Below is a list of 12 best attractions in Asia voted by people who have experience. If you don't have time to travel around Asia, at least don't miss these wonderful places.
Fuji is a volcano that stopped erupting since 1708. This is one of the three Holy mountains of Japan, also a tourist symbol of the country of the rising sun. This beautiful snow-capped mountain has an altitude of 3,776 m above sea level, the 2nd highest peak in Asia and the 7th in the world. The mountain is about 100 km from the bustling capital of Tokyo.
Phu Si mountain. Photo: divui
At the foot of the mountain is a dense forest called Aokigahara, also known in Japan as "The Forest of Suicide". The forest grows on hard lava, surrounding which there are ice caves, the harmony of sounds gives this forest a strange feeling of loneliness. The forest is about 35 km2 wide, murky and filled with relics of the deceased. It is estimated that about 100 Japanese people come to Aokigahara Forest to commit suicide each year.
Aokigahara forest. Photo: unseenjapan
Many visitors come here only to admire the beauty of Mount Fuji once, but some others choose this place to do climbing activities. Until the late 19th century, hardly any woman was allowed to go to the top of the mountain (the holiest spot). This law has been canceled. Now, all races, genders, all ages can come here to conquer Mount Fuji - one of the best attractions in Asia .
Beautiful photo hunt in Mount Fuji. Photo: divui
There are four trails that lead you up to the top of the mountain, on the way for some stops in the form of temples, historic sites and even teahouses. You can spend an entire day touring the area before heading back to Tokyo or other Japanese cities to visit. The best time to travel to Japan is spring, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and autumn, when the maple tree changes the color of its leaves from green to beautiful yellow.
Conquer the top of the mountain. Photo: samuraitour
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The dark blue waters of the Dead Sea lie between the border of Jordan and Israel. The Dead Sea is actually just a lake located at the lowest elevation on earth, more than 430 meters below sea level. Salt concentration in the lake up to 31%, 10 times more salty than the ocean. The salt layer is so thick that an adult can float in the water without giving up swimming. Each year, it attracts hundreds of thousands of curious people, so the Dead Sea also becomes one of the best attractions in Asia.
Dead Sea. Photo: reddit
Around the Dead Sea there are many resorts and spas. You can combine your exploration of the Dead Sea with visiting Jericho. It is said that Jesus went to the city of Jericho to heal the blind beggars who were struggling here. Jechiro is located just a few minutes by car from the Dead Sea.
In addition, you can also visit some other cities such as Sodom, Gomorra, Zoar and Admah, which are also located around the Dead Sea. It is said that this is the earliest inhabited area in the world.
Floating in the water without swimming. Photo: reddit
Phuket is the largest island of Thailand and is also the magnet to attract the most tourists. The island has many beautiful beaches, clean white sand, and clear turquoise water.
Panorama of Phuket Island. Photo: REM Magazine
Traveling to Phuket Island, you can relax at beaches such as Kata, Hat Karon and Kamala - destinations that welcome many tourists during the peak season (November to February). If you want a memorable experience, you can try snorkelling to explore the colorful world deep in the ocean or kayaking on the sea surface.
Islands of Koh Phi Phi. Photo: Thrillopia
In addition to the beaches, Phuket has many other attractions, such as Wat Chalong Temple. This is the largest and most important Buddhist temple on the island. You can climb a hill to reach the Big Buddha - 45 m high statue covered with Burmese marble, sacred symbol of indigenous peoples.
45 m high Buddha statue. Photo: Goibibo
Phuket Island is also the place where Thailand's biggest festivals regularly take place. Ghost Festival in the seventh lunar month is to worship ancestors, the occasion when Thai people drop lanterns into the water to guide the souls of the dead.
Beijing is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, and also on the list of Asia's best attractions. Beijing was formed more than 3000 years ago, preserving the integrity of Chinese culture through many periods from feudalism to democracy today. Up to now, there are still small alleys and beautiful traditional houses, creating a space that is both classic and modern, attracting many visitors to visit.
Beijing winter palace. Photo: zingnews
Beijing has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Di Hoa Vien - a summer palace that owns many beautiful little gardens and the oldest canal in the world; The Forbidden City - palace complex is made up of 9,999 rooms, with a royal garden, a flower garden and full of other auxiliary works to serve the lives of the emperors and the royal family for 500 years feudal history ...
Beijing Palace. Photo: zingnews
The capital of China also has many beautiful temples and shrines of architecture that you can also visit. In addition, there are nearly 150 different museums and galleries, storing many relics, documents about the formation and development of China, the most valuable art, sculpture, and ceramics. In the world.
Lama Temple. Photo: zingnews
Some sections of the Great Wall - the greatest work of all time, are also accessible when you arrive in Beijing. In particular, the section of Badaling is 80 km long, "not yet to the Van Ly Truong Thanh is not a good drought".
Great Wall in China. Photo: zingnews
Most people who travel to Vietnam go to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, or go straight to Ha Long Bay and the beach - but the best places to visit in Vietnam are quiet. and much more classic than that.
Hoi An Ancient Town. Photo: halovietnam
Hoi An ancient city is home to one of the oldest trading ports in Asia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a major commercial stop for merchant boats from the 15th century, Hoi An still retains much of its original architecture in the form of wooden-framed buildings, colorful French colonial shutters and Chinese tiled roofs. Flower. Religious buildings, courtyards and shops are located side by side on the narrow alleys around the old town where you can drop by to buy souvenirs, silk scarves or tailor dresses.
Check-in Hoi An. Photo: iam_nhu_y
On the full moon day of each month, Hoi An becomes more and more sparkling when tourists and people release flower lights on the Hoai River. At night, they light lanterns instead of electric lights, so the space here becomes more and more quiet.
Visitors to Hoi An in addition to visiting the neighborhood, check-in in small alleys can also visit the Museum of History and Culture, Cau Pagoda built in the 17th century or the ancient house of Tan Ky. from the 18th century.
Take a boat ride on the Hoai River. Photo: travelvietnam
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More than 7.4 million people from all over the world come to live in Hong Kong - the 1,104 square kilometer island, making it the third most densely populated place globally. Despite having the highest per capita income in the world, there are still problems like the rich and poor disparity. However, that doesn't matter if you are simply a passing tourist.
The skyscrapers in Hong Kong. Photo: travelhongkong
Hong Kong has skyscrapers, many historical buildings dating back several centuries. It is estimated that the number of tallest buildings in the world is 355 buildings, higher than New York.
You can visit Victoria Harbor, Lan Que Phuong amusement park, Ocean Park, Tai O ancient fishing village, Soho district, The Peak Tower ... and enjoy shopping at night markets, leading shopping centers in Hong Kong. .
Hong Kong at night. Photo: theblondeabroad
Hong Kong's Lantau Island is an impressive spiritual tourist spot, you can come to admire the beauty of the 34 m high Tian Tan Buddha (one of the largest sitting Buddha statues in the world), waiting on the top of the steep hill.
Tian Tan Buddha is 34 meters high on Lantau Island. Photo: travelhongkong
