If only I had time to see them all. The UN has designated 911 world heritage sites for their historical and cultural significance (for a full list of criteria: http://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria ). Some sites are well-known like the Pyramids of Giza; but some are much more obscure like the petroglyphs of Tamgaly http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1145 and the Putorana Plateau http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1234

The website has a wealth of information and photos on each location. I could spend days with their interactive map, just looking: http://whc.unesco.org/en/254

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Jeremy G. Ah, which ones are your favorites? I was lucky enough to go to Huangshan, Lushan and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, but I would love to see Huanglong, Jiuzhaigou, and the others...

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Jeremy G. I know; I really need to go back. Thanks for pointing out Potala Palace -- it is now officially on my list.

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K D. What an inspiring list of places to visit. Many thanks.

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