| The largest as well as the most populous continents | | | | China are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, |
| in the world - Asia is a land of diversity with a | | | | Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, West Lake, and |
| multitude of geographies, cultures, and people. | | | | Mogao Grottos. Another much sought after tourist |
| Occupying an area of about 9% of the total area of | | | | destination in Asia is Japan, which is acknowledged as |
| the earth's surface, Asia is home to more than five | | | | the Land of the Rising Sun. It features attractions |
| billion people. | | | | such as Nara Park, Kyoto's Higashiyama area, Kin |
| In other words, Asia consists of more than 60% of | | | | Osaki, Himeji Castle, and Takayama in Gifu. With |
| the world's overall population. As a tourist destination, | | | | attractions such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, |
| Asia boasts of a feast of attractions in the form of | | | | Vietnam is also an incredible spot in Asia. |
| traditional cities, ancient monuments with superb | | | | Popular countries in Asia also include the Kingdom of |
| architecture, museums and art galleries that throw | | | | Thailand, which is probably the number one tourist |
| light on the history of the place, incredible wild life, | | | | destination in South-East Asia. What that set apart |
| scenic mind blowing attractions, and attractions that | | | | Thailand from other spots in Asia is its breathtaking |
| are a blend of both east and west. | | | | natural beauty, stunning temples, gorgeous island |
| There are also a range of vibrant attractions, | | | | destinations, stupendous monuments, healthy cuisines, |
| covering action packed beaches, bargain shopping | | | | and above all presence of amicable Thai people. |
| areas, and exuberant nightclubs. Equally remarkable is | | | | Just few among many of the attractions in Thailand |
| the sumptuous cuisines available here, each of which | | | | are Bangkok, the capital city; Ayutthaya, which is |
| is a representation of different cultures. In fact, the | | | | much famed for its Gothic ruins; Chiang-Mai, |
| world's majority of tourist attractions are found in | | | | bestowed with the title 'Rose of the North,' Krabi, |
| Asia. Discussed further in this article are some of the | | | | which is a paradise for enjoying a range of water |
| most popular tourist attractions in Asia. | | | | sport activities; and Pattaya, one of the best resorts |
| The continent of Asia is home to such incredible | | | | in Asia. Also, a tourist spot in South-East Asia is |
| destinations as India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, | | | | Singapore, which is an island destination situated at |
| Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Philippines. Asia has | | | | the Malay Peninsula's southern tip. Singapore Botanic |
| such a great number of attractions that even a year | | | | Gardens, Singapore Discovery Center, Little India, and |
| is not enough to explore them all. For those who | | | | China Town, are some of the Singapore's landmarks. |
| want to explore a range of rich culture and | | | | Southeast Asia also contains incredible destinations |
| topography and at the same time interested in | | | | such as Indonesia - the largest archipelagic nation in |
| recreational pursuits, then one of the most suitable | | | | the world; Malaysia, with attractions like Kuala Lumpur |
| options would be to take a tour to India. Stunning | | | | and Putrajaya; Philippines, with more than 7000 |
| beaches, gorgeous monuments, ancient temples, and | | | | islands; and Burma, which is the largest country in |
| lively cities, all sum up the attractions of India. | | | | Southeast Asia. Other top places of interest in Asia |
| Attractions, among many others, in India are Red | | | | are Sri Lanka - an island destination located off the |
| Fort and Qutab Minar in Delhi, Taj Mahal, one of the | | | | southern tip of India; Afghanistan, with a rich as well |
| world's seven wonders, Khajuraho Temples in | | | | as complex history; Maldives, which consists of more |
| Madhya Pradesh, Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, Ajanta | | | | than 1,000 coral islands in the Indian Ocean; |
| and Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, and Kerala's | | | | Uzbekistan, one of the most popular destinations in |
| backwaters. | | | | Central Asia; Kyrgyzstan, which is probably the most |
| For those interested in exploring the pristine beauty | | | | popular tourist spot in Central Asia; and Bangladesh, |
| as well as the ancient wonders, perhaps the greatest | | | | which has to its credit a number of ancient palaces, |
| of all attractions in Asia would be China, which boasts | | | | magnificent Buddhist shrines, and beautiful |
| of such lively destinations as Hong Kong, Shanghai, | | | | monuments. |
| and Beijing, all of with loads of mind blowing | | | | In short, Asia is truly a dream destination for every |
| attractions. Most popular among the attractions in | | | | traveler. |