Things to Do in East Asia

There are 413 attractions in East Asia. Mount Fuji, stratovolcano and japan's tallest peak, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Mount Fuji
1
Mount Fuji
Stratovolcano and Japan's tallest peak
Volcano
Forbidden City
2
Forbidden City
Imperial palace complex and Ming–Qing administrative center
Historical Site
Fushimi Inari-taisha
3
Fushimi Inari-taisha
Shinto shrine famed for thousands of vermilion torii
Temple
Terracotta Army
4
Terracotta Army
Massive clay warrior sculptures buried with China’s first emperor
Museum
Potala Palace
5
Potala Palace
Former Tibetan Buddhist residence and Lhasa landmark
Palace
Kinkaku-ji
6
Kinkaku-ji
Zen temple covered in gold leaf
Temple
Tokyo Disneyland
7
Tokyo Disneyland
Large theme park in Tokyo Disney Resort
Park
Lotte World
8
Lotte World
Large indoor theme park and entertainment complex
Park
Summer Palace
9
Summer Palace
Vast imperial garden and lakefront palace complex
Palace
West Lake
10
West Lake
Scenic freshwater lake with historic gardens and pagodas
Lake
Temple of Heaven
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Temple of Heaven
Imperial complex in Beijing with Hall of Prayer
Temple
Leshan Giant Buddha
12
Leshan Giant Buddha
Massive cliff-carved Buddha statue overlooking river
Archaeological Site
Huangshan
13
Huangshan
Mountain range famed for granite peaks and sea-of-clouds
Mountains
Tiananmen Square
14
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
18
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Deep Yangtze canyon known for dramatic scenery
Valley
Kōtoku-in
19
Kōtoku-in
Buddhist temple housing Kamakura's Great Buddha
Temple
Itsukushima
20
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
22
Tōdai-ji
Massive Nara temple housing the Great Buddha
Temple
Meiji Shrine
23
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
26
Yaku-shima
Island of ancient cedar forests and rich biodiversity
Island
Gyeongbokgung
27
Gyeongbokgung
Grand Joseon-era palace complex in downtown Seoul
Historical Site
28
N Seoul Tower
Communications tower offering panoramic Seoul city views
Building
Jeju Island
29
Jeju Island
Volcanic island with lava tubes and scenic coastlines
Island
Seoraksan
30
Seoraksan
Dramatic mountain park famed for autumn foliage
Mountain
Hwaseong Fortress
31
Hwaseong Fortress
Late 18th-century fortress exemplifying Korean military architecture
Palace
Namiseom
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Namiseom
Tree-lined island popular for scenic walks and festivals
Island
Kumano Kodo
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Kumano Kodo
Trail
Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage
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Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage
Trail
Nakasendo Trail
35
Nakasendo Trail
Trail
Mount Kailash Kora
36
Mount Kailash Kora
Trail
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Contemporary art museum showcasing Korean and international art
Historical Site
Dian Lake
38
Dian Lake
Large freshwater lake near Kunming with scenic shores
Lake
National Museum of China
39
National Museum of China
Massive Beijing museum covering Chinese history and art
Plaza
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
40
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
Museum displaying Shanghai's urban development models and plans
Museum
Shanghai Museum
41
Shanghai Museum
Renowned museum housing Chinese art and ancient bronzes
Museum
Karakoram
42
Karakoram
High mountain range with many eight-thousanders
Mountains
Altai Mountains
43
Altai Mountains
Mountain range spanning Central Asia, rich biodiversity
Mountains
Mount Kailash
44
Mount Kailash
Sacred Himalayan peak important in several religions
Mountain
Cho Oyu
45
Cho Oyu
Sixth-highest mountain in the world, Himalayan massif
Mountain
Tokyo National Museum
46
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest museum showcasing Asian art and antiquities
Museum
National Museum of Western Art
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National Museum of Western Art
Ueno museum focused on Western art masterpieces
Museum
Yakushima
48
Yakushima
Trail
49
Jeju Olle Trail
Trail
Liancourt Rocks
50
Liancourt Rocks
Disputed volcanic islets administered by South Korea
Islands
Tailuge Guojia Gongyuan
51
Tailuge Guojia Gongyuan
Park
Sun Moon Lake
52
Sun Moon Lake
Scenic alpine lake and major Taiwanese tourist destination
Lake
National Palace Museum
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National Palace Museum
Museum housing one of the largest Chinese art collections
Museum
Kenting National Park
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Kenting National Park
Tropical national park with beaches, coral reefs, and forests
Park
Yehliu Geopark
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Yehliu Geopark
Coastal geopark known for unique mushroom-shaped rock formations
Area
National Science and Technology Museum
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National Science and Technology Museum
Large science museum focused on technology and industry exhibits
Museum
Taiwan (island)
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Taiwan (island)
Island of Taiwan with diverse landscapes and subtropical climate
Island
Yu Shan
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Yu Shan
Taiwan's highest peak and prominent alpine mountain
Mountain
Matsu Islands
59
Matsu Islands
Offshore archipelago administered by Taiwan with military history
Islands
Penghu
60
Penghu
Group of Taiwanese islands known for beaches and basalt
Islands
Orchid Island
61
Orchid Island
Remote island with indigenous Tao culture and coral reefs
Island
Victoria Peak
62
Victoria Peak
Prominent Hong Kong peak offering panoramic city views
Mountain
The Big Buddha (Hong Kong)
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The Big Buddha (Hong Kong)
Large outdoor bronze Buddha statue on Lantau Island
Monument
Lantau Island
64
Lantau Island
Hong Kong's largest island with mountains and cultural sites
Island
Hong Kong Science Museum
65
Hong Kong Science Museum
Interactive science museum focused on hands-on exhibits
Museum
Hong Kong Museum of Art
66
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Public art museum specializing in Chinese and regional art
Museum
Hong Kong Island
67
Hong Kong Island
Urbanized island hosting Hong Kong's central business district
Island
Khövsgöl
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Khövsgöl
Large freshwater lake surrounded by taiga and mountains
Lake
Karakorum
69
Karakorum
Former Mongol capital ruins and archaeological site
Ruins
Uvs Nuur
70
Uvs Nuur
Endorheic lake and UNESCO biosphere reserve
Lake
Hangayn Nuruu
71
Hangayn Nuruu
Mountain range forming Mongolia's central highlands
Mountains
Meguro Parasitological Museum
72
Meguro Parasitological Museum
Small museum dedicated to parasites and public education
Museum
Honshu
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Honshu
Japan's main island containing Tokyo and cultural centers
Island
Okinawa Island
74
Okinawa Island
Japanese subtropical island with WWII history
Island
Kunlun Mountains
75
Kunlun Mountains
Extensive mountain range in western China, source of rivers
Mountains
Paektu-san
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Paektu-san
Volcanic mountain with sacred crater lake on border
Mountain
77
Shishapangma
Tibetan Himalayan peak and lowest eight-thousander
Mountain
Qinghai Lake
78
Qinghai Lake
China's largest salt lake on the Tibetan Plateau
Lake
Mount Tai
79
Mount Tai
Sacred Chinese mountain with ancient temples and inscriptions
Mountain
Grand Canal
80
Grand Canal
Historic inland waterway connecting northern and southern China
Canal
Itsukushima Shrine
81
Itsukushima Shrine
Shinto shrine famed for its floating torii gate
Shrine
Lake Biwa
82
Lake Biwa
Japan's largest freshwater lake near Kyoto
Lake
Poyang Lake
83
Poyang Lake
China's largest freshwater lake with seasonal fluctuations
Lake
Beijing National Stadium
84
Beijing National Stadium
Iconic Bird's Nest stadium built for 2008 Olympics
Stadium
Lake Manasarovar
85
Lake Manasarovar
Sacred high-altitude Tibetan lake near Mount Kailash
Lake
Senkaku Islands
86
Senkaku Islands
Group of disputed East China Sea islets
Islands
Lake Khanka
87
Lake Khanka
Transboundary freshwater lake straddling China and Russia
Lake
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
88
Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
North Korean mausoleum housing leaders' preserved remains
Monument
Mount Kumgang
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Mount Kumgang
Scenic North Korean mountain range famed for cliffs
Mountains
Goguryeo tombs
90
Goguryeo tombs
Ancient Goguryeo royal tombs with wall paintings
Building
Iwo Jima
91
Iwo Jima
Small volcanic island, site of famous WWII flag-raising
Island
Karakoram Highway
92
Karakoram Highway
High-altitude international highway linking China and Pakistan
Road
Wuyi Mountains
93
Wuyi Mountains
Scenic Chinese mountain range with biodiversity and tea
Mountain
Dongting Lake
94
Dongting Lake
Large freshwater lake in Hunan, floodplain wetland
Lake
Mount Emei
95
Mount Emei
Sacred Chinese mountain with Buddhist temples
Mountain
Tsushima Island
96
Tsushima Island
Japanese island between Korea and Kyushu, wartime history
Islands
Wulingyuan
97
Wulingyuan
Scenic sandstone pillars and UNESCO World Heritage site
Historical Site
Lop Nur
98
Lop Nur
Former saline lake and historical nuclear test site
Lake
Mount Asama
99
Mount Asama
Active stratovolcano on Honshu with frequent eruptions
Mountain
Shirakami Sanchi
100
Shirakami Sanchi
Primeval beech forest and UNESCO World Heritage site
Mountains