I was privileged enough to trek to Kangchendzonga back in 2002, well before it was a WHS.
It was a genuine wilderness experience at that time - nothing like …
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My most impressive site: The Pyramids
My proposal for a new site: Jebel Shams and Wadi Nakhur, Oman
Khangchendzonga National Park (Inscribed)
I was privileged enough to trek to Kangchendzonga back in 2002, well before it was a WHS.
It was a genuine wilderness experience at that time - nothing like …
Royal Joseon Tombs (Inscribed)
I am delighted to be the first person to review this lovely site. This is a fully deserved new addition to Korea's list.
I visited the Dongguerung site last weekend. …
Jongmyo Shrine (Inscribed)
Unlike the other posters, I don't think this place is boring at all! I really like it, and is one of my favourite places in Seoul. It is beautifully serene …
Rideau Canal (Inscribed)
What a wonderful surprise the canal and fortifications was! I spent a couple of happy hours exploring Fort Henry and enjoying the views over the canal. The staff at the …
Chan Chan (Inscribed)
Another magnificent Peruvian WHS! And I get to review it first! Hurray!
Childish crowing on my part aside, this is another excellent place to visit. The entry fees are cheap …
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple (Inscribed)
Sri Lanka must be the easiest country in the world to tick off all the WHSs! The temples of Dambulla are lovely and a work of exceptional craftsmanship. They are …
Sigiriya (Inscribed)
A magnificent place! The frescos are just wonderful.
Sinharaja Forest (Inscribed)
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Singharaja. We were lucky enough to be guided by Pal of the Singharaja Rest House. He turned out to be an excellent and highly …
Anuradhapura (Inscribed)
A fascinating place to visit, particularly the enormous stupas.
Whilst the cultural triangle ticket is expensive, it does give access to almost all of the main sites.
Old Town of Galle (Inscribed)
Galle Fort is a beautiful place, but is, of course, almost overwhelmed by the horrors of the Asian Tsunami. So many people there must have lost everything.
If you are …
Polonnaruva (Inscribed)
I agree with Paul. The Gal Vihara is a world class site. It is truly wonderful.
The whole place is just great, and is well worth a visit.
Kandy (Inscribed)
Kandy is a lovely city, but I'm not convinced that it is WHS material really.
The Temple of the Tooth is interesting but is marred by some rather nasty political …
Huascaran National Park (Inscribed)
Again, I am delighted to be the first to review this wonderful WHS.
Huascaran NP is a truly beautiful place. I doubt there is anywhere else on Earth where you …
Chavin (Inscribed)
I am delighted to be the first to review this magnificent world heritage site!
To say that this place was a pleasant surprise was a massive understatement.
Chavin is still …
Machu Picchu (Inscribed)
This is certainly a wonderful place, however I have grave misgivings about ever visiting again.
I don't need to describe the majesty of the place, many have done that before …
Lima (Inscribed)
Whilst there are some interesting things to see in Lima, it is very difficult to believe that the city deserves its WHS status. The Monastary of San Francisco is very …
Great Barrier Reef (Inscribed)
What a place this is! I'm not much of a marine person, but I don't think I'll ever forget my visit to this part of the world. Just go, you …
Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn (Inscribed)
I really loved Bat. It is incredibly remote, and isn't by any means a spectacular site, but there aren't too many places on Earth where you can walk around the …
Bahla Fort (Inscribed)
As a new resident of the nearby town of Nizwa, I was really looking forward to seeing Bahla fort. The previous poster is absolutely correct in his assessment, although I …
Palau de la Musica Catalana &… (Inscribed)
The Palau certainly has a nice facade, and is apparently a great place to see a concert (unfortunately I didn't get to see one). The Hospital though is excellent. Clearly …