15 Must-Visit UNSECO Site Heritage To Visit

1. Giza Necropolis (Egypt)

Giza is as famous as the main location of the Giza Plateau. This tops the list of some of the most impressive ancient monuments all around the world, including a complex of ancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred structures, among which are the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and a number of other large pyramids and temples.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Pyramids of Giza
2. See the Great Sphinx
3. Take a Camel Ride
4. Explore the Egyptian Museum
5. Watch the Sunset at the Pyramids

Things to Avoid:

1. Overpaying for Souvenirs
2. Riding Camels Without Agreement
3. Visiting During the Hottest Hours
4. Skipping Hydration
5. Littering

2. Rapa Nui National Park (Chile)

Rapa Nui National Park is a protected Chilean wildlife area located in Easter Island, which concentrates the legacy of the Rapa Nui culture. This culture displayed extraordinary characteristics that are expressed in singular architecture and sculpture within the Polynesian context.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Moai Statues
2. Hike to Rano Kau Crater
3. Snorkel at Anakena Beach
4. Explore Rapa Nui National Park
5. Attend the Tapati Festival (February)

Things to Avoid:

1. Climbing on the Moai Statues
2. Forgetting Sun Protection
3. Disturbing Local Wildlife
4. Visiting During Hurricane Season
5. Disrespecting Sacred Sites

3. Palmyra (Syria)

An oasis in the Syrian desert, north-east of Damascus, Palmyra contains the monumental ruins of a great city that was one of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world. An ancient desert city known for its Greco-Roman ruins, though heavily damaged by recent conflicts.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Temple of Bel
2. Explore the Roman Theatre
3. Walk the Colonnaded Street
4. See the Arch of Triumph
5. Visit the Palmyra Museum

Things to Avoid:

1. Ignoring Security Protocols
2. Visiting During Extreme Weather
3. Climbing or Touching Ancient Structures
4. Not Checking Travel Warnings
5. Engaging in Unpermitted Activities

4. Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe)

The Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls is the world’s greatest sheet of falling water and significant worldwide for its exceptional geological and geomorphological features and active land formation processes with outstanding beauty attributed to the falls i.e. the spray, mist and rainbows.

Things to Do:

1. Take a Helicopter Ride Over the Falls
2. Visit the Devil’s Pool (during dry season)
3. Explore the Rainforest Walk
4. Experience the Bridge Tour
5. Go Whitewater Rafting

Things to Avoid:

1. Getting Too Close to the Edge
2. Visiting During the Wettest Season
3. Overlooking Safety Guidelines for Activities
4. Littering in the Park
5. Ignoring Local Wildlife

5. Mount Etna (Italy)

Mount Etna is renowned for its exceptional level of volcanic activity, and the documentation of its activity over at least 2,700 years. Its notoriety, scientific importance, and cultural and educational value are of global significance.

Things to Do:

1. Take a Cable Car Ride
2. Hike to the Crater Summit
3. Visit the Etna Archaeological Park
4. Explore the Wine Region of Etna
5. Take a Lava Viewing Tour (during eruptions)

Things to Avoid:

1. Underestimating Weather Conditions
2. Ignoring Safety Notices During Eruptions
3. Overexerting on Hikes
4. Visiting Without Proper Gear
5. Ignoring Local Regulations

6. Durmitor National Park (Montenegro)

As you can likely see, there is so much to see and do in Durmitor National Park. It’s simply amazing and we were overwhelmed by the beauty we experienced. There really are few places like it and it’s an incredible gem just waiting to be explored.

Things to Do:

1. Hike the Bobotov Kuk Peak
2. Explore the Tara River Canyon
3. Visit the Black Lake
4. Go Rafting or Canoeing
5. Experience Skiing in Winter

Things to Avoid:

1. Straying Off Marked Trails
2. Ignoring Weather Warnings
3. Overlooking Environmental Preservation
4. Visiting Without Adequate Gear
5. Engaging in Off-Limits Activities

7. Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Japan)

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is a symbol representing the cost of war and the importance of peace. The Former Hiroshima Prefectural Promotion Hall, designed by Czech architect Jan Retzl, was well known at the time of its construction in 1915 for its bold, European-style design.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
2. Explore the Atomic Bomb Dome
3. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
4. Take a Ferry to Miyajima Island
5. Enjoy Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake)

Things to Avoid:

1. Forgetting to Respect the Memorial Sites
2. Ignoring Local Customs and Etiquette
3. Overindulging in Alcohol in Public
4. Visiting Without Learning About the History
5. Touching or Disturbing Memorials

8. Meteora (Greece)

It is a MUST see if going to Greece. The whole Meteora is beautiful and stunning. You won’t believe that there is nothing else like it in Greece. You should visit the monasteries and learn about their history. It is very fascinating and the best part is just seeing the beautiful landscape and the mesmerizing mountains carved out by a river.A striking formation of monasteries perched atop towering rock formations in central Greece.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Monasteries
2. Hike the Meteora Trails
3. Take a Sunset View of the Rocks
4. Learn about the Monastic History
5. Visit the Meteora Museum

Things to Avoid:

1. Climbing on Monasteries Without Permission
2. Disrupting the Peace of the Monks
3. Overlooking Safety When Hiking
4. Visiting During Bad Weather
5. Littering in Sacred Sites

9. Glenfinnan Viaduct (United Kingdom)

We are pretty sure you heard about Glenfinnan Viaduct anywhere! It is the most widely known filming location for the Harry Potter films. It is featured in four of the Harry Potter films. This railway bridge offers incredible views in the Scottish Highlands.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct
2. Explore the Glenfinnan Monument
3. Take a Jacobite Steam Train Ride
4. Hike the Glenfinnan Loop
5. Visit Loch Shiel

Things to Avoid:

1. Blocking the View for Other Tourists
2. Visiting Without Checking Train Schedules
3. Overcrowding the Monument Area
4. Littering on Trails
5. Disrespecting the Local Wildlife

10. Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

The Masai Mara offers a stunning view kaleidoscope of wild and beautiful landscapes with warm and welcoming people. It also has an exciting array of creatures – big and small. It is the home to the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebras, and other African wildlife.

Things to Do:

1. Go on a Safari Game Drive
2. Visit a Maasai Village
3. Watch the Great Migration (Seasonal)
4. Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride
5. Enjoy Birdwatching

Things to Avoid:

1. Disturbing Wildlife
2. Going Off-Track During Safaris
3. Ignoring Local Guides and Etiquette
4. Visiting During the Rainy Season
5. Littering in the Park

11. Sintra (Portugal)

It is a fairytale place or you can say magical place with castles and palaces and a stunning historic town center. It has some beautiful views and also cool beaches. The diversity of monuments and its incredible botanical richness and buildings from a long period of history brings together to make a magical place.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Pena Palace
2. Explore the Moorish Castle
3. Take a stroll in the Quinta da Regaleira
4. Enjoy the National Palace of Sintra
5. Visit the Monserrate Palace

Things to Avoid:

1. Climbing on Monuments Without Permission
2. Visiting Without Checking Opening Hours
3. Not Respecting the Local Architecture
4. Overcrowding Popular Spots
5. Littering in Public Spaces

12. Sundarbans Mangrove Forest (Bangladesh/India)

The Sundarbans holds importance for globally endangered species which includes the Royal Bengal Tiger, estuarine crocodiles, Ganges and Irrawaddy dolphins, and the critically endangered endemic river terrapin that is Batagur baska. The Sundarban is the only mangrove habitat all over the world for Panthera tigris tigris species.

Things to Do:

1. Take a Boat Tour Through the Mangroves
2. Visit the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
3. Birdwatching and Wildlife Spotting
4. Explore the Village Life Near the Forest
5. Visit the Watchtowers for Scenic Views

Things to Avoid:

1. Getting Too Close to Wildlife
2. Disrupting the Ecosystem
3. Ignoring Local Safety Guidelines
4. Visiting Without a Guide
5. Littering in the Forest

13. Wulingyuan Scenic Area (China)

Wulingyuan Scenic Area is very widely known for its pillar rocks. You can also go to the Yellow Dragon Cave as it is also nice to visit with an underground water boat trip and pretty dripstones and. However you have to walk for thousands of steps

Things to Do:

1. Explore the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
2. Visit the Tianmen Mountain
3. Walk the Glass Bridge
4. Take a Cable Car for Scenic Views
5. Visit the Yellow Dragon Cave

Things to Avoid:

1. Going Off-Road on Trails
2. Overexerting Yourself on Steep Hikes
3. Ignoring Safety on the Glass Bridge
4. Visiting Without Proper Footwear
5. Littering in the Par

14. Chichen Itza (Mexico)

The blend of Mayan traditional construction techniques with some new elements from central Mexico led to the creation of Chichen-Itza . It is one of the most crucial examples of the famous Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. 

Things to Do:

1. Visit the Pyramid of Kukulcán
2. Explore the Temple of the Warriors
3. Learn about the Sacred Cenote
4. Visit the Observatory
5. Attend the Light & Sound Show

Things to Avoid:

1. Climbing the Pyramid
2. Ignoring the History and Significance
3. Overcrowding Popular Spots
4. Visiting During Peak Heat Hours
5. Littering at the Site

15. Whistler Blackcomb (Canada)

Beyond the snowfall, Whistler Blackcomb is also famous for its sweeping. It offers everything-for-everyone terrain, which spans its two namesake mountains. It is one of  the largest ski resorts in North America.

Things to Do:

1. Ski or Snowboard on the Slopes
2. Explore the Village for Dining & Shopping
3. Try Ziplining or Bungee Jumping
4. Hike in Summer Months
5. Take the Peak 2 Peak Gondola

Things to Avoid:

1. Skiing Without Proper Gear
2. Overexerting Yourself on Slopes
3. Ignoring Weather Conditions
4. Visiting During Peak Season Without Reservations
5. Littering on Trails