| Immensely popular as a tourist destination, Asia | | | | Angkor is a major archaeological site located in |
| provides a peek into a rich history and an even | | | | the northwest parts of Cambodia. A historical |
| richer culture. In fact, some of the great wonders | | | | travel spot in Asia, the ruins have two Hindi |
| of the world can be found within the boundaries | | | | temple complexes, the Angkor Wat and the |
| of this continent. | | | | Angkor Thom, which is less popular having been |
| Travelers to Asia will probably have the Great | | | | built later. And though the site has been damaged |
| Wall of China as their first stop. Extending to | | | | much by warfare, a traveler in Asia can still feel |
| about 2,414 kilometers or 1,500 miles with a | | | | the ancient spirit of the place living on. |
| height of about 25 feet, the wall has been said to | | | | Taj Mahal is another ancient site that continues to |
| be visible even in outer space. Erected by the Qin | | | | lure travelers in Asia into its midst. Located in |
| dynasty's first emperor Shihuangdi to defend the | | | | Agra, India, the temple was made by the Mughal |
| city from the nomadic people, the wall is made | | | | emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his |
| out of earth and stone. | | | | favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace) |
| Another worthy travel spot in Asia, particularly in | | | | who died in childbirth after bearing him 14 children. |
| China is the Terra-cotta Warriors and Soldiers | | | | Bangkok, Thailand is another travel spot in Asia. |
| Museum in Xi'an China, which is considered to be | | | | One of its most popular tourist destination is the |
| one of the world's greatest archaeological find. | | | | Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. |
| Another tourist destination that should be in the | | | | Other destinations that would surely fascinate any |
| list of any traveler to Asia is the Forbidden City, | | | | traveler in Asia are the Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple |
| now known as the Palace Museum in Beijing. The | | | | of the Emerald Buddha), which is known as a |
| enclosed location holds the former palaces of | | | | example of 19th-century architecture Buddhist |
| Chinese emperors. Tiananmen Square, which is | | | | temples the Sanam Luang, where royal |
| also located in Beijing, set adjacent to the | | | | ceremonies such as cremation and the annual |
| Forbidden City. A witness to a series of | | | | Ploughing Ceremony are often held the Dusit Park, |
| student-led demonstrations and rallies in 1989 | | | | Zoo and the Chitladda Palace where the royal |
| calling for the removal of Deng Xiaoping, the | | | | family reside. Bangkok is also home to numerous |
| square is now a memorial of those whose lives | | | | art houses such as the National Museum, National |
| were sacrificed. Asian travelers will probably want | | | | Theater, National Gallery, Rajadamnoen Stadium |
| to also go to Dunhang, where ancient Buddhist | | | | (the preeminent venue of Thai kick-boxing), |
| frescoes in caves can be found. | | | | National Library, and National Archives. |
| One of the wonders of the ancient world, the | | | | |