Some of the must-visit destiantions featured are great wonders of nature, but the majority are creations of human beings - towns and cities, cathedrals, castles, museums, gardens and markets - all testament to the industry, ingenuity and perserverance of mankind. Some of them, like the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, or the Acropolis, are famous throughout the world but many are little known. Were you to visit the spectacular lagoon at Dakhla or the beautiful temple of Wat Tham Paplong for example, ther is still every chance that you would be the only tourist there. 19 cm x 23 cm 544 page softcover.