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West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou

West Lake, also known as Qiantang Lake, is located at No.1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. On June 24, 2011,…

Hongcun

Hongcun Village is an administrative village located in Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. It sits at the foot of…

Hongcun Village is an administrative village located in Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. It sits at the foot of…

Jatiluwih rice terraces, Subak, Bali

The Jatiluwih rice terraces comprise over 600 hectares of rice fields following the flowing hillside topography of the Batukaru mountain range. These…

Pura Tirta Empul, Ubud, Bali

A beautiful and old Hindu temple which hosts rituals. The temple has holy springs in which devotees bathe.

Pura Taman Ayun, Bali, Indonesia

Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden located in Mengwi district in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Its water features are an…

Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave, Ubud, Bali

Fountain waterspout statues in Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave, a sacred bathing pool near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

The cultural landscape of Bali consists of lowland rice terraces and their temples, covering a 19,500-hectare area. The temples act as focal points…

Zanskar, Ladakh, India

Zanskar is a high altitude semi-desert lying on the Northern flank of the Great-Himalayan Range. This mountains range acts as a climatic barrier…

Grey Goral Doe, Zanskar, Ladakh

Doe watching for danger. Grey Goral (Naemorhedus goral). Tsarap valley, Zanskar, India

Sani Kani Khar (Gompa), Zanskar, Ladakh

The heritage Sani Kani Khar was built date back to the time of the famous kushan emperor Kanishka in 2nd century AD and is said to be the oldest stupa…

Phuktal Gompa, Zanskar, Ladakh, India

The Phuktal Monastery is built around a natural cave, which is believed to have been visited by numerous sages, scholars, translators, and monks…

Located in Ladakh, India, along the Zanskar River, the Zanskar Valley is a remote and pristine region known for its stunning landscape, rich Tibetan…

A hyacinth macaw in the Pantanal

A Hyacinth Macaw, the largest flying parrot species in its natural habitat, Brazil’s Pantanal. Natural to South America, the Hyacinth Macaw is a…

Capybara and its pups

A group of capybaras, the world’s largest rodents. As highly social and semi-aquatic animals, capybaras are a common sight in this vast wetland, where…

Fernando de Noronha

Beach located in Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil

Loggerhead sea turtle with diver in the background, Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park

A loggerhead sea turtle in Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park, Pernambuco, Brazil. These turtles are listed as vulnerable due to threats such as…

Two Brothers Rock - Fernando de Noronha

Two Brothers Rock beach in Fernando de Noronha

The Brazilian Atlantic Islands, including the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Atol das Rocas Reserves, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located off…

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Aerial photography of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. White sand dunes meet seasonal rainwater lagoons, creating an extraordinary desert-like…

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, located in the northeastern state of Maranhão, Brazil, is a unique protected area where vast, white sand dunes meet…

Colosseum

Home of spectacular gladiatorial battles and spectacles, this structure is a reminder of the power of imperial Rome. Despite being damaged, ransacked…

Royal Albert Dock

The Royal Albert docks were an important maritime centre and strategic war hub. Opened in 1846, the Docks has become iconic for its artistic…

La Almoloya is a palace in southern Spain made by the Argaric society. The Argarics were a Bronze Age culture overall characterised by a complex…

Afghan carpet weaving has a rich history, with women being the one predominantly weaving these carpets. Their skills are known throughout the world.…

Durotriges Graves

Recent archaeological analysis of Late Iron Age Durotriges graves in southern Britain indicate that women may have stayed with their kin and that…

Wedding Portrait of a Peranakan couple

A photograph of Peranakan wedding couple from a museum in Singapore. Taken at the wedding of Chung Guat Hooi (daughter of Capitan Chung Thye Phin) and…

Photograph of two Peranakan ladies

Photograph of two Peranakan ladies. Photo from Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Traditional Peranakan costume

Photo of a traditional ladies' Peranakan costume. Image taken in Netherlands: Vitrine Baba Nonya

Chai Wan Cape Collinson Crematorium and Cemetery in Hong Kong

Example of Brutalist Architecture in Hong Kong: Chai Wan Cape Collinson Crematorium and Cemetery

Chien Mu Library in CUHK

Example of Brutalist Architecture in Hong Kong:

Example of Brutalist Architecture in Hong Kong: Capitol Centre

Brutalism is an architectural style arising in the mid 20th century in the United Kingdom, amongst the European modernist movement in the post-war…

The Peranakans are culturally distinct descendants of immigrants to the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. A large trading hub since the 15th…

The Peranakans are culturally distinct descendants of immigrants to the Malay Archipelago in Southeast Asia. A large trading hub since the 15th…

Carvings at Ellora

Ellora caves are carved out structures, extending more than 2 km, the highlight being the Kailasa temple between 7th to 10th centuries and the…

Ellora Caves

Ellora caves are carved out structures, extending more than 2 km, the highlight being the Kailasa temple between 7th to 10th centuries and the…

Ranthambore_National_Park.JPG

Ranthambore National Park is a part of the forts (Hill forts of Rajasthan) and comes right next to the Ranthambore fort. This forest has a variety of…

Hampi

Hampi is a subset of the Vijayanagar ruins which were built approximately 700 years ago, discovered by Colin Mackenzie in the year 1800. What makes…

Cantonese Opera was recognized in 2009 by UNESCO on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. As a historic art, it…

Mountain Huangshan

Mount Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, is one of China’s most iconic and culturally resonant natural landmarks. Recognised as a UNESCO World…

Mount Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, is one of China’s most iconic and culturally resonant natural landmarks. Recognised as a UNESCO World…

Mount Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, is one of China’s most iconic and culturally resonant natural landmarks. Recognised as a UNESCO World…

The Lake District, located in North West England, is a mountainous region renowned for its striking natural landscapes and long-standing agro-pastoral…

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, China, are a renowned collection of traditional Chinese gardens that exemplify the…

Pompeii

The ancient city of Pompeii, located in modern-day Italy, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. It was buried under…

Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is known for its remote wilderness, glacial landscapes and…

Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, is known for its remote wilderness, glacial landscapes and…

Notre-Dame de Paris is a Gothic architectural masterpiece built in the 12th and 13th centuries. It is renowned for its flying buttresses,…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…

Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou, a remarkable example of rammed-earth architecture, is predominantly found in China’s Fujian province, with origins tracing back to the…