Through my travels, the term "UNESCO World Heritage Site" is heard a lot. UNESCO stands for United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization. An UNESCO World Heritage Site is a man-made or natural place listed by UNESCO that significantly contributes to world culture. The list consists of 911 sites around the world. Italy might be a small country by area. With 45 listed, it is home to the greatest number of world heritage sites. Followed by Spain with 42 sites, China is in third with 40 sites. As one of the 4 ancient cultures, China's well knowns such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Sichuan Panda Sanctuaries made the list. Lesser known sites such as the Longmen Grottoes, Danxia, Ancient village of Hongcun and etc are usually the domestic favourite spots.
Although a long list, I have made it my new bucket list. I even made myself an excel sheet to help me keep track where and when I have been. I will upload a copy on my website in a couple of weeks; so check back. The world is truly a wondrous place and life is too short not to explore it as much as I can.
For a complete list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites click here.
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