Everest is included in the unesco world heritage. Nepal travel

We want to tell you about the 10 most popular of them.

2. Temple of Heaven
3. Forbidden City of Beijing
4. Terracotta army
5. Giant Buddha statue in Leshan
6. Emeishan Mountains
7. Avatar Mountains - Zhangjiajie National Park (Wulingyuan Region)
8. Huanglong Sanctuary (Yellow Dragon)
9. Classic Chinese Gardens in Suzhou (Humble Official's Garden and Fisherman's Garden)
10. Qianfodong Temple Complex

The length of this structure is about 8852 km. Construction of the Great Wall of China began in the 3rd century BC during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). The wall was repeatedly destroyed and restored. In the beginning, it was built from compacted earth, stones or wood. Later, they began to use more modern materials - brick, lime and stone.

Some sections of the Great Wall of China resemble very steep and high steps; the wall has defensive structures (tower-forts) and watch (signal) towers along its entire length. The walls are decorated with battlements, which were used to watch the enemy and as cover for the warriors.

There is still controversy about whether the Great Wall of China is visible from space. The Great Wall of China is visible from space, but only under conditions of excellent visibility, and if you know where to look.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 as one of the greatest Chinese historical sites.

2. Temple of Heaven

"In the Temple of the Rich Harvest" they prayed for rain and a rich harvest. It is a true masterpiece of architecture, erected on a three-tiered marble terrace: wooden pillars support the ceiling without nails or cement. Building height 38 m, diameter 30 m.

In the courtyard of the "Temple of Heavenly Majesty" there is a "Whispering Wall". Turning to face her, you can hear words that are pronounced very far away.

The "Altar of Heaven" consists of snow-white marble terraces rising up into the sky. At the top of the Altar, you are left alone with the sky. The Altar of Heaven is a round stepped pyramid with a diameter of 67 meters. The echo of the Altar amazes - due to the peculiarities of construction, the closer a person stands to the center, the louder the sounds he makes are heard.

Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.

3. Forbidden City of Beijing

The Forbidden City is an architectural masterpiece and the largest palace complex in the world. This applies both to the layout of the entire complex and to the exquisite decoration of buildings and premises.

The territory of the Forbidden City is a square. On an area of ​​720 thousand square meters, there are about 800 buildings. The city lies on the so-called Peking axis (from north to south) and is surrounded by wide ditches and walls 10.4 meters high. Behind them are palaces, gates, courtyards, streams and gardens symmetrically located. There are about 9,000 rooms in the palaces of the Forbidden City.

Currently, the Forbidden City is visited by about 7 million people annually.
It was the first of the Chinese sites to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.

4. Terracotta army

About 8,000 full-size figures have been found in underground halls or pits, each one unique and none like the other. In the ranks there are infantrymen, archers, crossbow arrows, cavalrymen, military chariots with horses, there is even a command headquarters, which is located separately ...

Initially, all warriors had real weapons - swords and bows, which were plundered by marauders in ancient times. The height of the warriors is from 1.6 to 1.7 meters. People's faces represent different nationalities - Chinese, Mongols, Tibetans, Uighurs, etc. The warriors are depicted in different poses - someone is holding a sword, someone is kneeling, pulling the bowstring, someone is standing at attention.

Excavations continue in our time.

This find is also valuable because it allows you to understand what the Chinese army was like in those days.

In 1987, the Terracotta Army was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the "Tomb of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty" complex.

5. Giant Buddha statue in Leshan

Buddha sits with his hands on his knees and his half-closed eyes look at one of the 4 sacred mountains of Chinese Buddhism - the Emeishan, and his feet rest on the river.

More than 90 stone images of bodhisattvas are carved on the southern and northern walls in relation to the Buddha, and a temple complex with a small park is built at the head of the colossal monument.

The Leshan Buddha statue is one of the oldest in the world.

It was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

6. Mount Emeishan

According to legend, a local bodhisattva flew from this peak into the sky on a white three-headed elephant. In memory of this event, a huge statue of this saint was erected on the top of the mountain, seated on an elephant with four heads, of which the observer can see only three heads from his perspective. The Temple of the Golden Summit and the Silver Temple are also located here.

Here you can observe the famous "Buddha halo" Emeishan, which is created by the refraction of sunlight in the fog. At noon, the rays, refracting through the clouds, form a circle of different colors: purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, indigo ...

In 1996, UNESCO awarded this area the status of a World Cultural Heritage.

7. Mountains "Avatar" - Zhangjiang

Mount Jiankunzhu, whose name translates as "Southern Heavenly Pillar", became the prototype for some of the landscapes of the planet Pandora shown in James Cameron's blockbuster. It was recently renamed "Hallelujah, Avatar" ...

You should definitely visit the local attractions:
The Yellow Dragon Cave has four levels and a unique landscape. This is a huge karst cave, one of the largest in the world. It reaches a height of 140 meters. There are underground rivers, pools and even waterfalls.

There is also the picturesque Tianzu mountain with the Kunlun peak - "Abode of the Gods". It is believed that the wisdom of the Tao philosophy was brought to people from Kunlun. In order to gain immortality at the top of the mountain, you need to fulfill the same conditions as for entering the mysterious Shambhala. Only one who freed the mind from selfish thoughts about itself could become one of the inhabitants of the divine world of Kunlun.

And at an altitude of more than 1 km, the Yellow Lion Village is located. The original inhabitants of these places live here - the national minorities Tujia, Miao and Bo, they speak their own languages ​​and preserve their traditions and rituals.

Mount Tianmenshan (height 1518 meters) is considered one of the main attractions of the park. Many legends are associated with this mountain. Here is the picturesque Heavenly Gate Cave. The longest cable car in the world (its length is 7455 m) leads to the top of the mountain, while climbing along which panoramas of the surrounding mountains and forests open up to unforgettable beauty.

For thrill-seekers, a viewing glass bridge is also built here. Its width is 1 m and length is 60 meters. The bridge appears to be adhered to the vertical slope of the rock at an altitude of 1430 meters, which creates the feeling of walking on air and allows visitors to gaze at the peaks of the mountain peaks below.

The park was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

8. Huanglong Sanctuary (Yellow Dragon)

But the most interesting thing here is the natural rapids of travertine terraces (made of limestone tuff), which meander like the scaly four-meter back of a golden giant dragon. It is also interesting to visit the numerous lakes of the purest water, of various colors and shapes. The reserve is home to a number of rare animals such as the giant panda and the golden snub-nosed monkey.

Huanglong Region was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

9. Classic Chinese Gardens in Suzhou (Humble Official's Garden and Fisherman's Garden)

You have to walk through the gardens, dissolving in their beauty and harmony. This is the place where the soul rests. Where silence can be heard.

The classic Chinese gardens "Garden of the Humble Official" and "Garden of the Master of Fishing Nets" were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999 and 2000.

10. Temple complex Qianfodong ("Cave of a Thousand Buddhas")

The largest cave of this complex is the Mogao Cave, which means “The cave is not for tall ones”. Its area is 42,000 sq. meters.

Unlike the later cave temples, the decoration of Mogao is dominated not by sculpture, but by fresco painting.
At the very beginning of the 20th century, a huge warehouse of ancient manuscripts written in different languages ​​of that time was discovered in one of the caves. There were religious texts, and treatises on philosophy, mathematics, medicine, astronomy, history and geography, dictionaries and recordings of folk songs and classical Chinese poetry, as well as official documents of those times. The most famous of them are "The Book of Fortune-telling" and "The Diamond Sutra".

The Mogao cave temples have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

China tours

Arrival at Kathmandu airport. Meeting with a guide. Transfer to the guesthouse of the Sheten monastery. Check-in at the Sheten monastery guesthouse. Excursion with a visit to the Buddhist stupa Swayambhunath and the palace square
Kathmandu. Excursion to Triten Norbutse monastery, which belongs to the ancient Bon religion. Afternoon excursion to Pashupatinath Hindu Temple.
During the excursions you will see:
- The Buddhist stupa Swayambhunath is listed by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage Sites and is the oldest in Nepal (built about 2.5 thousand years ago). According to legend, a sacred lotus is buried under the foundation of this grandiose structure, growing from a seed thrown by one of the previous Buddhas at the bottom of a huge lake that once existed on the site of the present Kathmandu valley. The stupa is located on top of a green hill, from where the most picturesque panorama of the Nepalese capital opens up. In the vicinity of the stupa, there are numerous monasteries belonging to various branches of Tibetan Buddhism.
Excursion to Triten Norbutse monastery, which belongs to the ancient pre-Buddhist religion Bon-po. Currently, Bon monasteries have survived only in certain regions of Tibet and Nepal, as well as in Sikkim and Bhutan. On the territory of Nepal, there are only about 20 such monasteries, and they are mainly located in the remote northern regions - Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Jumla, i.e. in territories inhabited by ethnic Tibetans. In the Kathmandu Valley, Triten Norbutse Monastery is the only monastery in the Bon tradition.
The Bon religion reflects the spiritual and cultural traditions of Tibet that have existed for millennia, long before the rise of Tibetan Buddhism. According to legends, the Bon teaching arose 16-18 thousand years ago in the ancient state of Shang-Shung on the territory of Tibet, i.e. in those immemorial times when human life was in constant danger because of the spirits and other powerful natural forces that reigned over Tibet. The worldview of the Bonts inhabited any place with spirits, especially lakes and mountains, rocks and caves. And then the awakened Tonpa Shenrab appeared to teach people to resist and control these forces. For the followers of Bon-po, the sacred mountain Kailash is a mountain-soul, and according to their belief, it was here that the founder of the Bon sect, the legendary Tonpa Shenrab, descended from heaven to earth.
A distinctive feature of the Bon religion is the recitation of mystical formulas and spells, the performance of mysterious trance-inducing rituals, dances and sacrifices to suppress evil spirits and attract good and merciful spirits to help. A characteristic feature of Bon is to do many things in the reverse order (bypass the stupas counterclockwise, rotate the prayer drums in the opposite direction and recite mantras in the opposite direction), just as in the Bon tradition, the rotation of the swastika is left-handed (as opposed to the right-handed swastika of Buddhism), which symbolizes opposition forces of nature and the inflexibility of the will of the followers. The witchcraft and shamanistic rites of the Bon religion had a significant impact on one of the 4 most important areas of Tibetan Buddhism - the Nyingma school.
The original Bon monastery of Triten Norbutse was built in the 14th century. in central Tibet (Tsang province), existed for many centuries and was an important center of Tantrism.
During the period of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, i.e. in the 1950s, the monastery was completely destroyed and destroyed. The modern Triten Norbutse monastery was rebuilt in Nepal near the Swayambhunath stupa in 1977, since at that time it was impossible to restore the monastery in Tibet itself. The monastery serves the purpose of preserving the ancient cultural traditions of the Bon religion and is one of the 2 most important Bon monasteries outside Tibet.
An excursion to the ancient temple complex of Pashupatinath (built in the 6th century; listed by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage Sites) - the most sacred temple of Shiva for Hindus, and we will be able to observe some Hindu customs here. Perhaps your visit will coincide with one of such big holidays as Maga Shivaratri or Teese. Childless women come here to God Shiva. Near the temple on the banks of the sacred river Bagmati, the cremation of the dead takes place. Many wandering ascetics and snake tamers can be seen here. Our guide will tell you many legends and legends about Shiva and his beloved wife Parvati, which are also directly related to the history of the Pashupatinath temple. Overnight in the guesthouse of the Sheten monastery

The vast majority of tourists arrive in Nepal through the country's air harbor - Kathmandu Airport. Therefore, we start with what must be visited first of all in the vicinity of the capital of Nepal - Kathmandu. We are sure that by visiting these places you will plunge into a completely different world, they are so unique. There is an explanation for this - Nepal has been a country lost in the mountains throughout its history (in many respects and now too). It was inaccessible to many conquerors and was never (!) Under the rule of another state. It gave birth to its own culture and art, unlike others, and the country's monuments were not destroyed by the conquerors. Unfortunately, on April 25, 2015, the worst earthquake in 80 years caused significant damage to Nepal.

So, in the Kathmandu valley there are 7 objects declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Below are photographs taken by me in 2005 and 2008 and a description of these objects. A large number of unique monuments, alas, have been lost to mankind forever. See the links to see how they looked before the April 2015 earthquake.

Squares and streets in Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu Durbar Square in Patan

Also in Nepal, the Chitwan Nature Reserve and the Everest region with the highest peak in the world are under the protection of UNESCO.

Walks in Kathmandu- the capital of the country with a population of 850 thousand (2005). The city was founded in the 8th century and was called Kantipur. Then he became an independent principality. In 1769, the Shah of the Gorkha principality seized the entire territory of modern Nepal and proclaimed Kathmandu the capital. The earthquakes of 1833 and 1934 severely destroyed the city. The centuries-old isolation helped preserve the city in its original form. Buddhist and Hindu temples, architecture of houses located on narrow streets paved with stone fill the city with mystical energy. In the simplicity of the way of life, the city is a bit like a large village with bad roads, low red brick houses and tiled roofs. The courtyards are filled with livestock and small animals. The wooden elements of the old houses are covered with fine carvings, and many of the houses are in the form of a pagoda. In fact, the capital merged with the neighboring town of Lalitpur - the formerPatanor "city of arts" - founded in 229.See Durbar Square in Patan on the photo.

Thamel- districtKathmandu is where most of the foreign tourists live. Here they find everything they need: restaurants and bars, souvenir shops, bike rental with mopeds. Many shops sell good equipment for outdoor enthusiasts. There are different categories of hotels in the area. You can find a room even for $ 7 per day. Most people only sleep in their rooms, as there is a lot to see in the surroundings. It is from here that the road begins to the foot of the highest point of the world - Mount Chomolungma (Everest).

Durbar Square in Kathmandu I amis both the center of the capital and the center of the ancient architecture of the city. It is located 15 minutes. walk from Thamel. Paid entrance. There are many temples in Durbar Square, Royal Palace Narayanhiti, palace and temple complex Hanuman Dhoka 15-18 centuries... Largest temple the square is called Taleju in the form of a pagoda of 9 floors and is dedicated to the patron deity of the Malla dynasty. The temple is only open to Nepalese once a year. Beautiful wooden pagoda Kath mandirbuilt in 1596 from Bhimsen tower(1834) you can see the whole city. Wooden royal palace now a museum. The living goddess Kumari lives in a special palace. Since the 18th century, she has been guarding kings and blessing them for the kingdom. Kumari is chosen from girls aged 4-5 years with special features and a horoscope. Kumari takes up residence in the palace with her entire family and lives until she reaches puberty, the age to which she is believed to remain innocent and pure. Only once a year is she allowed to go outside when she is driven across town. She is taken care of, taught, guests come to her. When, after 10 years, Kumari leaves the palace forever, she is paid a large sum of money and she continues to live as a private person. No one takes her in marriage as Kumari's ex brings misfortune.

Swayambhunath stupa built onthe top of the "Monkey Mountain". The path for believers to the stupa has 365 steps up. A motor road has been built for tourists. Entrance 200 NRs. The summit is the best place for a panoramic view of the entire city. It is known that the first large stupas in Nepal were built during the reign of the Indian Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. NS. Despite the fact that archaeological research of religious buildings in Nepal is prohibited, there is no doubt that the Swayambhunat stupa is about 2 thousand years old! It is a huge white hemisphere, the upper part of which is decorated with a cube with a cone ringed with 13 belts. The huge all-seeing eyes of the Buddha are depicted on all sides of the cube. Between them is a certain symbol denoting virtue. Other numerous buildings located around are temples, columns, small stupas and statues of gods. The walls of the temples are covered with erotic frescoes and sculptures. Bronze figurines of a wife enjoying love at the same time as her seven husbands can be bought at every corner. There are several dozen spinning drums on the square, going in a row one after another. Prayers are engraved on the drums, and inside are bundles of Buddha's sayings. Believers walk in a clockwise direction nearby and spin the drums with their hands, thus, as if pronouncing prayers.

National History Museum- located behind the Swayambhunath hill. It features a unique collection of butterflies, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, plants and various fossilized creatures collected from all over the country.Kaiser Library- is the main center for rare and valuable books and manuscripts. It is open to the public every day except Saturdays and holidays.

Stupa buddanat built in the 3rd century. This one of the largest Buddhist shrines in Nepal is located 10 km northeast of Kathmandu and makes a lasting impression. Entrance 100 NRs.

Krishna Mandir temple was erected in 1723 in memory of the eight wives of King Narendra Malla, who accepted the rite of sati (self-immolation) after the death of their husband.

Temple complex Pashupatinat founded in the 8th century. The main temple of the complex is dedicated to Shiva and has a two-tiered golden roof and silver doors. In front of the entrance there is a huge statue of Nandi the bull - Shiva's vehicle. It is the most revered Hindu temple in Nepal. There are many pilgrims here, but unfortunately white tourists are not allowed in. The rite of burning bodies is performed by the river next to the temple. dead, according to custom. Other Kathmandu temples are Muktinah and Mahndranath. Budhanilkantha 5th century - is a stone statue of the god Vishnu, lying on the rings of the snake Shesha.

Bhaktapur- the second largest city in the valleyKathmandu. Translated from Sanskrit it means "the city of believers in Vishnu". In the 14-16th centuries, it was the capital of the entire valley, which was reflected in the grandeur of its architectural monuments (mainly of the 17th century), which have been perfectly preserved. There are more than ten Vishnu temples in the city, most of which are priceless for their historical significance. On the Palace Square of Bhaktapur there is the former palace of the kings of the Malla dynasty with 55 windows, and on none of the windows the carving pattern is repeated. Next to the palace is the Golden Gate leading to the Hindu temple. Another decoration of the city is the five-tiered Nyatapola Pagoda. Entrance fees to Durbar Square are the most expensive in Nepal at 750 NRs.

Changunarayan temple built in honor of the god Vishnu in the 3rd century AD. NS. Since Buddhism and Hinduism in Nepal are largely intermingled, the temple is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. Located 10 km north of Bhaktapur on a hill 1541 m above sea level. It has been documented that Changunarayan is the oldest structure in Nepal. Entrance 100 NRs. There are many shops near the temple, where you can buy magnificent wood and metal products at ridiculous prices.

Nagarkot - mountain resort at an altitude of almost 2000 m. above sea level, 37 km. from Bhaktapur. For vacationers, several hotels have been built here (one of them ****), from the windows or roofs of which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the great mountains, including Mount Everest, in clear weather, and breathe the purest mountain air.

Other interesting cities and regions of Nepal

Mustang or Lo is a kingdom within Nepal. One of the most exciting and mystical adventures in Nepal. Mustang is located in northwestern Nepal north of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs, on the border with Tibet. The capital of the kingdom is located on a high-mountainous plateau with a height of about 4000 m and is lost among rivers and gorges. It was only in October 1991 that the site was opened to tourists with permission. You can get to Mustang by plane from Pokhara. 20 minutes. flight and you are in Jomsom. Then tourists start hiking and in 5 days get to the capital of the kingdom, Lo Montang. On the way, the group spends the night in tents, goods and products are transported on horseback.

Chitwan National Reserve since 1973 the reserve covers an area of ​​about 1000 km² and stretches between the rivers Narayani and Rapti, 150 km from Kathmandu and 160 km from Pokhara. Chitwan used to be a favorite hunting ground for Nepalese kings. The reserve is inhabited by: about 120 Bengal tigers - now the rarest animals listed in the "Red Book", wild elephants, about 400 one-horned rhinos, 4 species of deer, wild boars, antelopes, buffaloes, bears, gavial crocodiles, alligators-caimans, monkeys, jackals , wild dogs, mongooses, pythons, cobras and other snakes, several species of hares, jungle cats, squirrels, bats and more than 400 species of birds. The best way to experience jungle life is from the back of an elephant. The smell of an elephant interrupts the smell of man and wild animals safely continue to go about their business. Car safaris and rafting can be organized. Tourists are invited to spend the night in huts with all the amenities. A walk in the jungle of the reserve is absolutely safe.Shivapuri is another national park. Even a leopard and a rare Himalayan bear can be found in this reserve.

Excursion to the Chitwan reserve with a departure from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Cost: 2 days and 1 night - $ 60, 3 days and 2 nights - $ 70, 4 days and 3 nights - $ 80. Included: transfer by bus, hotel accommodation ** and ***, meals, entrance tickets. Surcharge for individual transport. The tour should be purchased in advance. Buses from Pokhara depart in a string daily at 07:30 am from the Tourist Info Center, near Phewa Lake and the airport.

Pokhara- a wonderful city in the very center of Nepal, located at an altitude of 827 m above sea level at the foot of the grand Annapurna massif on the shores of the beautiful large lake Phewa. Pokhara was awarded a whole pageon our website.

Lumbini is the most sacred site for Buddhists around the world. Lumbini is located in the very south of Nepal on the border with India. Here in the 6th century BC. born prince Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha - the great philosopher and founder of Buddhism. Here you can see ancient stupas, a column of the famous emperor Ashoka, the ruins of an ancient monastery and images of the mother of Buddha Maya Devi. Each Buddhist country has contributed to the creation of a memorial park and the construction of Buddhist temples in Lumbini. From Kathmandu you can get here by bus in 7 hours.

Namo buddha monastery- Another of the many places of worship is located northeast of Kathmandu. According to legend, Buddha fed a hungry tigress with his flesh so that she could feed her cubs. The monastery has a small hotel where tourists can stay for several days.

Tours from Nepal to neighboring countries Bhutan and Tibet

T ibet - an autonomous region of China, which was annexed again to the country in 1950 after 39 years of independent existence. Tibet is a high-mountainous region, the birthplace of Lamaism (branches of Buddhism) and the Dalai Lama, a land with sparse vegetation, many monasteries. The way of life of local residents is truly unique.

The Tibet tour starts and ends in Kathmandu. It is for 7 days and 8 nights. You go there via Kodari by bus. Return from Lhasa by plane. Price $ 905. The price includes: bus and air travel ($ 420), standard DBL accommodation with breakfast, guided tours, entrance tickets to monasteries, Tibetan visa ($ 60). The visa does not entitle you to travel in China. Not included: Nepalese visa if the previous one expires, airport tax 20 $, insurance and evacuation in case of force majeure, porter. Discounts are available if the group consists of more than 3 people.

Kingdom of Bhutan a land completely lost in the Himalayan mountains. Therefore, little known. In 2005, only 13 thousand tourists visited the country. Here, it seems, time stood still 500 years ago and left everything intact. Television appeared here only in 2002! You can plunge into the past world, if we talk about the life of people and at the same time, into eternity, bearing in mind the wonderful nature, during a tour with a flight from Kathmandu.

Tour cost (minimum 3 days): $ 220 per day per person for standard accommodation, $ 260 for luxury accommodation. DBL number. For single accommodation you will have to pay $ 40-50 per day. The price includes, in addition to accommodation, full board, guided tours, entrance tickets. Not included: air ticket Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu ($ 455) and visa $ 30.

The World Heritage Sites included in the special UNESCO list are of colossal interest for the entire population of the planet. Unique natural and cultural sites make it possible to preserve those unique corners of nature and man-made monuments that demonstrate the richness of nature and the capabilities of the human mind.
As of July 1, 2009, the World Heritage List - 890 sites (including 689 cultural, 176 - natural and 25 - mixed) in 148 countries: individual architectural structures and ensembles - the Acropolis, cathedrals in Amiens and Chartres, the historical center of Warsaw (Poland) and St. Petersburg (Russia), the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square (Russia), etc .; cities - Brasilia, Venice together with the lagoon, etc .; archaeological reserves - Delphi, etc .; national parks - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Yellowstone (USA) and others. The states on the territory of which the World Heritage sites are located undertake obligations for their preservation.

1) Tourists visiting Buddhist sculptures Longmen Grottoes ("Dragon Gate") near the city of Luoyang in the Chinese province of Henan. More than 2,300 caves are located in this place; 110,000 Buddhist images, more than 80 dagobas (Buddhist mausoleums) containing relics of Buddhas, as well as 2,800 inscriptions on rocks near the Yishui River, a kilometer long. For the first time, Buddhism in China was introduced in these places during the reign of the Eastern Han Dynasty. (China Photos / Getty Images)

2) Bayon Temple in Cambodia is famous for its many giant stone faces. There are over 1,000 temples in the Angkor region, ranging from the plain heap of bricks and rubble scattered among rice paddies to the magnificent Angkor Wat, considered the world's largest single religious monument. Many of the temples in Angkor have been rebuilt. More than a million tourists visit them every year. (Voishmel / AFP - Getty Images)

3) One of the parts of the Al-Hijr archaeological site - also known as Mada'in Salih. This complex, located in the northern regions of Saudi Arabia, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 6, 2008. The complex includes 111 rock burials (1st century BC - 1st century AD), as well as a system of hydraulic structures dated to the ancient the Nabatean city of Hegra, which was the center of the caravan trade. There are also about 50 rock inscriptions dating back to the pre-Babatean period. (Hassan Ammar / AFP - Getty Images)

4) Waterfalls "Garganta del Diablo" ("Devil's Throat" is located in the Iguazu National Park in the Argentine province of Misiones. Depending on the water level in the Iguazu River, the park has from 160 to 260 waterfalls, as well as over 2000 varieties of plants and 400 bird species Iguazu National Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984. (Christian Rizzi / AFP - Getty Images)

5) The mysterious Stonehenge is a stone megalithic structure, consisting of 150 huge stones, and located on the Salisbury Plain in the English county of Wiltshire. This ancient monument is believed to have been built in 3000 BC. Stonehenge was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986. (Matt Cardy / Getty Images)

6) Tourists stroll by the Bafang Pavilion in the Summer Palace, the famous classical imperial garden in Beijing. The Summer Palace, built in 1750, was destroyed in 1860 and rebuilt in 1886. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1998. (China Photos / Getty Images)

7) Statue of Liberty at sunset in New York. "Lady Liberty", donated to the United States by France, stands at the entrance to the harbor of New York. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984. (Seth Wenig / AP)

8) "Solitario George" (Lone George), the last live giant tortoise of this species, born on the island of Pinta, lives in the Galapagos National Park in Ecuador. She is now about 60-90 years old. The Galapagos Islands were originally inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1978, but were marked as Endangered in 2007. (Rodrigo Buendia / AFP - Getty Images)

9) People skate on the ice of the canals in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk Mills near Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is home to the Netherlands' largest collection of historic mills and is also one of the main attractions in South Holland. The decoration of the holidays taking place here with balloons gives a certain flavor to this place. (Peter Dejong / AP)

10) View of the Perito Moreno glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park, in the southeast of the Argentine province of Santa Cruz. The site was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981. The glacier is one of the most interesting tourist sites in the Argentinean part of Patagonia and the 3rd largest glacier in the world after Antarctica and Greenland. (Daniel Garcia / AFP - Getty Images)

11) Terraced gardens in the northern Israeli city of Haifa surround the gold-domed Tomb of the Bab, the founder of the Bahá'í faith. Here is the world administrative and spiritual center of the Bahá'í religion, the number of which worldwide is less than six million. The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 8, 2008. (David Silverman / Getty Images)

12) Aerial view of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. According to the World Heritage website, this small state houses a unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces. The Vatican was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984. (Giulio Napolitano / AFP - Getty Images)

13) Colorful underwater scenes of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. This thriving ecosystem is home to the world's largest collection of coral reefs, including 400 coral species and 1,500 fish species. The Great Barrier Reef was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1981. (AFP - Getty Images)

14) Camels rest in the ancient city of Petra in front of the main monument of Jordan, Al-Khaznah or the treasury, presumably representing the tomb of the Nabatean king, carved out of sandstone. This city, located between the Red and Dead Seas, is located at the intersection of routes from Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Phenicia. Petra was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1985. (Thomas Coex / AFP - Getty Images)

15) Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous and easily recognizable buildings in the world, which is the symbol of Sydney and one of the main attractions of Australia. Sydney Opera House was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2007. (Torsten Blackwood / AFP - Getty Images)

16) Rock carvings made by the San people in the Drakensberg Mountains in eastern South Africa. The San people lived in the Drakensberg area for thousands of years, until they were destroyed in clashes with the Zulus and white settlers. They left behind incredible cave paintings in the Drakensberg Mountains, which were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. (Alexander Joe / AFP - Getty Images)

17) General view of the city of Shibam, located in the east of Yemen in the province of Hadhramaut. Shibam is famous for its incomparable architecture, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. All houses here are built of clay bricks, about 500 houses can be considered multi-storey, since they have 5-11 floors. Often referred to as “the oldest skyscraper city in the world” or “Deserted Manhattan”, Shibam is also the oldest example of urban planning based on the principle of vertical construction. (Khaled Fazaa / AFP - Getty Images)

18) Gondolas off the coast of the Grand Canal in Venice. The church of San Giorgio Maggiore is visible in the background. Island Venice is a seaside resort, a center of international tourism of world importance, a venue for international film festivals, art and architecture exhibitions. Venice was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987. (AP)

19) Some of the 390 abandoned huge statues of compressed volcanic ash (moai in Rapa Nui) at the foot of the Rano Raraku volcano on Easter Island, 3,700 km off the coast of Chile. Rapa Nui National Park has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. (Martin Bernetti / AFP - Getty Images)

20) Visitors walk along the Great Wall of China in the Simatai area, northeast of Beijing. This largest architectural monument was built as one of the four main strategic strongholds in order to defend against the invasion of tribes from the north. The 8,851.8 km long Great Wall is one of the largest construction projects ever completed. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP - Getty Images)

21) Temple in Hampi, near the southern Indian city of Hospet, north of Bangalore. Hampi is located in the midst of the ruins of Vijayanagar, the former capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. Hampi and its monuments were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986. (Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP - Getty Images)

22) A Tibetan pilgrim turns prayer mills at the Potala Palace in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa. The Potala Palace is a royal palace and Buddhist temple complex that was the main residence of the Dalai Lama. Today, the Potala Palace is a museum actively visited by tourists, remaining a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists and continuing to be used in Buddhist rituals. Due to its enormous cultural, religious, artistic and historical significance, it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1994. (Goh Chai Hin / AFP - Getty Images)

23) Inca Citadel Machu Picchu in the Peruvian city of Cuzco. Machu Picchu, especially after receiving UNESCO World Heritage status in 1983, has become a center of mass tourism. 2000 tourists visit the city a day; in order to preserve the monument, UNESCO demands to reduce the number of tourists per day to 800. (Eitan Abramovich / AFP - Getty Images)

24) Kompon-Daito Buddhist Pagoda on Mount Koya, Wakayama Province, Japan. Mount Koya, located east of Osaka, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004. In 819 the Buddhist monk Kukai, the founder of the Shingon school, an offshoot of Japanese Buddhism, settled here first. (Everett Kennedy Brown / EPA)

25) Tibetan women walk around the Bodhnath Stupa in Kathmandu - one of the most ancient and revered Buddhist shrines. On the sides of the tower crowning it are depicted "Buddha's eyes" inlaid with ivory. The Kathmandu Valley is about 1300 m high - a mountain valley and historical region of Nepal. There are many Buddhist and Hindu temples here, from the Bodnath stupa to tiny street altars within the walls of houses. Locals say that 10 million Gods live in the Kathmandu Valley. The Kathmandu Valley was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1979. (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)

26) A bird flies over the Taj Mahal - a mausoleum-mosque, located in the Indian city of Agra. It was built by order of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of the wife of Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth. The Taj Mahal was inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1983. The architectural marvel was also named one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World" in 2007. (Tauseef Mustafa / AFP - Getty Images)

27) Located in northeastern Wales, the 18 km long Pontkisillte Aqueduct is a civil engineering feat from the Industrial Revolution, completed in the early years of the 19th century. More than 200 years after its opening, it is still in use and is one of the busiest sections of the UK canal network, handling around 15,000 boats a year. In 2009, the Pontkisilte aqueduct was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as "a milestone in the history of civil engineering in the era of the industrial revolution." This aqueduct is one of the most unusual monuments to plumbing and plumbing. (Christopher Furlong / Getty Images)

28) A herd of elk grazes in the meadows of Yellowstone National Park. Mount Holmes to the left and Mount Dome are visible in the background. In Yellowstone National Park, which covers almost 900 thousand hectares, there are more than 10 thousand geysers and thermal springs. The park was included in the World Heritage Program in 1978. (Kevork Djansezian / AP)

29) Cubans drive an old car along the Malecon promenade in Havana. UNESCO inscribed Old Havana and its fortifications on the World Heritage List in 1982. Although Havana has expanded and has a population of over 2 million, its old center retains an interesting mixture of Baroque and neoclassical monuments and homogeneous ensembles of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought iron gates and patios. (Javier Galeano / AP)

Sights of Nepal

1. Lumbini

The main place of pilgrimage for all Buddhists in the world in Nepal, Lumbini, the place where Buddha was born. It is here that Buddha's mother, Maya Devi, near a tree in the garden gave birth to a boy Siddhartha Buddha. Crowds of Buddhist pilgrims are a daily sight in Lumbini. Archaeological finds at Lumbini date back to around 550 BC. Lambini, one of the main attractions of Nepal, which attracts scientists and ordinary tourists from all over the world.

2. Janakpur

Located in the southern part of the country on the Terai Plain, the city of Janakpur is a tourist attraction in Nepal, it was once the capital of the Indian kingdom known as Mithila and the Maithili culture is still flourishing here. Hindus believe Janakpur is where Rama married Sita, also known as Janaki, and thousands of Hindus from all over the world flock to the Janaki Mandir temple every year to celebrate their marriage anniversary. This temple is one of the largest in Nepal. Janakpur is also famous for having over 100 sacred pools and ponds scattered throughout the city.

3. Nagarkot

Ideal for travelers who want to see the beauty and majesty of the Himalayas. Nagarkot is known for having one of the most impressive landscapes in the world, overlooking the mountains and valleys of Kathmandu. Located on a high ridge northeast of Bhaktapur, the town is home to about 4,500 inhabitants. Nagarkot, the best place to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas, one of the most spectacular views in the world.

4. Khumbu

Every year, thousands of climbers fly to Nepal in order to conquer Everest, and after the airfield they get to the area called Khumbu, in the area where the base camp for climbing Everest is located. It is located mainly in the Sagarmatha National Park. Khumbu is home to the village of Namche Sherpas, who mainly accompany climbers on their way to Everest.

5. Chitwan National Park

Of the 14 national parks and reserves in Nepal, Royal Chitwan National Park is the oldest and most popular with travelers. It is one of the finest national parks in Asia. Situated in the subtropical lowlands of Tarai, Royal Chitwan National Park is home to endangered species such as the horned rhinoceros and the royal Bengal tiger. Also here live: leopards, wild elephants, Indian bison, crocodiles, pythons, monitor lizards, lizards, as well as more than 400 species of birds. The relief is mostly flat, consisting of dense jungles, swamps and meadows.

6. Pokhara

Imagine flawless triangular mountains, the peaks of which are covered with dazzling white snow whipped by the icy wind of the Himalayas. Add a tranquil lake that perfectly reflects the mountains and place a small town among this natural splendor. This will be Pokhara - the main tourist center of Nepal, after Kathmandu, of course. It is from here that many continue their hikes in the little-explored areas of the Himalayas, in which the sleeping bag becomes the best and only bed. For those who have finished their long trek through the mountains, Pokhara will be an ideal place where you can find like-minded people who will not get tired of admiring the natural beauty with you. Numerous paragliding lovers confirm this, observing the settlement from a bird's eye view.

Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal, it is located 200 kilometers from Kathmandu. Pokhara is a popular resort in Nepal, it attracts tourists from all over the world with its authenticity and delightful scenery outside the city. The city stands on the shore of a lake with a view of the mountains. The city is also known for the fact that three of the ten highest peaks in the world, Daulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu, are located within 15 kilometers.

7. Patan

Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Patan or Lalitpur, one of the most beautiful cities in the world with many attractions. Most of Patan's palaces and temples date from the 17th century. Patan is one of the best places in Nepal to buy gorgeous handcrafted silk sarees that were once the clothing of the country's royal family and aristocracy.

The entire city of Patan was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and is the center of both Buddhist and Hindu culture in Nepal. Patan is home to over 1200 unique historical sites and tourists are spoiled for choice. Among them can be distinguished - the Temple of Krishna Balaram Mandir, this stone temple with magnificent friezes, built in the 16th century, is the central tourist attraction of Nepal, it is one of the most beautiful temples in the region.

8. Bhaktapur

Lying 35 kilometers east of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur is a unique tourist attraction in Nepal, also known as the City of the Devotees, one of three ancient capitals in the Kathmandu Valley. Bhaktapur was the capital of the Kathmandu Valley during the 14th to 16th centuries. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is filled with palaces, temples, monuments and ancient squares connected by labyrinths of narrow streets. Bhaktapur is also the center of traditional pottery and weaving in the Kathmandu Valley. Visiting Bhaktapur is like a step into the past of human civilization.

In 2015, he experienced a severe earthquake, but fortunately, most of the temples and shrines of the city, which are the main attractions in this place, remained unharmed. It is less crowded and hectic than in noisy Kathmandu.

9. Kathmandu

The cultural capital of the country, Kathmandu is where most of the tourists in Nepal arrive. A crowded metropolis of over 1 million inhabitants, Kathmandu is a chaotic mix of tourist shops, unique attractions, narrow streets, hotels, restaurants, Buddhist temples and craft workshops.

10. Durbar Square

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durbar is the religious and social heart of the old city of Kathmandu and is a complex of palaces, temples, shrines, statues and courtyards built between the 12th and 18th centuries during the reign of the ancient kings of Nepal. The main attractions of Durbar are the Old Royal Palace with a gate guarded by stone lions and is believed to be the oldest building in Kathmandu - the Kastamandap Temple. ... If you are traveling in Nepal, be sure to visit Durbar Square.

11. Pashupatinath

One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath is one of the main temples dedicated to Shiva (Pashupatinath) in the Indian subcontinent and attracts thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year. Shiva is the patron saint of Nepal. The Pashupatinath Temple stands on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, a tributary of the Ganges, and is famous for its beautiful architecture. It is surrounded by many other temples, shrines, statues and pagodas, forming a large temple complex, which can take more than one hour to see. The Pashupatinath Temple is one of Nepal's premier unique landmarks.