Things to Do in Asia

There are 6,414 attractions in Asia. Wat Arun is the most popular.

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Wat Arun

Angkor Wat

Large Hindu-Buddhist temple complex and Khmer monument

Historical Site

Mount Fuji

Stratovolcano and Japan's tallest peak

Mount Everest

Earth's highest mountain on Nepal-China border

Forbidden City

Imperial palace complex and Ming–Qing administrative center

Historical Site

Hagia Sophia

Massive domed church-turned-mosque with Byzantine mosaics

Borobudur

Massive Buddhist stupa and relief-decorated temple complex

Fushimi Inari-taisha

Fushimi Inari-taisha

Shinto shrine famed for thousands of vermilion torii

Grand Palace

Royal palace complex and royal ceremonial site

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace

Former Ottoman imperial palace and museum in Istanbul

Terracotta Army

Terracotta Army

Massive clay warrior sculptures buried with China’s first emperor

Potala Palace

Former Tibetan Buddhist residence and Lhasa landmark

Golden Temple

Sikh gurdwara in Amritsar with gold-plated sanctum

Meenakshi Temple

Meenakshi Temple

Dravidian Hindu temple complex in Madurai, ornate gopurams

Yad Vashem

Israel's official Holocaust memorial and museum in Jerusalem

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Large Abu Dhabi mosque noted for white marble architecture

Kinkaku-ji

Zen temple covered in gold leaf

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland

Large theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort

Wat Pho

Historic Bangkok temple housing reclining Buddha and massage school

Wat Phra Kaew

Thailand's sacred temple housing the Emerald Buddha

Prambanan

9th-century Hindu temple complex with towering central shrines

Baalbek Stones

Massive ancient Roman temple stones in Lebanon

Archaeological Site

Củ Chi tunnels

Củ Chi tunnels

Extensive underground tunnel network used during Vietnam War

Inle Lake

Highland lake with stilt villages and floating gardens

Banteay Srei

Small pink sandstone temple famed for intricate carvings

Amber Fort

Hilltop Rajput fortress with ornate palaces and ramparts

Historical Site

Batu Caves Murugan Statue

Batu Caves Murugan Statue

Giant Murugan statue at Hindu cave temple complex

Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore

Theme park with movie‑themed rides and attractions

Singapore Zoo

Open‑concept zoo housing diverse wildlife and exhibits

Lotte World

Large indoor theme park and entertainment complex

Boudha Stupa

Massive Tibetan Buddhist stupa and pilgrimage site

Summer Palace

Vast imperial garden and lakefront palace complex

West Lake

Scenic freshwater lake with historic gardens and pagodas

Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven

Imperial complex in Beijing with Hall of Prayer

Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha

Massive cliff-carved Buddha statue overlooking river

Archaeological Site

Huangshan

Mountain range famed for granite peaks and sea-of-clouds

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square

Vast public square at Beijing's political heart

Longmen Grottoes

Longmen Grottoes

Riverside site of thousands of Buddhist stone carvings

Mogao Caves

Desert caves housing extensive Buddhist murals and manuscripts

Ming tombs

Imperial burial complex of Ming dynasty emperors

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Deep Yangtze canyon known for dramatic scenery

Qutb Minar

Tall medieval minaret complex showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture

Hawa Mahal

Ornate pink sandstone palace with lattice windows

Gateway of India

Gateway of India

Monumental arch commemorating colonial-era royal visit

Lotus Temple

Bahá'í House of Worship noted for lotus design

Humayun's Tomb

Mughal-era garden tomb influencing later architecture

Mysore Palace

Royal palace with ornate Indo-Saracenic architecture

India Gate

Triumphal arch war memorial on New Delhi ceremonial boulevard

Hampi

Ruined Vijayanagara city with vast stone temples

Archaeological Site

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

Large marble museum and memorial in Kolkata

Jantar Mantar, New Delhi

Jantar Mantar, New Delhi

Astronomical observatory with large masonry instruments

Charminar

Iconic 16th-century monument and mosque in Hyderabad

Dead Sea

Hypersaline lake bordering Jordan, lowest Earth's elevation

Temple of Artemis, Jerash

Temple of Artemis, Jerash

Roman temple ruins within Greco-Roman Jerash site

Archaeological Site

Amman Citadel

Ancient hilltop fortress with archaeological remains

Archaeological Site

Mount Nebo

Biblical mountain viewpoint overlooking the Jordan Valley

Aqaba Church

Historic Byzantine church near Aqaba's coastline

Al-Maghtas

Jordan River baptism site and pilgrimage complex

Archaeological Site

Crusader-era hilltop castle with strategic views

Gadara

Ancient Hellenistic city with Roman ruins

Archaeological Site

Bayon

Angkor Thom's temple famed for many smiling faces

Ta Prohm

Overgrown temple entwined with massive tree roots

Preah Vihear Temple

Preah Vihear Temple

Cliff-top Hindu temple with panoramic border views

Tonlé Sap

Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and floodplain

Royal Palace of Cambodia

Royal Palace of Cambodia

Official royal residence complex in Phnom Penh

Choeung Ek

Genocide memorial site with mass graves and stupa

Beng Mealea

Overgrown Angkor temple ruin in jungle

Archaeological Site

Koh Rong

Cambodian island known for beaches and nightlife

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Former school turned Khmer Rouge detention museum

Preah Khan

Large Angkor temple complex with carved galleries

Archaeological Site

Banteay Chhmar

Vast ruined temple complex with intricate bas-reliefs

Historical Site

Sambor Prei Kuk

Sambor Prei Kuk

Pre-Angkorian temple complex amid forest

Archaeological Site

Norry

Improvised bamboo rail vehicle on rural tracks

Railroad Station

Wat Phnom

Small hilltop Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh

Kbal Spean

Riverbed carvings and Hindu sculptures in forest

Archaeological Site

Bokor National Park

Bokor National Park

Abandoned French hill station with coastal views

Angkor

Vast Khmer temple complex and archaeological park

Historical Site

Kōtoku-in

Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha

Itsukushima

Island shrine with iconic floating torii gate

Sensō-ji

Ancient Tokyo Buddhist temple with famous Kaminarimon gate

Tōdai-ji

Massive Nara temple housing the Great Buddha

Meiji Shrine

Shinto shrine surrounded by tranquil forested grounds

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Crossing

Busy Tokyo intersection famed for massive pedestrian flows

Kiyomizu-dera

Historic Kyoto temple with famous wooden stage

Yaku-shima

Island of ancient cedar forests and rich biodiversity

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi

Universal museum blending global art across striking dome

Museum of the Future

Museum of the Future

Futuristic exhibition space focusing on technology and innovation

Swayambhunath

Ancient Buddhist stupa complex overlooking Kathmandu valley

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Medieval palace square with intricate Newar architecture

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple

Important Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River

Annapurna

Massive Himalayan massif featuring prominent trekking and climbing routes

Phewa Lake

Scenic lake with mountain reflections and boating in Pokhara

Langtang National Park

Langtang National Park

Highland park protecting Himalayan forests and endemic species

Basilica Cistern

Basilica Cistern

Underground Byzantine water reservoir supported by columns

Aspendos

Roman theater renowned for exceptional acoustic preservation

Bodrum Castle

Fortified Crusader castle overlooking Bodrum harbour and museum

Dolmabahçe Palace

Dolmabahçe Palace

Ottoman imperial palace blending European and Turkish styles

Small islet tower with Ottoman-era history on Bosphorus

Library of Celsus

Library of Celsus

Roman library ruin notable for ornate façade columns

Archaeological Site

Imperial City of Huế

Imperial City of Huế

Vietnamese imperial citadel and royal tomb complex