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The Palace Museum in Beijing, located in the center of Beijing, China, is one of the largest palace complexes in the world, also known as the Forbidden City. It was the imperial palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and has a history…

The Site Of Palmyra The ancient city of Palmyra, located in central Syria, is an archaeological site full of historical charm. The city was an important hub of ancient trade and cultural exchange, connecting the Roman and Persian empires. Palmyra is…

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The Site Of Palmyra The ancient city of Palmyra, located in central Syria, is an archaeological site full of historical charm. The city was an important hub of ancient trade and cultural exchange, connecting the Roman and Persian empires. Palmyra is…

The Thai Mahal The Taj Mahal, situated in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India, commenced construction in 1632 and was completed over a 16-year period. Its construction involved painters, calligraphers, sculptors, and numerous craftsmen from the…

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The Thai Mahal The Taj Mahal, situated in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India, commenced construction in 1632 and was completed over a 16-year period. Its construction involved painters, calligraphers, sculptors, and numerous craftsmen from the…

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Five color pond in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is a World Biosphere Reserve known for its exceptional natural beauty and rich ecosystem. It is home…

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This video, which introduces the rich natural landscapes and diverse ecosystems of the Jiuzhaigou Valley, has been specially edited and adapted by UNESCO for the NHK World Heritage 100 Series.

The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt, is an important archaeological site. It served as the burial ground for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the Egyptian New Kingdom from the 16th to the 11th century BCE.…

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Impression, Sunrise (French: Impression, soleil levant) is an 1872 painting by Claude Monet first shown at what would become known as the "Exhibition of the Impressionists" in Paris in April, 1874. The painting is credited with inspiring the name of…

Notre Dame de Paris is a famous tourist attraction in France and a milestone in the history of European architecture. This is a typical Gothic church building located on the Seine River in the center of Paris. It was started in 1163 and completed in…

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Angkor Wat, located in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia, is one of the world's largest religious monuments and cultural heritage sites. It was constructed in the 12th century by the Khmer Empire and utilised as a Hindu temple followed by its…

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The White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic example of natural heritage, with it's unique chalk cliffs and beautiful view over the coastline facing France across the Channel. They have significant historical, cultural, and ecological value which makes…

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The White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic example of natural heritage, with it's unique chalk cliffs and beautiful view over the coastline facing France across the Channel. They have significant historical, cultural, and ecological value which makes…

The White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic example of natural heritage, with it's unique chalk cliffs and beautiful view over the coastline facing France across the Channel. They have significant historical, cultural, and ecological value which makes…

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The Aletsch Glacier is a major tourist attraction, and an example of natural heritage, located in Switzlerland. It is home to various rare animal and plant species, offering breathtaking views of the ice formations in the surrounding landscapes.…

The Herculaneum Scrolls are ancient scrolls discovered in Herculaneum in the 18th century AD. The scrolls were buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Now these ancient scrolls have been severely carbonized and are very fragile. If they are not…

Shell ring site are a type of ancient human settlement site. The cultural accumulation at such sites is dominated by shellfish. Shell ring site of the ancient city of Jinning in Yunnan is the most complete known annular shell mound site of the…

Notre Dame de Paris is a famous tourist attraction in France and a milestone in the history of European architecture. This is a typical Gothic church building located on the Seine River in the center of Paris. It was started in 1163 and completed in…

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The Great Barrier Reef exists as the pinnacle example of underwater natural heritage. Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, it spans over 2300km in area, containing a staggering and diverse array of marine wildlife and an abundance of coral…

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The Temple of Artemis, also known as the Artemision or the Temple of Diana, was an ancient Greek marvel dedicated to the goddess Artemis near Ephesus, Turkey. Built around 550 BCE, it stood as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Designed…

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The Parthenon, an architectural masterpiece atop the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, was built between 447 and 432 BCE during the Golden Age of Athens. Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the temple exemplifies Doric order with 46 towering marble columns.…

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Notre Dame de Paris is a famous tourist attraction in France and a milestone in the history of European architecture. This is a typical Gothic church building located on the Seine River in the center of Paris. It was started in 1163 and completed in…

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Notre Dame de Paris is a famous tourist attraction in France and a milestone in the history of European architecture. This is a typical Gothic church building located on the Seine River in the center of Paris. It was started in 1163 and completed in…

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The five villages of the Cinque Terre are spread out along the rugged coastline, with ancient stone walls supporting the villages and the surrounding terraces, which together with the traditional farming methods reflect the region's centuries-old…

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Video shows the performance of Yingge Dance.

Yangliuqing woodblock prints are Chinese folk woodblock prints, which are said to have begun in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and flourished in the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Yangliuqing woodblock prints have a wide range of themes, rich…

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Shell ring site are a type of ancient human settlement site. The cultural accumulation at such sites is dominated by shellfish. Shell ring site of the ancient city of Jinning in Yunnan is the most complete known annular shell mound site of the…

The Herculaneum Scrolls are ancient scrolls discovered in Herculaneum in the 18th century AD. The scrolls were buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79. Now these ancient scrolls have been severely carbonized and are very fragile. If they are not…

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Shell ring site are a type of ancient human settlement site. The cultural accumulation at such sites is dominated by shellfish. Shell ring site of the ancient city of Jinning in Yunnan is the most complete known annular shell mound site of the…

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Shell ring site are a type of ancient human settlement site. The cultural accumulation at such sites is dominated by shellfish. Shell ring site of the ancient city of Jinning in Yunnan is the most complete known annular shell mound site of the…

Huanglong is renowned for its beautiful mountainous scenery, with relatively undisturbed and highly diverse forest ecosystems, combined with the more spectacular localised karst formations. Topped by permanently snow-capped peaks rising from a base…

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The Magna Carta, also known as the Chapter of Freedom, is a historical document signed by King John in England in 1215. It is regarded as an important cornerstone of the modern rule of law and democracy. The Magna Carta mainly stipulates the…

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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape, located in the Shimane Prefecture of Japan, is an exceptional example of a historic mining site that flourished from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The site includes the extensive underground…

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Chartres Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in France, surpasses even Notre Dame de Paris in grandeur and preservation. Constructed between 1194 and 1250 on a historically revered site, the cathedral stands as a monument to medieval…

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Located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, the Potala Palace is a palace complex of great historical, religious and cultural value. It was built in the 7th century A.D. and has been expanded over the years to become the winter palace of the…

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Located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, the Potala Palace is a palace complex of great historical, religious and cultural value. It was built in the 7th century A.D. and has been expanded over the years to become the winter palace of the…

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Located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, the Potala Palace is a palace complex of great historical, religious and cultural value. It was built in the 7th century A.D. and has been expanded over the years to become the winter palace of the…

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This video will take you through the history of the Terracotta Warriors in five minutes!

The Terracotta Warriors are a collection of ancient Chinese army sculptures located in the tomb area of Qin Shi Huangdi near the present-day city of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. The sculptures are considered one of the greatest discoveries in Chinese…

Venice and its Lagoon form an extraordinary architectural masterpiece, with the city's unique setting, Gothic and Renaissance buildings, and its network of canals and islands. Founded in the 5th century and flourishing as a major maritime power from…

The Ancient City of Pingyao, located in Shanxi Province, China, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city from the Ming and Qing dynasties (14th-20th centuries). Its impressive city walls, temples, shops, and…

The current Trevi Fountain was commissioned by Pope Clement XII, who held a competition in 1732, with architect Nicola Salvi's design chosen for its monumental scale and harmonious integration with the adjacent palace. The fountain, resembling a…

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Meridian Gate, Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, China, stands as a testament to ancient Chinese culture and architectural prowess. Built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is one of the most extensive and well-preserved complexes of wooden…

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, located in Hunan province, China, is known for its stunning sandstone pillars, lush vegetation, and unique geological formations. In December 1992, the unique quartz sandstone peak forest was included in the World…

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The introduction pictures from the official website of ZhangJiaJie

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Chenghuangmiao, also known as the City God Temple, is a traditional Chinese temple located in the heart of Shanghai. It dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties and is dedicated to the City God, believed to protect the city and its inhabitants. The…

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Photos taken on the new year of 2024 at Chenghuangmiao in Shanghai

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Highland Cattle is a breed of cattle originally from the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland. Highland cattle became an important part of the economy in Scotland and were used for their milk, meat, and fur (Highland Cows, 2019).…

The Egyptian pyramids are among the most famous and mysterious ancient structures in the world, representing the power of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Constructed during the period from the 27th to the 22nd century BCE, these immense triangular…

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Sundarban Tour in Sundarban National Park, Sundarban tour inside largest mangrove forest on earth and Sundarban Delta. But Sundarbans in West Bengal is now in high alert due to the rise of Sea water level. This is a long term effect of Global…

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English: A Bengal Tiger checks out the conditions before getting into the canal at Sundarban Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, India.

The Notre Dame Cathedral, an enduring symbol of cultural heritage, faces mounting challenges from climate change. In response, digital interpretation emerges as a vital tool, echoing SDG13 - Climate Action. Through advanced monitoring systems,…

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This piece of immovable heritage dates back to the 2nd century. This cave system is located on the Fife Coastal path between Anstruther and Crail. The main structure of the Caiplie Caves is a result of sea erosion, whereas specific larger caves have…

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The Central Amazon Conservation Complex makes up the largest protected area in the Amazon Basin (over 6 million hectares) and is one of the planets richest regions in terms of biodiversity. It also includes an important sample of varzea ecosystems,…

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Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, with a summit elevation of 3,776.24 m (12,389 ft 3 in). It is the tallest mountain in Japan, the second-highest volcano located on an island in Asia (after Mount Kerinci…

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

St. Peter's Basilica is a magnificent Christian church located in Vatican City and is also one of the major cathedrals of the Catholic Church. Named after Saint Peter the Apostle, it is one of the most important holy sites in the Catholic faith. The…

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The Morin Khuur, Mongolia's traditional bowstring instrument, holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing the nation and recognized as vital intangible heritage by UNESCO. Its name originates from the horse's head-shaped engraving at the head of…

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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North of the Great Wall, the Site of Xanadu encompasses the remains of Kublai Khan’s legendary capital city, designed by the Mongol ruler’s Chinese advisor Liu Bingzhdong in 1256. Over a surface area of 25,000 ha, the site was a unique attempt to…

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North of the Great Wall, the Site of Xanadu encompasses the remains of Kublai Khan’s legendary capital city, designed by the Mongol ruler’s Chinese advisor Liu Bingzhdong in 1256. Over a surface area of 25,000 ha, the site was a unique attempt to…

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North of the Great Wall, the Site of Xanadu encompasses the remains of Kublai Khan’s legendary capital city, designed by the Mongol ruler’s Chinese advisor Liu Bingzhdong in 1256. Over a surface area of 25,000 ha, the site was a unique attempt to…

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North of the Great Wall, the Site of Xanadu encompasses the remains of Kublai Khan’s legendary capital city, designed by the Mongol ruler’s Chinese advisor Liu Bingzhdong in 1256. Over a surface area of 25,000 ha, the site was a unique attempt to…

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

The Royal Alcázar of Seville is one of the oldest palaces still in use in the world. A palace that has experienced different stages throughout time, from the late 11th century to the present day, and from its walls has witnessed the influence of the…

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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The travel introduction video for Wuzhen

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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Real Alcázar in Sevilla, Spain

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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Wuzhen, as one of China's first batch of ten historical and cultural towns and one of the top ten charming towns in China, holds a special place in the country's cultural landscape. Renowned as the "last ancient water village in China," Wuzhen boasts…

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