There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state. Located in northern India, Uttar Pradesh (also known as UP) is home to 200 million people, and has some of the most famous World Heritage sites in India. So what are these famous UNESCO sites in UP? Interestingly, they’re all located … Read more
There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malaysia. These UNESCO Malaysia sites include beautiful nature, gorgeous architecture, and a remarkable prehistoric discovery. For a closer look at the Malaysia UNESCO World Heritage Sites, read on for our full guide below. And of course, don’t forget to Subscribe to World Heritage Journey on YouTube and … Read more
There are eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. One of the most fascinating and beautiful countries in all of South-East Asia, Vietnam is beloved for its incredible history, fantastic landscapes and excellent cuisine. So if you’d like to learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites Vietnam, read on for our full guide. And … Read more
There are three fantastic World Heritage Sites in Gujarat, a state in western India located along the Pakistan border. There’s a great mix here of cultural cities and ancient ruins, all packed into an exciting and interesting state. Don’t forget to follow World Heritage Journey on Facebook, and subscribe to World Heritage Journey on YouTube … Read more
There are four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Java, Indonesia. These amazing historic monuments in Java have some fantastic variety, including Hindu temples, Buddhist shrines, astonishing natural wonders, and an intruiging glimpse into human pre-history. Let’s get started! Borobudur Temple Compound – Java, Indonesia World Heritage Sites The incredible Borobudur temple is the largest Buddhist … Read more
Rajasthan in western India is home to four World Heritage Sites. It’s also one of India’s most visited and beautiful regions. There’s a great deal of variety in the UNESCO sites of Rajasthan, from dense cities to gorgeous Mughal palaces. So read on, for our guide to the World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan! Hill Forts … Read more
Beijing is a magnificent place to visit. One of the world’s most exciting and interesting cities, Beijing boasts a whopping seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From prehistoric humans, to ancient and modern Chinese culture, the UNESCO sites in Beijing are both varied and inspiring. Read on for our guide to the seven World Heritage Sites … Read more
It’s not every day you get to stay in a World Heritage Site. As of March 2020, we’ve visited over 500 World Heritage Sites, but aside from large cities where the entire downtown is part of a World Heritage Site, we’ve only ever stayed in one: Haeinsa Temple. So what is Haeinsa Temple? Where is … Read more
On our Journey, I’ve found myself really enjoying industrial World Heritage Sites. Although it’s not something I’d ever really considered, the World Heritage List has many factories, mills, mines, and company towns. There’s a lot to explore here, so let’s get into it: the best Industrial World Heritage Sites! Völklingen Ironworks, Germany – World Heritage … Read more
The UNESCO World Heritage List contains many gardens. Are you wondering which are the best UNESCO gardens? These are our favourite UNESCO World Heritage gardens: an interesting mix of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Botanical. Classical Gardens of Suzhou – World Heritage Site, China This World Heritage site covers a series of nine Chinese gardens, located … Read more