"The eighth edition fully updates the book to add 42 new sites. World Heritage sites are judged under strict criteria with a view to the aim that they reflect t

Each site has an entry explaining its historical and cultural significance, with a description and location map.

There is a World Heritage Craze in China. China claims to have the longest continuous civilization in the world and is seeking recognition from UNESCO. This boo

The definitive guide to all 1,007 World Heritage sites.

A unique guide to every UNESCO World Heritage site, this book explores some of the world's most extraordinary places.