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Explore 1,200+ UNESCO World Heritage Wonders across 168 countries. Ticket entrance fees, opening hours, local transport, and visitor guides.

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Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2010
Vietnam

Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long - Hanoi

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Viet Dynasty, marking the independence of the Dai Viet. It was const...

Est. Ticket $3.90 USD (100,000 VND...
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Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1994
Japan

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middl...

Est. Ticket $3.30 - $26.50 (Β₯500 -...
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2007
Japan

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape

The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in the south-west of Honshu Island is a cluster of mountains, rising to 600 m and interspersed by deep river va...

Est. Ticket Β₯300 - Β₯910 JPY (~$2.0...
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Baekje Historic Areas
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2015
South Korea

Baekje Historic Areas

Located in the mountainous mid-western region of the Republic of Korea, this property comprises eight archaeological sites dating from 475 t...

Est. Ticket β‚©0 - β‚©5,000 KRW ($0 - ...
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Ancient City of Ping Yao
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1997
China

Ancient City of Ping Yao

Ping Yao is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabric shows t...

Est. Ticket $14 - $26 / €13 - €24 ...
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Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2013
China

Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces

The Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, China covers 16,603-hectares in Southern Yunnan. It is marked by spectacular terraces t...

Est. Ticket $10 - $14 USD (70 - 10...
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Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1994
China

Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa

The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditiona...

Est. Ticket $14.25 - $28.50 USD (1...
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Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2007
China

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages feature the Diaolou, multi-storeyed defensive village houses in Kaiping, which display a complex and flamboyant...

Est. Ticket $25.00 USD (Β₯180 RMB) ...
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Mogao Caves
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1987
China

Mogao Caves

Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, t...

Est. Ticket $14 - $34 USD (100 - 2...
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Site of Xanadu
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2012
China

Site of Xanadu

North of the Great Wall, the Site of Xanadu encompasses the remains of Kublai Khan’s legendary capital city, designed by the Mongol ruler’s ...

Est. Ticket $7.00 - $11.20 USD (50...
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Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 2014
China

Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor

This property is a 5,000 km section of the extensive Silk Roads network, stretching from Chang’an/Luoyang, the central capital of China in t...

Est. Ticket $5 - $35 USD (35 - 240...
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Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1994
China

Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu

The temple, cemetery and family mansion of Confucius, the great philosopher, politician and educator of the 6th–5th centuries B.C., are loca...

Est. Ticket $17 - $20 USD (120 - 1...
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About the UNESCO World Heritage Travel Index

Our UNESCO World Heritage Index provides comprehensive travel, logistical, and budget data for over 1,200 designated heritage landmarks across 168 countries. Each site guide includes official entrance ticket prices, opening hours, local transport access from nearest major cities, and visitor recommendations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites exist globally?
There are over 1,200 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites across 168+ countries, categorized into Cultural (🏺), Natural (πŸ”οΈ), and Mixed (πŸ“œ) sites.
Are UNESCO World Heritage sites free to visit?
Some natural heritage national parks and open historic city centers (e.g. Historic Centre of Vienna, Old Town of Dubrovnik) are free to walk around. Enclosed sites, castles, and national parks charge entrance fees ranging from $5 to $50.
How can I save money on UNESCO site entrance tickets?
Look for official regional museum passes (e.g. Turkey Museum Pass, Paris Museum Pass, Angkor Pass) which grant multi-day access to multiple heritage sites at 30–50% discount.