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Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. The Sphinx and three pyramids at Giza, on the desert's edge near Cairo, are a sensation - if you can survive the hawkers. Best: October-May. Giza Pyramid tourist information | Pyramid Pictures | Egypt Travel Guide
Luxor, Egypt. The variety of spectacular temples, tombs and bizarre monuments astride the river Nile make this a tourist must-see. Best: January - April, October, November. Avoid: July, August [heat]. Luxor Guide | Luxor Pictures
Taj Mahal, Agra, India. The extraordinary marble tomb of Shah Jahan's wife, in a calm, rural setting around a river bend from Shah Jahan's Red Fort makes a sensational day's sightseeing. Best: October-March. Avoid: the summer [extreme heat]. More Taj Mahal tourist information | India Travel Guide - Taj Mahal Pictures
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico. This decayed but atmospheric, jungle enveloped Maya city, featuring the planet's most perfect pyramid and other fascinating structures deserves more than a hectic tour from Cancun. Best: November-April. Avoid: May-October [rains]. Chichen Itza tourist information | Chichen Itza Photos | Mexico Travel Guide.
Bagan [Pagan], Burma [Myanmar]. A totally awesome panorama of 2,500 ancient buildings in 16 sq. miles of arid, flat rural landscape. Bagan Pictures | Burma information.
Angkor, Cambodia. A mass of stunningly conceived and carved, world beating Khmer wonders surrounded by jungle and tourists. Best: December- February. Avoid: April [extreme heat], September, October. More Angkor tourist information | Angkor Pictures | Angkor Travel Guide | Cambodia Travel Guide.
Rapa Nui [Easter Island], Chile. Photo at top. Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is a distant and undeveloped South Pacific island hosting few people but hundreds of huge, enigmatic stone statues known as moai. It's a winner if you take the trouble to get there. Best: September - April but OK most of the year. Avoid: May [wet] and June-August. More Easter Island tourist information | Easter Island Pictures | Chile Travel Guide
Tikal, Guatemala. Tikal is the largest Mayan pyramid group, a wonderfully atmospheric place fighting off a screeching, buzzing jungle. Best: November-May. Avoid: June-October [rains]. More Tikal tourist information | Guatemala Pictures | Guatemala Travel Guide
*Bhaktapur, Khatmandu, Nepal. A gorgeously restored medieval town, saturated with monuments and carvings, some very rude Nepal Pictures II [Bhaktapur]. Best: October, November, February, March. Avoid: July-September [rains]. More Bhaktapur tourist information | Nepal Pictures [Khatmandu] | Nepal Travel Guide
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