The Stonehenge in Wiltshire

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km)
north of Salisbury. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of
earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. Archaeologists believe the
standing stones were erected around 2200 BC and the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which
constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. The site and its
surroundings were added to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1986.

How to get there?

Heathrow Airport: Follow the signs for M4 West. In about 2 miles exit junction 4b onto the M25 south bound. Follow the signs for Gatwick Airport. Look for the Basingstoke sign (junction 12) to the M3 motorway. Continue on the M3 to A303 Andover (junction 8). Follow the A303 ALL the way until you reach a roundabout. Pass through this and in 2 miles you will need to bear right onto the A344. In about 500 meters there is car parking on the right hand side.

China’s Stone Forest (Long, long ago)

Stone Forest in Kunming

Shilin, the Stone Forest is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. One of Kunming’s must-see locations. An ancient natural wonder, the jutting karst labyrinths of the Stone Forest attract millions of tourists every year.

Entry fee: RMB 140/person

How to get there?

Luxury buses depart regularly from east side of Kunming main railway station – ¥26 to Stone Forest – other buses may charge ¥90 for the same trip.

 American Stonehenge (1979) 

The Georgia Guidestones in Georgia

On one of the highest hilltops in Elbert County, Georgia stands a huge granite monument. Engraved in eight different languages on the four giant stones that support the common capstone are 10 Guides, or commandments. The monument is referred to as The Georgia Guidestones, or the American Stonehenge. Its origins are shrouded in mystery because no one knows who commissioned its construction.

How to get there?

The Georgia Guidestones are located on a hilltop in Elbert County, Georgia, approximately 90 miles (140 km) east of Atlanta, 45 miles (72 km) from Athens (precise distance is 44.3322 miles (71.3458 km)), and 9 miles (14 km) north of the center of Elberton. The stones are standing on a rise a short distance to the east of Georgia Highway 77 (Hartwell Highway), and are visible from that road. Small signs beside the highway indicate the turnoff for the Guidestones, which is identified by a street sign as “Guidestones Rd.” It is located on the Highest point in Elbert County.

Malaysia’s Stonehenge (somewhere 10 years ago) 

Malaysia's Stonehenge!

The unofficial Stonehenge can be seen easily in Merbok Garden in Melaka. It was built up with random coordination with not purported direction or relation with any Scientific & Nature phenomenon. It consists of many huge pilings, surrounded by the unkempt bushes & weeds. Talkkok strongly believed its existence was simply due to some abadoned housing development more than 10 years ago.

Entry fee: Free of Charge

How to get there: Stop at Melaka Mall, then walk straight in to Merbok Garden for about 700 m and you shall see the Stonehenge on your right hand side.

The Malaysia city planning dept, housing development agency and the tourism ministry should be commended for this just another great piece of relic found in this World Heritage City! bravo.