Next for Unesco? What’s Coming for the List in Asia
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It can take years or decades for a site to achieve Unesco World Heritage status, but inclusion means a great deal of time and study — and tourists.
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A Quarter Century of Conservation at the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang
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In the mid-nineties a team from the Getty Conservation Institute began working with the Dunhuang Academy to develop the China Principles to protect the Mogao Caves.
The Plain of Jars in Laos Officially Becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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After more than 20 years of effort, UNESCO finally presented Laos with a certificate recognizing the Plain of Jars earlier this week.
Gyeongju: A Walk Through the Silla Kingdom in Korea’s Cultural Heart
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Seoul and Busan may have the luxury hotels, but it’s Gyeongju that has the history. Travelers walk through centuries in this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Day in Galle Fort: Exploring Sri Lanka’s Colonial Heritage
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From the 17th century architecture of the luxury Amangalla to some of the best seafood in Sri Lanka, a day in Galle Fort is for history lovers, epicureans, and shopaholics alike.
Faces of Bhaktapur: Medieval Nepal Hidden in Plain Sight
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Just east of Kathmandu is an accessible gateway to Nepal in the Middle Ages: Bhaktapur. with culture, architecture, and roaring markets, this underrated Nepal destination is as unique as it is accessible.
Golconda: The Eerie Acoustics of a Hyderabad Fort
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India has no shortage of impressive forts to look at, but the really impressive ones are easy on the ears; Golconda Fort’s acoustics make it a unique Hyderabad destination.
Weekend in Bhopal: Stone Age and Stone Cities
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Some places have the grand imperial dynasties, others forgotten cities, but from Bhopal travelers can look all the way back to the Mesolithic Period.
5 Historic Sights To Help You Understand Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan was created by the Soviets in the 20th Century, but the land, the cities, and the people within this country’s borders have a history that stretches back centuries. These sites put modern Uzbekistan in perspective.
New UNESCO Sites in Asia to Check Out This Year
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America may have opted out, but UNESCO is still making picks for travelers who want to dig a little deeper on their journeys through Asia.
Dashoguz to Merv: 3 Days to Discover Turkmenistan
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It would be impossible to take in all the history, depth, and curiosities of Turkmenistan in just three days. Still, worth a shot.
Shanxi Journey: History and Temples in the Sky
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An expedition on China’s roads from the Hanging Temple of Datong to the ancient walled city of Pingyao, tracing China’s history all the way.