Are you considering what should go next on your bucket list? At Charity Challenge we love nothing more than taking on challenges in locations that allow our challengers to explore inspirational cultural and natural sites around the world, such as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
World Heritage Sites are designated by (UNESCO) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for having cultural, historical, scientific or natural importance. The sites contain “cultural and natural heritage around the world” that are considered to be of “outstanding universal value to humanity and as such, have been inscribed on the World Heritage List to be protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy”
As of January 2021, there are currently 1,121 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world. At Charity Challenge we are very lucky to run challenges that visit over 50 of these amazing sites. Unfortunately this blog is not long enough for us to cover all of these so we have pulled together some of our favourites!
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites have you been to?
1- Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape – explore on the South West Coast Path challenge, England
2. Frontiers of the Roman Empire – explore on Hadrian’s Wall Trail Challenge, England
3. The English Lake District – explore on the Lake District 5 Peaks Challenge, England
4. Kathmandu Valley – explore on Everest Base Camp, Nepal
5. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor – explore on the Great Wall Discovery Extension, China
6. Old Havana and its Fortification System – explore on the Cuba Revolution Cycle, Cuba
7. Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast – explore on our Giant’s Causeway Challenge, Northern Ireland
8. Dorset and East Devon Coast – explore on the Jurassic Coast Challenge, England
10. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – explore on Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru
11. Kilimanjaro National Park – explore on one of our Kilimanjaro Summit Climb’s, Tanzania
12. The Great Wall – Explore on the Great Wall Discovery, China
13. Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra – explore on the Sumatra Jungle Challenge, Indonesia
14. Angkor – explore on the Saigon to Angkor Wat Bike Ride, Vietnam & Cambodia
15. Petra – explore on
Trek to Petra, Jordan
16. Taj Mahal – explore on Cycle India and the Taj Mahal, India
17. Central Amazon Conservation Complex 1 – explore on the Amazon Survivor Challenge, Brazil
18. Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls – explore on the Zambezi River Challenge, Zambia
Want to tick some more UNESCO World Heritage Sites off your list? Choose your next challenge today!
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