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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.