New Delhi: Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, recently announced that Angkor Wat is Asia’s most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site. The announcement was made on his official Telegram channel, with a list from Times Travel showing the ten most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia.
Angkor Wat ranked first on the list, followed by other world heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, Bagan City, and more. As Times Travel states, these sites are cultural treasures and visual wonders, offering endless inspiration for photographers searching for beauty, history, and unforgettable images.
Let us look at the list of top 10 photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia.
Top 10 photogenic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Taj Mahal, India
Hampi, India
Great Wall of China, China
Ancient City of Bagan, Myanmar
Borobudur, Indonesia
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Historic Monuments of Kyoto, Japan
Petra, Jordan
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, Philippines
Angkor Wat, Cambodia, is the temple looks amazing at dawn, and there are great photo opportunities at sunrise and sunset.
The Taj Mahal in India is famous for its beautiful white marble architecture.
Hampi is an old city in India with temples and historic ruins.
The Great Wall of China is known for its huge structure and great views.
The Ancient City of Bagan in Myanmar is Known for its many temples and pagodas.
Borobudur in Indonesia is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, is known for its limestone islands and emerald waters.
Historic Monuments of Kyoto in Japan have beautiful temples and gardens.
Petra in Jordan is a city carved into the rock and known for its unique architecture.
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are stunning centuries-old rice terraces built into mountains.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
As of July 2024, 1,223 World Heritage Sites are distributed across 168 countries. These sites comprise 952 cultural, 231 natural, and 40 mixed cultural and natural properties.
Out of 296 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Asia and the Pacific, 10 sites in Asia are the most photogenic heritage sites. All these sites are well-known for their cultural significance and beauty, which makes them perfect for photography. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
