Oraibi

Oraibi Pueblo, Arizona

One of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements within the United States. Founded before 1100 AD. Stronghold of Hopi culture and traditions, with traditional architecture.

Ukivok Stilt Village

Ukivok Stilt Village

Abandoned Inupiat village on an inhospitable cliff side. Houses are built on stilts above the sea.

Shishmaref

Shishmaref

Village on a small, low lying island in Chukchi Sea. This traditional Inupiaq village is suffering from global warming – the sea is washing it out. Now it is protected with berth.

Yangdong Folk Village

Yangdong Village

A very well preserved traditional village that was founded in the 15th century. A group of more than 160 traditional houses in dense forest, with local people still practicing traditions of the old.

Oeam Village

Oeam Village

Well preserved clan village, developed by Yi family over the last 500 years. There are 69 households left, local people maintain their traditions.

Naganeupseong

Naganeupseong Village

Late medieval village and castle. This village is a planned settlement that was built for administrative purposes and has a well-kept architecture and traditions. 231 traditional houses have been preserved. The village is surrounded by walls.

Hahoe Traditional Village

Hahoe Village

A traditional village from the 16th century. The village was built in accordance with the geomantic guidelines of pungsu and in the plan, it resembles a lotus flower. Local people have preserved here ancient shamanistic traditions, traditional architecture, and art traditions.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village with Seoul in the background

Traditional village with original, approximately 600 years old network of streets and alleys. In the village have been preserved many hanok – traditional houses.

Vịnh Mốc tunnels

Entrance in Vịnh Mốc tunnel

Some 2 km long system of tunnels in the depth of some 30 m where approximately 60 families lived during the Vietnam War in 1967 – 1972.

Hang Rục Caroòng (Ruc Caroong)

Large cave in spectacular karst region. This cave serves as a habitat to Arem people who live in the caves and are hunting and harvesting. Part of the giant, more than 35 km long Vom Cave System that might be the largest cave in the world by volume.