The Site of Xanadu, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, preserves the ruins of Kublai Khan’s legendary capital from the 13th and 14th centuries. Blending Mongol and Chinese influences, its remnants include palace foundations, temples, and city walls across a vast steppe landscape. This historic site offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the Yuan dynasty and its cultural crossroads.

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