8 Most Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia

1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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2. Great Wall of China, China

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3. Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine), Japan

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4. Taj Mahal, India

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5. Borobudur Temple Compounds, Indonesia

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6. The Historic City of Ayutthaya, Thailand

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7. Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, South Korea

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8. Petra, Jordan

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