1, Angkor Wat, Cambodia-Siem Reap
The huge temple complex in Angkor Wat is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ruling center of the Khmer Rouge countries from the 9th century to15th century. In order to better understand the history of Angkor and its unique Khmer architecture, you can go and see for yourself. Whether you invite a tour guide or choose to explore by yourself, you must climb to the top of Angkor Wat and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
2. Sydney Opera House-Sydney
Sydney Opera House is one of the top tourist attractions in Australia and one of the most famous buildings in the world. It is also considered as one of the busiest performing arts venues in the world.
3. Eiffel Tower-Paris
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world. Climb to the top of this landmark building and enjoy the unparalleled beauty of Paris. After sunset, you will understand why this must-see place in France is also called "City of Light". Every hour after dark, the Eiffel Tower will stage its own dazzling light show.
4. Taj Mahal-Agra, India
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Han Jia, the Mughal emperor, in memory of his favorite wife. This magnificent building was completed in 1648 and recognized by UNESCO as the best example of Indian-Islamic architecture. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, which can be reached by an hour's plane or three hours' train from the capital New Delhi.
5. Burj Khalifa-Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj Dubai is the tallest building in the world and the tallest independent structure, with a height of 27 16 feet and a total of 160 floors. ? Burj Khalifa uses 330,000 cubic meters of concrete, 62,000 tons of steel bars and 6,543,800 square meters of glass. In order to build the Burj Dubai, the crane pumped more than 606 meters of concrete vertically, breaking the record of 492 meters when the Shanghai World Financial Center Building was built.
6. Machu Picchu-Machu Picchu Archaeological Park in Peru
Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city, is located at the top of the Andes, with an altitude of 8047 feet. Before going here, it is best to stay in nearby Aguas-Calientes for one night to adapt to the altitude here. Then, take the early bus or walk to the castle.
7. The Great Wall-China
The Great Wall is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest engineering quantity in China and even in the world. Since the Western Zhou Dynasty, it has been built continuously for more than 2,000 years, distributed in the vast land in northern and central China, with a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers.
8. Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France
This medieval Benedictine monastery is one of the most spectacular sights in Europe. Mount St. Michel dates back to the eighth century and is located on an island in St. Michel Bay at the junction of Brittany and Normandy.
9. St. Basile Cathedral in Moscow
St basile's cathedral is located in the center of Moscow square. Built between 1555 and 156 1, it was presided over by Ivan IV. It is the symbol of Russian Orthodox Church.
10, Acropolis, Greece
One of the most impressive remains of ancient Greek civilization is the Acropolis. Stroll through the ruins and visit the world-famous Parthenon.
Urban landmark buildings in China
1, Beijing Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City. Twenty-four emperors once lived here. This is the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties, and now it is the "Palace Museum". The whole building of the Forbidden City is magnificent and is known as one of the five largest palaces in the world. The palace architecture of the Forbidden City is the largest and most well-preserved ancient architectural complex in China, which is called "the sea of palaces" and is magnificent.
2. Shanghai Bund
Shanghai Bund is the representative of Beijing in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Shanghai is a representative city of China's modern civilization, with a large number of excellent historical buildings. Compared with the modern buildings in Pudong, the buildings on the Bund undoubtedly embody the spirit of Shanghai. There are dozens of European classics here, but they also blend the traditional culture of China.
3. Lhasa, Tibet
The architectural history of Lhasa in Tibet is even older than the Forbidden City. Lhasa is not only a holy place for Tibetan Buddhists, but also a holy place for many travelers. Lhasa is famous for its beautiful scenery, long history, splendid culture, unique customs, numerous places of interest and strong religious color.