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Extraordinary? You bet. Elusive? Not quite. From Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them. Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how and when to visit, where to stay and a range of itineraries, youll discover how to visit the worlds wonders in a way that suits you. This collection includes both natural and human-made sights across the world. Weve selected locations that represent the best and most extraordinary places to be seen. there are sights that most people have heard of: the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat and the Great Wall of China. But also less famous sights that cannot fail to captivate: the entwined tree bridges of Meghalaya in India, the intricate Islamic architecture of Naqsh-e Jahan in Iran, and the massive Buddhist temple of Borobudur in central Java.