Introduction : The Mogao Caves are carved into the cliffs above the Dachuan River located 25 km from the center of Dunhuang county in the province of Gansu in China. It comprises of a system of 492 buddhist temple cells and sanctuaries containing some of the finest examples of Buddhist art that goes back to …
Introduction : The Thingvellir National Park is located in Blaskogabyggo of the region of South Iceland in Iceland and is one of the most important historical, geological and cultural sites to the country. Also inscribed as the World Heritage Site in 2004, the Thingvellir National Park was declared a protected national shrine of all Iceland …
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Introduction : Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coastline situated in the Liguria region of north-west Italy and comprises of five towns which are Vernazza, Corniglia, Monterrosso, Manarola and Riomaggiore. The Cinque Terre is famous for its landscapes of exceptional scenic quality and represents the harmony between human and mother nature that exists for …
Introduction : The Shwedagon Pagoda is the iconic landmark and spiritual center of the capital city of Yangon in Myanmar. Sitting on top of the Singuttara Hill, the Shwedagon Pagoda dominates the skyline of the city and is considered the most sacred Buddist Pagoda in the country with relics of four Buddha enshrined within. They …
Introduction : The Denali National Park is located in the state of Alaska in USA covered by the Denali Borough and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The Denali National Park measures a massive area of 19,185 square km and is home to Mount Mckinley which is the third highest peak in the world with an elevation of …
Introduction : The Death Valley National Park is located in the state of California and small portions of it in Nevada in USA. The Death Valley National Park is a place of many extremes with its harsh landscapes of desert, sand dunes and steep mountain ranges. The world highest temperature of 56.7 deg celsius was …
Introduction : Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th century built palace located on a hill above the village of Hohenschwangau in the southwest state of Bavaria in Germany. It was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat palace and was open to the paying public since his death in 1886. Built on a …
Introduction : The Marble Cathedral is a network of marble caves located in the central of Lake General Carrera in the Patagonia region of Chile. It is widely regarding as the most beautiful cave networks with its naturally carved marble sculptures combined with the breathtaking azure blue color waters around which were the result of …
Introduction : Bruges is the capital and largest city in the West Flanders province of Belgium. Measuring an area of 138 square km, Bruges is a historical city center of Medieval Europe and a prominent World Heritage Site of UNESCO since year 2000. The city is oval in shape and is built on a canal …
Introduction : The Twelve Apostles lies along the coastline of the Great Ocean Road in Port Campbell National Park that is part of the state of Victoria in Australia. The Twelve Apostles are natural limestone stacks formed by erosion from the harsh weather conditions of the ocean that gradually eroded the limestone to form caves …