China

China (Chinese: 中国), formally recognized as the People's Republic of China (PRC), stands as an East Asian country. Encompassing an area equivalent to five time zones and sharing borders with fourteen countries by land, China boasts a vast expanse of nearly 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), ranking as the world's third-largest country in terms of total land area. Its territorial demarcation includes 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two semi-autonomous special administrative regions.

China

Huaqingchi Hot Springs

Huaqingchi Hot Springs became famous as early as 723, during the Tang Dynasty, the period of the country's highest power under Emperor Xuanzong. The Imperial Baths were built in a warm climate zone, with beautiful mountain views, 25 kilometres... read more

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Xiaoling Mausoleum

Xiaoling Mausoleum is one of the main memorial complexes in Nanjing, including not only the tombs in which the Ming and Qing dynasties are buried, but also a unique combination of ancient architecture and Chinese architectural traditions. Literall... read more

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Xi'an Grand Mosque

The Xi'an Grand Mosque is located near the Drum Tower on Huajuexiang Street of Xi'an. The total area of the mosque is 130,000 square metres.

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The Great Wild Goose Pagoda

The Great Wild Goose Pagoda was built in 652, during the Tang Dynasty. The brick pagoda is located on the territory of Dayanfu Temple, 4 km from the city centre of Xi'an. The height of the building is 64.7 metres. Due to the destruction of the... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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