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Asia Travel Guide

Asian Countries

Sovereign states and dependent territories in Asia (38)

afghanistan
Afghanistan
armenia
Armenia
azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
bangladesh
Bangladesh
bhutan
Bhutan
british indian ocean territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
brunei
Brunei
cambodia
Cambodia
china
China
christmas island
Christmas Island
cocos keeling islands
Cocos Keeling Islands
georgia
Georgia
india
India
indonesia
Indonesia
japan
Japan
kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
laos
Laos
malaysia
Malaysia
maldives
Maldives
mongolia
Mongolia
burma myanmar
Myanmar (Burma)
nepal
Nepal
north korea
North Korea
pakistan
Pakistan
philippines
Philippines
russia
Russia
singapore
Singapore
south korea
South Korea
sri lanka
Sri Lanka
taiwan
Taiwan
tajikistan
Tajikistan
thailand
Thailand
timor leste
Timor Leste
turkey
Turkey
turkmenistan
Turkmenistan
uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
vietnam
Vietnam
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What To See & Do in Asia

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Asia.

potala palace lhasaPotala Palace
Lhasa, China
Famed royal retreat from 17th century
Buddhist architectureDalai Lama
taj mahal agraTaj Mahal
Agra, India
Iconic Mughal mausoleum
Mausoleum
forbidden city beijingForbidden City
Beijing, China
MuseumArt museum
himeji castleHimeji Castle
Himeji, Japan
Landmark 17th-century white castle
Forts and castles
hagia sophia istanbulHagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
Byzantine basilica museum with mosaics
MosqueMuseum
kinkaku ji kyotoKinkaku-ji
Kyoto, Japan
Buddhist architectureTemple
terracotta armyTerracotta Army
China
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
Museum
grand palace bangkokGrand Palace
Bangkok, Thailand
Opulent former royal residence and museum
PalaceMuseum
red square moscowRed Square
Moscow, Russia
Landmark square and site of cathedral
Square
angkor wat siem reapAngkor Wat
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Buddhist architectureTemple
shwedagon pagoda yangonShwedagon Pagoda
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Large gilded stupa with a visitor center
Buddhist architectureTemple
temple of heaven beijingTemple of Heaven
Beijing, China
Famed and historic temple complex
Temple
city palace udaipurCity Palace
Udaipur, India
Lakeside complex built over 200 years
Palace
golden temple amritsarGolden Temple
Amritsar, India
Gilded temple and Sikh pilgrimage site
Sikh templeSikhism
punakha dzongPunakha Dzong
Punakha, Bhutan
Riverside palace from the 17th century
Sacred and religious sitesPalace
wat rong khun chiang raiWat Rong Khun
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Buddhist temple with modern white design
Sacred and religious sitesMonuments and statues
boracayBoracay
Philippines
Island
itchan kala khivaItchan Kala
Khiva, Uzbekistan
Walled inner town of the city of Khiva
TownRuins
hoi anHoi An
Vietnam
City
ubudUbud
Indonesia
Locality
borobudurBorobudur
Indonesia
Iconic and historic Buddhist temple
Locality
amer fort jaipurAmber Fort
Jaipur, India
Hill forts of Rajasthan
Forts and castlesPalace
komodo national parkKomodo National Park
Indonesia
National park
baganBagan
Myanmar (Burma)
City
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Visiting a floating market is a must-do while you're in Southeast Asia. You will find the freshest fruits and vegetables, all the seafood you could ever imagine. There are many floating markets in Southeast Asia. And while no two are alike, and they each offer their own experiences, you want to make sure your plans include seeing the best spots during your trip.

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discover colorful and vibrant floating markets of southeast asia
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Traveling by train does not have to be a relic of the past. It is a beautiful way to see a new country and to experience a place's culture. Be sure to check out Asia's scenic railways on your next trip!

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asias most scenic train journeys
Travels

Territory of five former Soviet republics is a distant and fascinating region, a clash of post-Soviet climate with fairytale orient.

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central asia former soviet republics
Travels

Once a Portuguese colony, today a place that combines traditional European architecture and Indian climate. The Goa impresses with kilometers of beautiful beaches. We have prepared a list of 26 most famous ones.

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26 most famous beaches in goa
Travels

North India and South Nepal are regions where four sacred places of Buddhism are located, often visited by pilgrims and tourists alike.

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in the footsteps of buddha sacred places of buddhism
Travels

In Uzbekistan we can find numerous cultural monuments and natural wonders worth seeing. Here you will find a hint of what to visit during your first trip to this beautiful country.

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the biggest tourist attractions of uzbekistan
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Facts About Countries in Asia

Getting to know Asia. See interesting facts and statistics about countries in region.

AfghanistanArmeniaAzerbaijanBangladeshBhutanBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBruneiMyanmar (Burma)CambodiaChinaChristmas IslandCocos Keeling IslandsGeorgiaIndiaIndonesiaJapanKazakhstanKyrgyzstanLaosMalaysiaMaldivesMongoliaNepalNorth KoreaPakistanPhilippinesRussiaSingaporeSouth KoreaSri LankaTaiwanTajikistanThailandTimor LesteTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistanVietnam
flag IndiaIndia
from 24 to 32 USD from 47 to 66 USD
Average daily budget for 1 person • 28 Mar 2024
INRIndian Rupee
Currency
1.27 mil. mi²
Total area
hindi
Official or main language
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Travel safety • 25 Mar 2024
1.38 bil.
Total population
Mumbai 12.48 mil.Delhi 11.01 mil.
City populations
min-29 °Fmax124 °F
Temperature records
28169 ftKangchenjunga
Highest peak