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People around the world most usually
associate Asia with Oriental
Culture. In this perspective, the
Far Eastern countries, like China,
Japan and Korea come to our mind.
But then, there is so much more in
Asia there is to discover. South
Asia, Southeast Asia and Central
Asia have their share of diverse
culture, rich history and
picturesque
sceneries.
Bahrain is famous for its pearl
industry, that's why, in Manama,
there is this huge
Pearl Monument.
Another notable structure is
Bahrain
WTC, a twin tower complex which
features wind turbines
in its
design.
The Bayon,
Ankor Wat and
Ankor Thom
in Cambodia are some of the ruins of
Khmer Empire.
Phnom Bakheng is an
ancient
Hindu temple for Shiva.
Throne Hall is a remarkable
building
inside
Phnom Penh
Royal Palace.
China is a country which was for a
long time closed to Western
Influence. This perhaps was a factor
that contributed to the country's
distinctive culture and tradition.
The Far East have long been known
and admired since the time of Marco
Polo. The most famous icon of China
is
The Great Wall. The
Forbidden
City in Beijing, the world's largest
palace complex, is another national
pride.
Peking University is the
first national university in founded
in 1898. Also in the city is the
Summer Palace, with a lakeside
pavilion known as
The Marble Boat.
The Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, which
was designed to look like yurts, can
be found by a river in Xinjie Town.
Black Dragon Pool in Yunnan Province
is the perfect place to marvel the
view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Shanghai
City is one of the world's
largest metropolis.
Cyprus is an island in the
Mediterranean.
Pissouri Bay Area is a seaside
community where tourists can go
sightseeing. Up on the Kyrenia
Mountain Range, is an old hermitage,
St. Hilarion Castle.
Chi Lin Nunnery in Hong Kong has
beautiful gardens and bodhisattva
statues.
Taj Mahal in Agra, India is one of
the finest structures in the world.
Another attraction in the country
would be
Victoria Memorial.
Yantra
Mandir in Jaipur is a sundial that
measures the sun's declination
as
well.
Indonesia is known for its islands,
beaches and volcanoes.
Batam Island,
is a tourist destination with
resorts, hotels and
entertainment
facilities.
Bedugul, a scenic
mountain village in Bali,
is a
perfect destination for nature
lovers. Also in Bali is
Tanah Lot,
a
rock formation where Pura Tana Lot
Temple rests.
Prambanan Temple, in
Central Java is a World Heritage
Site.
Japan is a well known country for
having the best of both
worlds-
that is, the latest technologies and
the finest sceneries.
Akibahara,
known as the Electric Town, is the
place to purchase not only
gadgets
but also anime collectibles.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial serves as a
reminder of WW2.
Itsukushima Shrine
is a shinto shrine which history
dates back to
the 6th century.
Mount
Fuji is definitely Japan's pride.
Kinkaku Ji is a Zen temple
surrounded by a Japanese garden.
Senso-Ji is Tokyo's oldest temple.
Rainbow Bridge is a majestic view to
witness at night. Close to Meriken
park is a hotel shaped like a luxury
liner,
Kobe Oriental Hotel.
Osaka
City is the second major city of
Japan.
Korea is another beautiful Asian
country.
Gyongbok Palace in
Seoul
now houses the National Folk Museum
of Korea.
Hwaseong Fortress is
another structure like Gyongbok
which
was built during Joseon
Dynasty.
Kuwait Towers is an iconic structure
that proudly stands on
Kuwait's
waterfront.
Lao National Cultural Hall in
Vientiane, Laos hosts performances
by sponsored artists and art groups.
Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia is the tallest twin
towers in the world.
Putra Mosque is
the principal mosque of Putrajaya.
The
Ruins of Bagan,
an ancient city of Burma, can be
found at Myanmar.
Shwedagon Pagoda
in Yangon is supposedly a 2500
years
old.
Philippines is a country which is
well known for its natural beauty.
Pearl Farm Resort is a beach resort
in Davao.
Boracay is another
premier beach location.
Siquijor
Island in the Visayas Region has
unspoilt white sand beaches.
Cebu is
a province mostly visited
for
the
Sinulog Festival.
Mount Mayon in
Bicol is known for its perfect cone.
Singapore boasts of the
Esplanade,
the majestic building located at the
waterfront of Marina Bay.
Singapore
City is known as a shopping mecca.
Taipei National Concert Hall in
Taiwan is a performing arts center
of the Republic of China.
In Thailand,
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace used to
be the
summer palace of
Thai Kings. Other
architectures to visit are
Baan Sukhawadee Mansion
and
The Grand Palace.
Wat Pho and
Wat Phra are more than just
places of worship,
they are
symbols of Thai
spirituality.
Hua Hin Beach and
Krabi Island are tropical
getaways
Bosphorus Bridge and
Maidens Tower are attractions in
Turkey. |