These stunning locales were among first 12 sites to be declared UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1978 ... and "areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance." The list keeps growing ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world ...

The world’s response: virtual silence. My research on UNESCO World Heritage sites sheds light ... or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance” or reveal meaningful ...

The publication of the Tentative Lists does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever of the World Heritage Committee or of the World Heritage Centre or of the Secretariat of UNESCO ...

Witness the serene beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, framed by willow trees and misty hills, as the lake reflects the timeless charm of Chinese culture and history from an aerial perspective.