Things to Do

Things to Do in Asia

There are 6,340 attractions in Asia. Angkor Wat, large hindu-buddhist temple complex and khmer monument, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat
Large Hindu-Buddhist temple complex and Khmer monument
Historical Site
Mount Fuji
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Mount Fuji
Stratovolcano and Japan's tallest peak
Volcano
Mount Everest
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Mount Everest
Earth's highest mountain on Nepal-China border
Mountain
Forbidden City
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Forbidden City
Imperial palace complex and Ming–Qing administrative center
Historical Site
Hagia Sophia
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Hagia Sophia
Massive domed church-turned-mosque with Byzantine mosaics
Church
Wat Arun
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Wat Arun
Riverside 'Temple of Dawn' with a towering porcelain-clad spire
Temple
Borobudur
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Borobudur
Massive Buddhist stupa and relief-decorated temple complex
Temple
Fushimi Inari-taisha
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Fushimi Inari-taisha
Shinto shrine famed for thousands of vermilion torii
Temple
Grand Palace
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Grand Palace
Royal palace complex and royal ceremonial site
Palace
Topkapı Palace
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Topkapı Palace
Former Ottoman imperial palace and museum in Istanbul
Palace
Terracotta Army
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Terracotta Army
Massive clay warrior sculptures buried with China’s first emperor
Museum
Potala Palace
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Potala Palace
Former Tibetan Buddhist residence and Lhasa landmark
Palace
Golden Temple
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Golden Temple
Sikh gurdwara in Amritsar with gold-plated sanctum
Temple
Meenakshi Temple
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Meenakshi Temple
Dravidian Hindu temple complex in Madurai, ornate gopurams
Temple
Yad Vashem
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Yad Vashem
Israel's official Holocaust memorial and museum in Jerusalem
Monument
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Large Abu Dhabi mosque noted for white marble architecture
Mosque
Kinkaku-ji
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Kinkaku-ji
Zen temple covered in gold leaf
Temple
Tokyo Disneyland
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Tokyo Disneyland
Large theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort
Park
Wat Pho
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Wat Pho
Historic Bangkok temple housing reclining Buddha and massage school
Temple
Wat Phra Kaew
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Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand's sacred temple housing the Emerald Buddha
Temple
Prambanan
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Prambanan
9th-century Hindu temple complex with towering central shrines
Temple
Baalbek Stones
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Baalbek Stones
Massive ancient Roman temple stones in Lebanon
Archaeological Site
Củ Chi tunnels
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Củ Chi tunnels
Extensive underground tunnel network used during Vietnam War
Area
Inle Lake
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Inle Lake
Highland lake with stilt villages and floating gardens
Lake
Banteay Srei
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Banteay Srei
Small pink sandstone temple famed for intricate carvings
Temple
Amber Fort
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Amber Fort
Hilltop Rajput fortress with ornate palaces and ramparts
Historical Site
Batu Caves Murugan Statue
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Batu Caves Murugan Statue
Giant Murugan statue at Hindu cave temple complex
Monument
Universal Studios Singapore
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Universal Studios Singapore
Theme park with movie‑themed rides and attractions
Amusement Park
Singapore Zoo
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Singapore Zoo
Open‑concept zoo housing diverse wildlife and exhibits
Zoo
Lotte World
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Lotte World
Large indoor theme park and entertainment complex
Park
Boudha Stupa
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Boudha Stupa
Massive Tibetan Buddhist stupa and pilgrimage site
Shrine
Summer Palace
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Summer Palace
Vast imperial garden and lakefront palace complex
Palace
West Lake
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West Lake
Scenic freshwater lake with historic gardens and pagodas
Lake
Temple of Heaven
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Temple of Heaven
Imperial park and everyday Beijing
Temple
Leshan Giant Buddha
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Leshan Giant Buddha
Massive cliff-carved Buddha statue overlooking river
Archaeological Site
Huangshan
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Huangshan
Mountain range famed for granite peaks and sea-of-clouds
Mountains
Tiananmen Square
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Tiananmen Square
Vast public square at Beijing's political heart
Square
Longmen Grottoes
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Longmen Grottoes
Riverside site of thousands of Buddhist stone carvings
Cave
Mogao Caves
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Mogao Caves
Desert caves housing extensive Buddhist murals and manuscripts
Cave
Ming tombs
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Ming tombs
Imperial burial complex of Ming dynasty emperors
Amusement Park
Tiger Leaping Gorge
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Tiger Leaping Gorge
Deep Yangtze canyon known for dramatic scenery
Valley
Qutb Minar
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Qutb Minar
Tall medieval minaret complex showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture
Monument
Hawa Mahal
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Hawa Mahal
Ornate pink sandstone palace with lattice windows
Palace
Gateway of India
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Gateway of India
Monumental arch commemorating colonial-era royal visit
Monument
Lotus Temple
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Lotus Temple
Bahá'í House of Worship noted for lotus design
Temple
Humayun's Tomb
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Humayun's Tomb
Mughal-era garden tomb influencing later architecture
Tomb
Mysore Palace
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Mysore Palace
Royal palace with ornate Indo-Saracenic architecture
Palace
India Gate
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India Gate
Triumphal arch war memorial on New Delhi ceremonial boulevard
Monument
Hampi
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Hampi
Ruined Vijayanagara city with vast stone temples
Archaeological Site
Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
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Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Large marble museum and memorial in Kolkata
Tomb
Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
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Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Astronomical observatory with large masonry instruments
Monument
Charminar
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Charminar
Iconic 16th-century monument and mosque in Hyderabad
Monument
Dead Sea
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Dead Sea
Hypersaline lake bordering Jordan, lowest Earth's elevation
Lake
Temple of Artemis, Jerash
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Temple of Artemis, Jerash
Roman temple ruins within Greco-Roman Jerash site
Archaeological Site
Amman Citadel
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Amman Citadel
Ancient hilltop fortress with archaeological remains
Archaeological Site
Mount Nebo
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Mount Nebo
Biblical mountain viewpoint overlooking the Jordan Valley
Mountain
Aqaba Church
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Aqaba Church
Historic Byzantine church near Aqaba's coastline
Church
Al-Maghtas
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Al-Maghtas
Jordan River baptism site and pilgrimage complex
Archaeological Site
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Kerak Castle
Crusader-era hilltop castle with strategic views
Castle
Gadara
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Gadara
Ancient Hellenistic city with Roman ruins
Archaeological Site
Bayon
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Bayon
Angkor Thom's temple famed for many smiling faces
Temple
Ta Prohm
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Ta Prohm
Overgrown temple entwined with massive tree roots
Temple
Preah Vihear Temple
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Preah Vihear Temple
Cliff-top Hindu temple with panoramic border views
Ruins
Tonlé Sap
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Tonlé Sap
Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and floodplain
Lake
Royal Palace of Cambodia
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Royal Palace of Cambodia
Official royal residence complex in Phnom Penh
Palace
Choeung Ek
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Choeung Ek
Genocide memorial site with mass graves and stupa
Cemetery
Beng Mealea
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Beng Mealea
Overgrown Angkor temple ruin in jungle
Archaeological Site
Koh Rong
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Koh Rong
Cambodian island known for beaches and nightlife
Island
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Former school turned Khmer Rouge detention museum
Museum
Preah Khan
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Preah Khan
Large Angkor temple complex with carved galleries
Archaeological Site
Banteay Chhmar
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Banteay Chhmar
Vast ruined temple complex with intricate bas-reliefs
Historical Site
Sambor Prei Kuk
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Sambor Prei Kuk
Pre-Angkorian temple complex amid forest
Archaeological Site
Norry
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Norry
Improvised bamboo rail vehicle on rural tracks
Railroad Station
Wat Phnom
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Wat Phnom
Small hilltop Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh
Temple
Kbal Spean
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Kbal Spean
Riverbed carvings and Hindu sculptures in forest
Archaeological Site
Bokor National Park
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Bokor National Park
Abandoned French hill station with coastal views
National Park
Angkor
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Angkor
Vast Khmer temple complex and archaeological park
Historical Site
Kōtoku-in
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Kōtoku-in
Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha
Temple
Itsukushima
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Itsukushima
Island shrine with iconic floating torii gate
Island
Sensō-ji
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Sensō-ji
Ancient Tokyo Buddhist temple with famous Kaminarimon gate
Shrine
Tōdai-ji
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Tōdai-ji
Massive Nara temple housing the Great Buddha
Temple
Meiji Shrine
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Meiji Shrine
Shinto shrine surrounded by tranquil forested grounds
Shrine
Shibuya Crossing
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Shibuya Crossing
Busy Tokyo intersection famed for massive pedestrian flows
Area
Kiyomizu-dera
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Kiyomizu-dera
Historic Kyoto temple with famous wooden stage
Temple
Yaku-shima
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Yaku-shima
Island of ancient cedar forests and rich biodiversity
Island
Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Louvre Abu Dhabi
Universal museum blending global art across striking dome
Museum
Museum of the Future
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Museum of the Future
Futuristic exhibition space focusing on technology and innovation
Museum
Swayambhunath
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Swayambhunath
Ancient Buddhist stupa complex overlooking Kathmandu valley
Shrine
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Medieval palace square with intricate Newar architecture
Plaza
Pashupatinath Temple
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Pashupatinath Temple
Important Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River
Temple
Annapurna
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Annapurna
Massive Himalayan massif featuring prominent trekking and climbing routes
Mountain
Phewa Lake
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Phewa Lake
Scenic lake with mountain reflections and boating in Pokhara
Lake
Langtang National Park
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Langtang National Park
Highland park protecting Himalayan forests and endemic species
Park
Basilica Cistern
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Basilica Cistern
Underground Byzantine water reservoir supported by columns
Palace
Aspendos
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Aspendos
Roman theater renowned for exceptional acoustic preservation
Ruins
Bodrum Castle
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Bodrum Castle
Fortified Crusader castle overlooking Bodrum harbour and museum
Amusement Park
Dolmabahçe Palace
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Dolmabahçe Palace
Ottoman imperial palace blending European and Turkish styles
Palace
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Maiden's Tower
Small islet tower with Ottoman-era history on Bosphorus
Building
Library of Celsus
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Library of Celsus
Roman library ruin notable for ornate façade columns
Archaeological Site
Imperial City of Huế
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Imperial City of Huế
Vietnamese imperial citadel and royal tomb complex
Palace