Niubizi tiankeng (Niubidong)

An enormous pit, one of Qingkou tiankengs. In this impressive sinkhole starts the 42 km long Er Wang Dong cave.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi

The eighth-largest mosque in the world, constructed in 2007 as one of the most beautiful religious structures in the modern world. The building has 82 domes rising up to 85 m high. Tallest minaret is 107 m high. White color dominates the design, very impressive is the floral design of the marble courtyard.

Wonders of the United Arab Emirates

Highrises along the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of the United Arab Emirates Territory Wonders of the United Arab Emirates   Highlights Arab countries keep the wondrous spirit of One Thousand and One Nights alive – and none does it better than the United Arab Emirates. This small country surprises the whole world with the realization of incredible ambitions. Cities of […]

Paro Taktsang Monastery

Paro Taktsang Buddhist monastery, Bhutan

This monastery is in a dramatic setting on the side of a cliff, 700 meters above the bottom of the valley. It was built in 1692. Near the monastery is a 60 m high waterfall – Taktsang waterfall.

Wonders of Bhutan

On Dochula Pass

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Bhutan Territory Wonders of Bhutan   Highlights Bhutan is an exotic country in the Himalayas, with an extremely well-preserved natural heritage and rich, well-maintained local culture. Nearly every place in Bhutan is beautiful. Here are found countless tall waterfalls, unique ecosystems, and species – most of these are little known. Exciting discoveries […]

Wonders of Armenia

Khor Virap monastery and Ararat mountain, Armenia

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Armenia Territory Wonders of Armenia   Highlights In spite of its small size, Armenia has quite a few surprising landmarks. Highlights of this country are: Some of the oldest churches and Christian monasteries in the world. The oldest state-built cathedrals and churches are found in Armenia – this was the first country […]

Baji Cypress (King Cypress)

Baji Cypress (King Cypress) in Tibet

The largest known giant cypress (Cupressus gigantea W. C. Cheng & L.K. Fu), height roughly 46 – 56 m, diameter 4.46 – 5.8 m, approximately 2,600 years old (not testified). Tree grows in a relict stand of cypresses, many trees here are enormous.

Wonders of Tibet

Mount Kailash, Tibet

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Tibet Territory Wonders of Tibet   Highlights Currently Tibet is included in China and Wondermondo is reviewing the country in the present-day borders of Tibet Autonomous Region. Few countries in the world are as shrouded in myths and legends as Tibet is. This land has mountainous (the highest mountains in the world!), […]

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia as seen from Galata Tower, Istanbul

A former Orthodox basilica built between 532 – 537 AD, it is now a mosque. Possibly the highest achievement of Byzantine architecture, it has been the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years. Constructed in 532 – 537.

Wonders of Turkey

Air ballons over Cappadocia, Turkey

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Turkey Territory Wonders of Turkey   Highlights Turkey has one of the richest and most diverse arrays of archaeological and architectural landmarks. Few countries in the world have experienced the rise and fall of that many distinct cultures as present-day Turkey did. The most amazing wonders of Turkey are: Hellenistic heritage. This […]