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Xi'an City Wall

A historical city wall located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.

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Temple of Heaven

A religious complex in Beijing, China, used for imperial sacrifices.

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Tiananmen Gate

A city gate located in Beijing, China, known for its historical significance.

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Water Town

Refers to towns like Wuzhen or Zhouzhuang in Jiangsu or Zhejiang Province, China, characterized by their ancient architecture and canals.

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Terracotta Army

A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.

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CCTV Headquarters

An iconic building in Beijing, China, also referred to as 'The Big Pants'.

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Hong Kong Skyline

Famous skyline featuring skyscrapers in Hong Kong, China.

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Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

A Buddhist pagoda located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China.

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Shanghai Skyline

The famous skyline along The Bund in Shanghai, China.

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A scenic bamboo forest located in Kyoto, Japan.

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Mount Fuji and Tokyo Tower

A well-known view from Tokyo, Japan, featuring the iconic Mount Fuji and Tokyo Tower.

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Dotonbori

A vibrant entertainment area in Osaka, Japan, famous for its neon lights and street food.

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Higashiyama District

A historic district in Kyoto, Japan, known for its traditional architecture.

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Shibuya Crossing

One of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world, located in Tokyo, Japan.

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Shinkansen

The bullet train system in Japan known for its speed and efficiency.

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Todai-ji Temple

A Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan, known for housing a giant Buddha statue.

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, located in Hiroshima, Japan, commemorating the victims of the atomic bomb.

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Leshan Giant Buddha

A giant stone statue of Buddha located in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China.

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Bitexco Financial Tower

A skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, featuring a helipad.

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Li River with Karst Mountains

A scenic river in Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, famous for its karst topography.

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Reclining Buddha

A large statue of a reclining Buddha located in Vientiane, Laos.

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Angkor Wat

A large temple complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia, known for its stunning architecture.

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Taipei 101

A skyscraper located in Taipei, Taiwan, famous for its height and architecture.

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Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaew)

A complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand, serving as a former royal residence.

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Taj Mahal

A white marble mausoleum in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, known for its beauty.

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Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)

A prominent Sikh gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

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Lotus Temple

A Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi, India, known for its flower-like shape.

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Dharavi Slum

A large slum in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, known for its vibrant community.

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Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)

A palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, known for its unique façade.

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Ghats of Varanasi

Steps leading down to the Ganges River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Petronas Towers

Twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, known for their height.

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Marina Bay Sands

A resort and integrated resort in Singapore known for its structure.

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Potala Palace

A historic palace in Lhasa, Tibet, China, formerly the residence of the Dalai Lama.

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Borobudur Temple

A large Buddhist temple located in Magelang, Indonesia.

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Swayambhunath Stupa

Also known as the Monkey Temple, located in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Faisal Mosque

A prominent mosque located in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Qutub Minar

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest brick minaret in Delhi, India.

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Hagia Sophia

A former Greek Orthodox Christian basilica and later an imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Pakistan Monument

A national monument in Islamabad, Pakistan, symbolizing the unity of the country.

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Minar-e-Pakistan

A national monument in Lahore, Pakistan, commemorating the Lahore Resolution.

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Paro Taktsang

Also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery, located in Paro, Bhutan.

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National Memorial Chorten

A stupa in Thimphu, Bhutan, dedicated to the memory of the third king.

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Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue

A large statue of Genghis Khan located near Tsonjin Boldog, Mongolia.

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Monument of Neutrality

A landmark in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, symbolizing the country's neutrality.

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Maldives Floating City

A proposed urban development near Male, Maldives, designed to float on water.

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Ryugyong Hotel

A pyramid-shaped hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, known for its height.

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Mansu Hill Grand Monument

A monument in Pyongyang, North Korea, featuring statues of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty located in Seoul, South Korea.

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Shwedagon Pagoda

A gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar, considered the most sacred Buddhist pagoda.

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Sule Pagoda

A pagoda located in Yangon, Myanmar, known for its distinctive architecture.

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Golden Bridge

A pedestrian bridge located in Da Nang, Vietnam, famous for its giant hands.

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Nuwara Eliya Tea Plantations

Tea plantations located in Central Province, Sri Lanka, known for their landscape.

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Ha Long Bay

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam, known for its emerald waters.

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Ama Dablam Mountain

A mountain in Eastern Nepal, known for its distinctive shape.

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Cafe Apartment

A unique building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, repurposed for cafes and shops.

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Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay

A group of tree-like structures in Singapore, known for their vertical gardens.

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Bayon Temple (Faces of Avalokiteshvara)

A temple in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, known for its many serene faces.

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Changi Airport

An international airport in Singapore, known for its world-class facilities.

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Leshan Giant Buddha

A monumental statue of Buddha, located in Leshan, China.

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Li River

A river in Guilin, China, famous for its scenic beauty.

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Reed Flute Caves

Natural limestone caves in Guilin, China, known for their colored lighting.

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Downtown Dubai

The urban center of Dubai, UAE, famous for the Burj Khalifa.

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The Palm

An iconic artificial archipelago in Dubai, UAE.

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Kaa’ba

A sacred structure located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, central to Islamic faith.

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Azadi Tower

A monument in Tehran, Iran, symbolizing freedom.

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Great Mosque of Samarra’s Minaret

A famous minaret located in Samarra, Iraq, known for its unique spiral design.

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Al-Shaheed Monument

A monument in Baghdad, Iraq, dedicated to martyrs.

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Ishtar’s Gate

A historical gate from ancient Babylon, located in Hillah, Iraq.

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Kuwait Towers

A group of towers in Kuwait City, Kuwait, known for their unique design.

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Dome of the Rock

An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem, Israel, known for its golden dome.

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Katara Towers

Twin towers located in Doha, Qatar.

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Qatar National Library

A prominent library located in Doha, Qatar.

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Doha Tower

A skyscraper located in Doha, Qatar.

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Pigeon Towers

A set of towers designed for nesting pigeons, located in Doha, Qatar.

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Central Mosque

A significant mosque located in Doha, Qatar.

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Petra

An archaeological site in Wadi Musa, Jordan, known for its rock-cut architecture.