{"id":2242,"date":"2017-03-17T00:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T00:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=2242"},"modified":"2022-07-20T22:03:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T22:03:36","slug":"unesco-world-heritage-sites-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/activities\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel through time: 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a staggering 179 UNESCO World Heritage sites peppered across Asia and the Pacific, with China topping the list for the most number of sites. Naturally, it’s near impossible to visit all UNESCO\u00a0sites across Asia. So, we\u2019ve whittled it down to 10 that you should definitely put on your travel bucket list.<\/p>\n

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Stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites in\u00a0Southeast Asia<\/h2>\n

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1) Borobudur –\u00a0<\/strong>Yogyakarta, Indonesia<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why it<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0Built in the 8th and 9th century AD, Borobudur<\/a> was a centre of Buddhist worship until it was abandoned sometime between the 10th and 15th centuries.<\/p>\n

Made from two million block stones, this relic in Yogyakarta stands on a solid 118 metre x 118 metre base, with terraces leading to intricately\u00a0carved gateways, stupas and shrines. Having been rediscovered\u00a0in the 19th century, Borobudur now draws\u00a0more\u00a0tourists than pilgrims.<\/p>\n

Borobudur was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991.<\/p>\n

\"Borobudur,\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0alex hanoko<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]Admission cost (US$):<\/strong> Foreigners pay $20 (adult) and $10 (child) to visit the main Borobudur\u00a0complex.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong> Five-star luxury can be found at the Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>one of the finest properties in the city.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0AirAsia is the sole carrier with flights to Yogyakarta<\/a>.\u00a0 It takes\u00a060 to 90 minutes to reach Borobudur by car from Yogyakarta depending on traffic conditions.\u00a0Travel agents in Yogyakarta sell door-to-door minibus tour packages for around\u00a0US$6.[\/tab][\/tabs]<\/p>\n

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2) Komodo National Park\u00a0–\u00a0East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia<\/a><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0Gigantic monitor lizards two to three metres long inhabit\u00a0Komodo National Park<\/a> spread over three volcanic islands \u2013 Komodo, Rinca and Padar. There are close to 6000 Komodo\u00a0Dragons residing in this nature reserve, as well as other indigenous\u00a0fauna, including the endangered Timor Deer. Komodo dragons are the world’s largest living lizards, unique to the area and considered a species vulnerable to extinction.<\/p>\n

Komodo National Park\u00a0was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and biosphere reserve in 1991.<\/p>\n

\"Komodo\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Jon Chia<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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When To Go:<\/strong>\u00a0The dry season from April to October, to avoid monsoon rains.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]Admission cost (US$):<\/strong> Foreigners pay $2 to enter the reserve and a further $4 in tax. They are also charged $4 to take pictures\u00a0and $11 for videos.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong> There are several\u00a0budget and mid-tier establishments at Labuan Bojo<\/a>, the nearest base to Komodo National Park.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There:<\/strong> Fly to Bali first. A flight from Denpasar will take you to Labuan Bajo Airport, which is a short taxi ride to the pier where you can take boat trips to Komodo Island.[\/tab][\/tabs]<\/p>\n

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3) Angkor Wat –\u00a0Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0Angkor Wat is a massive ancient architecture<\/a>. It is one of the last vestiges\u00a0of the Khmer kingdom, who ruled a large swath of Indochina from the 7th to the 12th century. During its Golden Age, Angkor Wat\u00a0<\/a>reigned as the largest city in the world, with an estimated one million inhabitants.<\/p>\n

\"Angkor\u00a0 CC by 2.0 \/\u00a0Scott Oves<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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When To Go:<\/strong>\u00a0The best time to visit Angkor Wat is in December, when the weather in Cambodia is not unbearably\u00a0hot [\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]\u00a0Admission (US$):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Passes are sold in one-day ($20), three-day ($40) and seven-day ($60) blocks.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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Where To Stay in Angkor Wat:<\/strong> Unwind in colonial\u00a0French splendour at\u00a0<\/strong>Raffles D\u2019Grand Angkor\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or if you prefer something more family-friendly, try the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How To Get There:<\/strong> Jetstar\u00a0and\u00a0SilkAir\u00a0offer direct flights to Siam Reap (REP), the gateway to Angkor Wat. Hire a private van or car and reach Angkor Wat in 20 to 40 minutes, depending on your pick-up point in the city.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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4) Vigan\u00a0– Luzon, Philippines<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong> Founded in 1572,\u00a0Vigan<\/a>\u00a0was once an epicentre of trade for Spanish colonialists. It is an\u00a0exceptionally well-preserved example of a European trading post and its main highlight is its historical cobbled streets laid out in a\u00a0chequerboard\u00a0fashion.<\/p>\n

Here, Hispanic influences are tempered\u00a0by strong Chinese, Ilocano and Filipino\u00a0architectural\u00a0touches to create a truly unique living museum. Other\u00a0prominent sights\u00a0include the old Bantay Church and its bell tower\u00a0and the Pagburnayan (stone jar-making factories).<\/p>\n

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5) Halong Bay\u00a0–\u00a0Hanoi, Vietnam<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong> World Heritage site Halong\u00a0Bay<\/a> is peppered\u00a0with majestic limestone\u00a0pillars and tiny towering forest-tipped islets\u00a0in the middle of the emerald-blue waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. \u00a0A\u00a0vision of ethereal\u00a0beauty shaped by the forces\u00a0of nature over thousands of years, its caves, pillars and arches have\u00a0been virtually untouched and most of its islands remain uninhabited.\u00a0\"Halong<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Best Time to Go” icon=’entypo-light-up’]When To Go:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0November \u2013 the dry season \u2013 with its characteristic\u00a0sunny days, coupled with\u00a0the lack of tourist hordes.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Junk cruise prices vary considerably\u00a0based on the class of vessel. For instance, the luxurious Bhaya Cruises<\/a> costs about US$350 to $700 a night compared to the basic boats\u00a0favoured\u00a0by budget travellers with rates of US$50 to $200 a night.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There:<\/strong> Hanoi has the closest\u00a0international\u00a0airport to Halong Bay. Most quality cruises will arrange for private car or mini-bus transfers (check for extra costs) between Hanoi and Halong\u00a0Bay \u2013 a journey\u00a0that takes around three hours.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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Stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites in\u00a0China<\/h2>\n

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6) The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) – Beijing, China<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0The Forbidden City<\/a> was the seat of imperial power in China for 500 years, spanning the Ming and Qing Dynasties.<\/p>\n

Enclosed by a 52-metre moat in the centre of Beijing,\u00a0the Forbidden City houses China\u2019s biggest\u00a0and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings, and it is the largest palace complex in the world.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Best Time to Go” icon=’entypo-light-up’]When To Go:<\/strong> May and June, as summer approaches and spring draws to a close.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]Admission (US$):<\/strong> Approximately $6-$10 depending on time of year.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>A mere eight-minute walk to the Forbidden City is the four-star Hotel Kapok Beijing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There<\/strong>: Singapore Airlines and Air China operate direct flights to Beijing (PEK).[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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7) The Great Wall – Beijing, China<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0China\u2019s greatest engineering feat, The Great Wall<\/a>, began in the 3rd century on the orders of the first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, who wanted to erect a defensive wall to keep Mongolian barbarians out.<\/p>\n

Subsequent generations added to the wall, and today it runs from Liaoning province to Xinjiang, covering over 20,000 kilometres. The most intact ramparts are perched on the surrounding hills of Beijing municipality within the Mutianyu segment.<\/p>\n

\"Great\u00a0CC 2.0 \/\u00a0Max Talbot-Minkin<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]Admission (US$):<\/strong> $7 for adults and $4 for children.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Most\u00a0visitors to The Mutianyu Great Wall stay in Beijing, which has a vast selection\u00a0of hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There:<\/strong> Singapore Airlines and Air China operate direct flights to Beijing (PEK). For quick, fuss-free access to the attraction, why not join a full-day tour<\/a>?[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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8) Mausoleum<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of the First<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Qin<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Emperor – Xi-An, China<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0Qin\u00a0Shihuang\u2019s\u00a0famous terracotta warriors<\/a> are the star attraction at his\u00a0mausoleum. Built in the 3rd century, it contains nearly 200 pits, with thousands of warriors who were buried to accompany China\u2019s first emperor into the afterlife. The tomb complex, which contains more than 600 exhibits, showcases terracotta horses as well as bronze chariots and weapons.\u00a0\"Terracotta<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]Admission (US$):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>$25 including the Terracotta Army Museum and the Mausoleum. Children under 1.2m tall enter\u00a0free.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Angsana\u00a0Xi\u2019An\u00a0Lintong<\/a>\u00a0offers fine facilities and is a mere 2.5km from the\u00a0Huaqing\u00a0Hot Springs and 15km from the Terracotta Army.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Xiamen\u00a0Airlines and Tigerair\u00a0operate flights to\u00a0Xi\u2019An (XIY),\u00a0though Tigerair is the only one with a direct connection. The\u00a0mausoleum\u00a0lies 30km outside of Xi\u2019An in the\u00a0Lintong\u00a0District. To get there more easily,\u00a0join a Xi’an tour<\/a>.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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UNESCO World Heritage Site in India<\/h2>\n

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9) Taj Mahal\u00a0–\u00a0<\/strong>Agra, India<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It\u2019s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0Shah Jahan\u2019s\u00a0living testament to his beloved third wife, the Taj Mahal<\/a>, is undoubtedly India\u2019s most romantic emblem. Rudyard Kipling once described it as \u201cthe embodiment of all things pure\u201d.<\/p>\n

This perfectly symmetrical white marble cenotaph, with its four minarets flanking the courtyard and central dome, is set at one end of an ornamental garden, with the sky as its backdrop.\"Taj-Mahal-Agra\"<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Tickets” icon=’entypo-ticket’]Admission (US$):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Foreign visitors pay $11 regardless of age.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong> Basic, but clean and affordable\u00a0lodgings await at Hotel Deviram Palace<\/a>, which is just 4.5km away from Taj Mahal. For\u00a0something more befitting of royalty, stay at the Taj Palace Hotel<\/a> in a quieter part of New Delhi.<\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Let’s Go!” icon=’entypo-flight’]How To Get There:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Singapore\u00a0Airlines, Air India and Jet Airways operate direct flights to New Delhi (DEL)<\/a>, the main base from which to visit the Taj Mahal. Agra can be reached from New Delhi by domestic flights, by train from New Delhi Railway Station, or by car via the Taj Express Highway.[\/tab]<\/p>\n

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UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan<\/h2>\n

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10) Himeji Castle –\u00a0<\/strong>Himeji, Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Why It<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>s a Must-See:<\/strong>\u00a0Himeji-Jo, also known\u00a0as White Heron Castle, is widely recognised as the prettiest castle\u00a0in Japan. Having recently reopened after a five-year restoration hiatus, Himeji-Jo is an exquisite original example of early 17th-century Japanese\u00a0feudal\u00a0architecture. A polished white plaster exterior conceals its wooden frame and the fortification is encircled by moats and walls punctuated\u00a0with openings for firing guns and shooting arrows.<\/p>\n

\"HimejiCC 2.0 \/\u00a0Edward Dalmulder<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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[tab title=”Where to Stay” icon=’entypo-suitcase’]Where To Stay:<\/strong> For a touch of tradition, stay at the Tocen\u00a0Goshoboh<\/a>\u00a0in Kobe, a luxury ryokan.<\/em><\/p>\n

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With so many historical sites in Asia, experiencing UNESCO listed world heritage sites is only a short trip away. Visit Expedia.com.my<\/a>\u00a0to plan weekend getaways and travel through time.<\/p>\n

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