Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island
Four islands with subtropical rainforests that support a range of endemic species.
The Great Wall
An ancient and audacious architectural marvel over 12,000 miles long.
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
Remains of a silver mining community that operated for centuries, important in international trade.
Gyeongju Historic Areas
Ruins of the capital of the ancient Silla dynasty, rich in Buddhist artworks and architecture.
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Two early temple complexes that include the oldest wooden structures in the world.
Kunya-Urgench
Ruins of the capital of the ancient state of Khorezm and a major stop on the medieval Silk Road.
Historic City of Ahmedabad
A medieval walled city of unique gated communities and many architectural monuments in a mix of styles.
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
Mountain villages with unique traditional farmhouses where silkworms were cultivated.
Jongmyo Shrine
A Confucian shrine housing the spirit tablets of Korean royal ancestors.
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
An unfinished mausoleum and mosque that allows an understanding of Timurid construction methods.
Itchan Kala
An excellent illustration of the traditions of Islamic architecture in Central Asia.
Borobudur Temple Compounds
A massive and intricately-carved 9th-century Buddhist temple.
Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing
A summer retreat for China’s emperors, with extensive classical gardens, an artificial lake, and a collection of palace buildings.
Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing
A religious complex used by Ming and Qing dynasty emperors that is significant both symbolically and architecturally.
Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
A beautiful high-elevation natural area known for its colorful ponds and waterfalls.
Old Town of Lijiang
A charming traditional Chinese town that combines Naxi, Han, Bai and Tibetan influences.
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Nine traditional Chinese gardens that artfully mirror the natural world in very limited spaces.
Megalithic Jar Sites in Xiengkhuang – Plain of Jars
Ancient sites with large stone jars that were used in funeral rituals.
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
Mount Fuji and numerous natural and religious sites related to its spiritual importance.
Ellora Caves
34 stunning stone-cut caves with carved and painted images from three different religions.
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
A 16th-century tomb within a complex of tombs, the first garden tomb and the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
Ephesus
An ancient port city with ruins from the Greek, Roman and early Christian periods.
Shrines and Temples of Nikko
A complex of ornate and colorful religious buildings in a lovely forest setting.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
A UNESCO site for its symbolism and the hope it represents.
Great Living Chola Temples
Three outstanding 11th-12th-century temples covered with carvings depicting elements of Hindu mythology.
Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi
The remains of what was the center of political power in Vietnam for over a thousand years.
Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra
Three national parks that protect a wide range of endemic flora and fauna, including endangered species.
Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy
A traditional communal system interconnecting natural, religious and cultural components.
Kaziranga National Park
A riverine wildlife refuge that is home to many rare and threatened species, including the one-horned rhinoceros.
Historic City of Ayutthaya
A 14th-18th century city that served as a seat of the Siamese royal court and whose art and architecture show international influences.
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
A living cultural landscape that has endured for 2000 years.
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Six ornate and unique forts, legacies of the Princely Rajput states.
Fujian Tulou
Multi-family inward-facing houses built by the Hakka minority and still used to this day.
Fatehpur Sikri
An ancient city that is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
A charming and well-preserved colonial fortified city in Sri Lanka.
Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain
A small mountain with a very long history as a sacred site.