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Qingcheng Mountain is the main scenic spot of the World Heritage Site Qingcheng Mountain - Dujiangyan, a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, a National Key Scenic Spot, a National AAAA Grade Tourism Scenic Spot, a sacred place of the…
Tags: mountain, Religious Site
Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project
Dujiangyan is a large water conservancy project built in ancient China and used to this day, located in Sichuan Province, 340 km upstream of the Minjiang River, west of the city of Dujiangyan. The Dujiangyan is said to have been built by Li Bing and…
Sanxingdui
The Sanxingdui ancient site is located on the south bank of the Yuzi River in the northwest of Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, with a distribution area of 12 square kilometres and a history of 3,000 to 5,000 years ago. It is the largest ancient…
Tags: Cultural Site
Potala palace
The Potala Palace, an awe-inspiring architectural marvel, is situated on the Red Hill in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. With its majestic white and red facades, this UNESCO World Heritage Site dominates the skyline, emanating a sense of grandeur…
Tags: China
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, also known as Zǐjìnchéng in Chinese, is a grand palace complex located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, China. It stands at the heart of the Imperial City of Beijing and is surrounded by several lavish imperial gardens and…
Baiheliang
Baiheliang is a submerged rock outcrop in Chongqing, China that was once used as an ancient device to measure water levels of the Yangtze River. It contains 163 inscriptions and pictures, including 114 hydrological annotations that provide detailed…
The Dai Water Splashing Festival
The Dai Water Splashing Festival, also known as the Dai New Year, is a traditional festival celebrated by the Dai ethnic group in China, mainly in Yunnan province. It usually takes place in mid-April and lasts for three days. During the festival,…
The Dai Water Splashing Festival
The Dai Water Splashing Festival, also known as the Dai New Year, is a traditional festival celebrated by the Dai ethnic group in China, mainly in Yunnan province. It usually takes place in mid-April and lasts for three days. During the festival,…
Dazu Rock Carvings
Dazu Rock Carvings, located in Dazu District, Chongqing, is a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as early as the 7th century AD, featuring Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist beliefs. These carvings are known for their…
Longmen Grottoes
Longmen Grottoes, located near Luoyang in Henan Province, is one of the most famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites in China. The site was first constructed in 493 AD during the Northern Wei Dynasty and continued to be expanded and improved during…
The Terra cotta army
The Terra Cotta Army, also known as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Discovered near the city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province, China in 1974,…
Tags: China
The potala palace
The Potala Palace is a historic palace located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Tibet and is considered a symbol of Tibetan culture and history. The palace was originally built in the 7th century,…
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The potala palace
The Potala Palace is a historic palace located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Tibet and is considered a symbol of Tibetan culture and history. The palace was originally built in the 7th century,…
Tags: Ancient China
Gidan Makama Exhibition 360 Images
These are 360 Images of the Gidan makama museum. It contains a total of 28 images which include all 11 exhibitions in the museum. The Images were taken with a Nikon Keymission 360 Camera
Tags: africa, Ancient, Architecture, Cultural Monument, nigeria
Gidan Makama Musuem & Monument
Gidan Makama is a traditional museum located in Kano State, Nigeria. The museum holds a collection of artefacts, artworks and libraries that showcase the history and culture of the people of Kano state and Northern Nigeria in general. The museum…
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Jiuzhai Valley is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhai Valley County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in the northwest of Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage, a national nature…
Tags: China
Dujiangyan
Dujiangyan is a famous ancient water conservancy project, located on the Minjiang River in the west of Chengdu Plain, Sichuan Province, west of today's Dujiangyan City. It is located where the Minjiang River flows from the mountains into the Chengdu…
Tags: China
Jiuzhai Valley
Jiuzhai Valley is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhai Valley County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in the northwest of Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage, a national nature…
Tags: China
Mount Emei
Mount Emei is located near 30° north latitude in the southwest of Sichuan Province. Its natural heritage is extremely rich, and it is known as the natural "Plant Kingdom", "Animal Paradise" and "Geological Museum". Due to the height and geographical…
Mount Emei
Mount Emei is located in the southwest of Sichuan Province, in the transition zone from the Sichuan Basin to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The main peak is Wanfoding, the highest peak, with an altitude of 3099 meters. Due to the height and geographical…
Tags: China
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Mianzhu New Year Paintings, also known as Mianzhu Woodblock Prints, are one of China's folk woodblock prints, named after the city of Mianzhu in Sichuan Province, the home of bamboo paper, and are popular in southwest China.
Mianzhu New Year…
Gondola in Venice
The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. It is typically propelled by a gondolier, who uses a rowing oar, which is not fastened to the hull, in a sculling manner and also…
St Kilda
St. Kilda is a volcanic archipelago to the west of Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands and is a prime example of natural heritage. During the height of the breeding season the archipelago is home to nearly one million seabirds. The size and diversity…
Giant's Causeway
This is an image of the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Tags: Climate, Heritage, Natural Heritage
Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast
The Giant’s causeway is the site of over 40,000 basalt columns protruding from the sea, all of which present viewers with a dramatic example of natural heritage in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The columns are the most characteristic feature of…
Tags: Climate, Heritage, Northern Ireland
IS5110 2023: Zhoucun Ancient Shopping Mall
Zhoucun Ancient Shopping Mall scenic spot is located in Zhoucun District, Zibo City, Shandong Province, known as the "dry dock", "Golden Zhoucun", "Silk Township", "the world's first village It is known as the "Dry Dock", "Golden Zhoucun", "Silk…
Tags: Ancient China, Building
IS5110 2023: Eastern Zhou Horse Martyrdom Pits
The Eastern Zhou Martyred Horse Pit is located in the western part of the village of Hetiatao in Linzi District, Zibo City. The owner of the tomb was Duke Jing of Qi, the 25th king after Jiang Tai Gong, who reigned for 58 years and was one of the…
Tags: Ancient China
IS5110 2023: Zibo ceramic technology
During the Wei, Jin and North and South Dynasties, Zibo began to produce porcelain, and during the Tang and Song dynasties, the skills of porcelain production continued to improve, and porcelain kilns were spread all over the place, with famous kilns…
Tags: art
Bulan Darwaza gate panorama
Panoramic view of the Fatehpur Sikri's entrance known as the Buland Darwaza.
Jodha Bai Palace
'Jodha Bai Mahal' also known as 'Jodh Bai Mahal' is the largest palace in Fatehpur Sikri commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 for his favourite queen consort, Mariam-uz-Zamani, commonly known as 'Jodha bai'. This Mahal is the largest complex…
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square…
Tags: Ancient China, Architecture, China
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum
The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, situated in Xi'an, China, is a remarkable cultural heritage site that captivates worldwide interest due to its immense scale, artistic mastery, and historical importance. Encompassing roughly 56 square…
Tags: Ancient China, China, Cultural Site, Heritage
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is a natural heritage site located in the state of Arizona, USA. As renowned for its stunning natural scenery, Grand Canyon National Park is also a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts from all around the…
Tags: National Park, USA
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument constructed from around 3000 BC to 2000 BC and located in Wiltshire, England. Stonehenge is composed of a circle of giant standing stones each around 4 meters high and 2.1 meters wide and with a weight of more…
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