tons.Upon the completion of Esplanade Bridge, the view of the statue was blocked
from the Marina Bay Waterfront.
20.
VICTORIA PEAK – HONGKONG
Victoria Peak is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin,
and locally as The Peak. With an altitude of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest mountain on the island,
but Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in all of Hong Kong. One of the most famous of all the landmarks
in Hong Kong, the top of Victoria Peak is connected by the regular Peak Tram, which offers a
particularly scenic trip along the way. However, from the very top, the views are nothing short of
spectacular. From the viewing platform, it's possible to see Kowloon and Victoria Harbour, and across
the length of the central business district. If you are feeling energetic, you can make the ten-minute
walk to the top of the peak, from where even better views are possible. As early as 19th century, the
Peak attracted prominent European residents because of its panoramic view over the city and
itstemperate climate compared to the sub-tropical climate in the rest of Hong Kong. With some seven
million visitors every year, the Peak is a major tourist attraction of Hong Kong.
12. 21.
SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIN MOSQUE – BRUNEI
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a royal Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan,
the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque considered one of the most beautiful mosques in
the Asia Pacific and a major landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei. The building was completed in
1958 and is an example of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque unites Mughal architecture and
Italian styles. The plans were done by Booty and Edwards Chartered Architects according to designs
by the Italian architectCavaliere Rudolfo Nolli, who had already for decades been working at the gulf
of Siam. The interior of the mosque is for prayer only. It has magnificent stained
glass windows, arches, semi-domes and marble columns. Nearly all the material used for the building
has been imported from abroad: the marble from Italy, the granite from Shanghai, the
crystal chandeliers from England and the carpets from Saudi Arabia.
22.
OLD CITY OF BAKU-AJERBAIJAN
Old town of Baku is situated in Azerbaijan's capital, located on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It is well
separated from the rest of the city with remains of old fortifications, the most important of which is
Maiden Tower. Its overall appearance represents a typical oriental city, with many curved and narrow
lanes, often impassable for anything other than a pedestrian .The houses are made, with flat or
domed typical roofs and small windows which contrast with buildings from the 19th century,
designed by the Russians in European style. Undoubtedly one of the places of great interest is the
Palace of Shirvanshah that is definitely one of the miracles of the architecture. During this medieval
period of Baku, such monuments as the Synyg Gala Minaret (11th century), the fortress walls and
towers (11th–12th centuries), the Maiden Tower, the Multani Caravanserai and Hajji Gayyib
bathhouse (15th century), the Palace of the Shirvanshahs (15th-16th centuries), the Bukhara
Caravanserai and Gasimbey bathhouse (16th century) were built. In December 2000, the Old City of
Baku with the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower became the first location
in Azerbaijan classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
13. 23.
BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI & ABUDHABI – UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Burj Khalifa Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is
the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). Construction began on 21
September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building
officially opened on 4 January 2010,and is part of the new 2 km2
(490-acre) development
called Downtown Dubai at the 'First Interchange' along Sheikh Zayed Road, near Dubai's main
business district. Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in
terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu
Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western coast. The city
proper had a population of 921,000 in 2013.Abu Dhabi houses offices of the federal government, and
is the seat for the United Arab Emirates Government and the home for the Abu Dhabi Emiri
Family and the President of the UAE from this family.
24.
BEIRUT – THE PARIS OF MIDDLE EAST : LEBANON
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of
Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport. The first mention
of this metropolis is found in the ancient Egyptian Tell el Amarna letters, dating from the 15th century
BC. The city has been inhabited continuously since then. The Lebanese capital hosted
the Mediterranean Games in 1959, FIBA Asia Champions Cup in 1999, 2000, 2012, the AFC Asian
Cup in 2000, and the FIBA Asia Cup in 2010.
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