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Reviews by AC

Okinoshima Island by AC

Okinoshima Island (Inscribed)

Okinoshima Island

I visited 3 out of the 8 inscribed components of this site on a day trip in early December, namely Hetsu-miya on Kyushu, and Nakatsu-miya and Okitsu-miya Yohaisho both on …

Koguryo Tombs by Christravelblog

Koguryo Tombs (Inscribed)

Koguryo Tombs

I got to see the tomb of King Tongmyoung as well as part of my tour. The local guide at the tomb itself, and of course everyone needs to have …

Kaesong by Solivagant Cuban

Kaesong (Inscribed)

Kaesong

We were taken on a whirlwind tour of Kaesong city. Within less than two hours we got to see the Sonjuk Bridge, the Namdaemum, the Koryo Museum and the tomb …

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Phanom Rung, Muang Tam and Pl… (On tentative list)

Phanom Rung, Muang Tam and Plai Bat Sanctuaries

The three temples in this nomination I must say are quite special and definitely worth visiting if in the area. However, and I feel quite sorry to have to say …

Phu Phrabat by Els Slots

Phu Phrabat (Inscribed)

Phu Phrabat

I understand that there are two parts to this nomination. I however only visited the main part where all the strange rock formations are located.

This is an interesting site …

Singapore Botanic Gardens  by Els Slots

Singapore Botanic Gardens (Inscribed)

Singapore Botanic Gardens

When I first heard that the authorities were considering this nomination, I was extremely skeptical about it. My reaction was "But the place is so altered!" And yet in the …

Elvas by Els Slots

Elvas (Inscribed)

Elvas

I just got back from Elvas on a day trip from Evora.

At the moment, there are buses between Evora and Elvas, though few. I took the 9 am bus …

Genbaku Dome by Squiffy

Genbaku Dome (Inscribed)

Genbaku Dome

I visited this site on a lovely Sunday afternoon in October 2008. Yes it has taken me this long to make the decision to write this review.

I must state …

City of Luxembourg by Els Slots

City of Luxembourg (Inscribed)

City of Luxembourg

I made it there in September 2009.

I had decided to make Luxembourg the last stop on my trip. The stop before this was Trier. And I will always remember …

Royal Exhibition Building by Els Slots

Royal Exhibition Building (Inscribed)

Royal Exhibition Building

I really enjoyed Melbourne. It gave me very good vibes. But can someone please explain to me why this site was inscribed? I do not get it. I cannot. I …

Kaiping Diaolou by Els Slots

Kaiping Diaolou (Inscribed)

Kaiping Diaolou

I visited Zili, Majianglong and Jinjiangli in January 2010.

Before I had set out on my journey to Kaiping, I was of the impression that I could rely on the …

Itsukushima Shrine by Clyde

Itsukushima Shrine (Inscribed)

Itsukushima Shrine

I love this island! There is a certain atmosphere there that made me feel really comfortable despite the crowds. I wish I could have stayed a night on the island …

Plain of Jars by AC

Plain of Jars (Inscribed)

Plain of Jars

Since I cannot read French I assume that what they are planning to apply for world heritage status in this province is the Plain of Jars.

I took a trip …