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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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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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Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
πŸ“œ Mixed
Inscribed 1996
China

Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area

The first Buddhist temple in China was built here in Sichuan Province in the 1st century A.D. in the beautiful surroundings of the summit Mo...

Est. Ticket $12.50 - $60.00 / €11....
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Qinghai Hoh Xil
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2017
China

Qinghai Hoh Xil

Qinghai Hoh Xil, located in the northeastern extremity of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, is the largest and highest plateau in the world. This...

Est. Ticket $0 (Free highway access
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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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Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2006
China

Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains

Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, home to more than 30% of the world's pandas which are classed as highly endangered, covers 924,500 ha with ...

Est. Ticket $7 - $21 per zone (app...
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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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The Great Wall
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1987
China

The Great Wall

In c. 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defence system against invasio...

Est. Ticket $5.50 - $39.00 USD (40...
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Xinjiang Tianshan
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 2013
China

Xinjiang Tianshan

Xinjiang Tianshan comprises four componentsβ€”Tomur, Kalajun-Kuerdening, Bayinbukuke and Bogdaβ€” that total 606,833 hectares. They are part of ...

Est. Ticket $14.50 - $23.60 USD (Β₯...
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Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area
πŸ”οΈ Natural
Inscribed 1992
China

Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area

A spectacular area stretching over more than 26,000 ha in China's Hunan Province, the site is dominated by more than 3,000 narrow sandstone ...

Est. Ticket $20.50 - $32 USD (Β₯145...
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Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1994
China

Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains

The palaces and temples which form the nucleus of this group of secular and religious buildings exemplify the architectural and artistic ach...

Est. Ticket $32.50 USD (Β₯235 RMB) ...
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Classical Gardens of Suzhou
🏺 Cultural
Inscribed 1997
China

Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gar...

Est. Ticket $4 - $12 USD per garde...
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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.