Asia’s Most Famous Tourist Spots
Asia is the largest continent both in terms of sheer size and population (more than four billion),
which means there's literally no shortage of things to see.
Asia consists of 51 countries with a total land area of 45 million km² (17 million square miles),
representing 30% of the Earth's habitable surface. Asia's coastlines have a combined length of
220,266 km (136,896 miles).
Asia is a whopping size of a landmass, so big that it is divided into five physiographic regions:
South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, West Asia, North Asia, and Central Asia.
First, let us dive into SOUTH ASIA
1. According to Wikipedia.org South Asia is the southern subregion of Asia, which is
defined in both geographical and ethnic-cultural terms. As commonly conceptualized,
South Asia consists of the countries Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,
Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with Afghanistan also often included.
● THE TAJ MAHAL
- The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of
the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632
by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favorite
wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare
complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in
formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenelated wall. Construction
of the mausoleum was essentially completed in 1643 but work continued
other phases of the project for another 10 years. The Taj Mahal complex
is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost
estimated at the time to be around 32 million rupees, which in 2015 would
be approximately 52.8 billion rupees.
● MALDIVES
- Nothing screams "paradise" quite like the Maldives, a 26-atoll chain of
islands with powdery beaches, turquoise waters, and dreamy overwater
bungalow resorts. Maldives is world-famous for its wide spectrum of
marine life, and one of the best ways to explore it is by snorkeling or
scuba diving. The activities allow you to swim freely in the Indian Ocean
to explore the colorful arrays of corals, reef sharks, sea turtles, stingrays,
and others. The Maldives is a tropical holiday destination in the Indian
Ocean. The stunning islands are very relaxed and offer an experience
which can best be described as a getaway on a desert island but with
high quality accommodation, spectacular food, excellent service and an
extensive range of activities.
LET’S NOW PROCEED TO SOUTH EAST ASIA:
PHUKET
- Known for its gorgeous beaches and excellent diving, Phuket is
Thailand’s largest island and most popular destination outside of
- Bangkok. With resorts, hotels, shops, restaurants and vibrant nightlife,
Patong Beach is the most popular beach. Phuket is also a place for
ultimate relaxation and pampering with its numerous options that range
from massage tents on the beach to world-class spa resorts in
breathtaking settings.
● BORACAY WHITE BEACH
- Boracay is a small island in the Visayas region, a central part of the
Philippines. It boasts of the 4-kilometer White Beach made up of
powdery, white sand, and postcard-perfect views, earning it the accolade
of being the best beach in the world for many years. Beach of tropical
archipelago island ideal for swimming & snorkeling, with diverse lodging &
dining.
● ANGKOR WAT
- Angkor Wat is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu who is one of the three
principal gods in the Hindu pantheon (Shiva and Brahma are the others).
Among them he is known as the “Protector.” The major patron of Angkor
Wat was King Suryavarman II, whose name translates as the “protector of
the sun.” Many scholars believe that Angkor Wat was not only a temple
dedicated to Vishnu but that it was also intended to serve as the king’s
mausoleum in death.
NEXT UP!!! East Asia!
● MOUNT EVEREST
- Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the
Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border
runs across its summit point. Its elevation of 8,848.86 m was most
recently established in 2020 by the Chinese and Nepali authorities.
● TOKYO
- Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional,
from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto
Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The
Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city's many museums
offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to
a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).
WEST ASIA COMING UP!
● THE BURJ KHALIFA
- Burj Khalifa, Khalifa also spelled Khalīfah, a
mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates, that is the world’s tallest building,
according to all three of the main criteria by
which such buildings are judged. Burj Khalifa
(“Khalifa Tower''), known during construction
as Burj Dubai, was officially named to
honour the leader of the neighbouring
emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa ibn
Zayed Al Nahyan. At over 828 metres
(2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 stories,
Burj Khalifa holds the following records:
Tallest building in the world. Tallest free-
standing structure in the world. Highest
licensed under CC BY-ND number of stories in the world.
Al-Masjid An-Nabawi
- Al-Masjid an-Nabawī, known in English as the "Prophet's Mosque", is the
second mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in Medina, after
that of Quba, as well as the second largest mosque and holiest site in
Islam, after Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, in the Saudi region of the Hejaz
Famed as the second largest mosque in the world, the Al Masjid An-
Nabawi Mosque holds great importance in Islamic religion. Visiting this
mosque is one of the most famous things to do in Saudi Arabia.
NORTH ASIA, HERE WE GO!
● THE STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM
- The State Hermitage Museum is a museum of art and culture in Saint
Petersburg, Russia. It is the second largest art museum in the world by
gallery space. It was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great
acquired an impressive collection of paintings by the Berlin merchant
Johann Ernst Gotzkowsky.
● LAKE BAIKAL
- Lake Baikal is an ancient, massive lake in the mountainous Russian
region of Siberia, north of the Mongolian border. Considered the deepest
lake in the world, it’s circled by a network of hiking paths called the Great
Baikal Trail. The village of Listvyanka, on its western shoreline, is a
popular starting point for summertime wildlife-spotting tours, plus
wintertime ice-skating and dog sledding.
LAST STOP, CENTRAL ASIA
● SAMARKAND
- Samarkand is one of the most remarkable places to visit in Uzbekistan
and a gem of the Silk Road. Founded in the 7th century BC, many
different cultures made their way into this city throughout the course of its
history — from Turks and Mongols to Greeks and Persians.
● BUKHARAN
- One of Uzbekistan’s most fascinating cities, Bukhara has been a major
trading center on the silk road for thousands of years. In fact, it remains
one of the best places to shop in Uzbekistan and you’ll still find it’s 4
remaining historic trading domes packed with vendors selling central
Asian arts and crafts. Bukhara has 140 historic buildings but the most
recognizable sight in the city is the famous Kalyan Minaret. This
picturesque structure has a rather dark history – criminals were executed
by being tossed from the top.
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