The Most Beautiful Destinations In Asia
By chili, August 10th 2009 in Travel Destinations Comments (227)
Asia, the world's largest continent, is home to some most spectacular places on earth, ranging from ancient temples to exotic islands. Selecting the best of the best is a tough task and the outcome will most probably stir controversy among those Asia visitors whose well-defined lists of faves are poles apart with the following. But, like in "The most beautiful places in Europe", you can share you own (but all the same fantastic!) picks with the readers.
1. Mongolia
Mongolia, with its vast, intact, and rough landscape, is considered by Lonely Planet to be one of the last unspoiled travel destinations in Asia. The country is located on the Central Asian plateau and it takes up 1.5 million square kilometers. It is the world's nineteenth largest state, but its population is very small - the country is home to around 2.9 million people, and around 40% of Mongols live in the capital - Ulaanbaatar.
Mongolia's geography is diverse and beautiful. The Gobi Desert, the biggest desert area in Asia, spreads in the south, and the mountain ranges cover the northern and western parts of the country. Mongolia's climate is harsh during winters (down to -40 °C) and extremely hot in summers (30°C). The country is home to a huge population of horses (more than 3 million), which outnumbers Mongolia's human population.
2. Thailand
Millions of tourists cannot be wrong - Thailand in one of the most beautiful Asian destinations in terms of landscapes, people's hospitability and the richness of culture.
Exotic, lush islands surrounded by azure waters of the Andaman Sea from the west and the Gulf of Thailand from the east are excellent diving and snorkeling destinations as well as one of the world's most popular vacation spots.
The wonders of Thai's old and rich culture can be spotted at every step of the way in the country. The beautiful and colorful Buddhist temples called wats
sprinkle the country and the scent of Thai's excellent cuisine fills the air with the aroma of chilies, lemon grass and coconut milk.
Thailand is fully devoted to Theravada Buddhism, the national religion practiced by 95% of all Thais.
3. Tibet
Tibet, the roof of the world, with its average elevation of 4,900 meters (16,000 ft), is the mountain land covered by Himalayas towering proudly above the magical landscape. Tibet is a truly spiritual place in terms of both the nature and religion. The incredible Tibetan monasteries fit perfectly into the remote and beautiful surroundings.
Tibet houses the highest world's mountain - Mount Everest (8,848 m), which is located on the Nepali border. The Tibetan land is also dotted with turquoise high-altitude lakes called tso or co .
Tibet's history begins in seventh century when Songtsan Gampo founded the Tibetan Empire. Today the region is controlled by People's Republic of China that enforced its claim on Tibet in 1950. China set up the Tibet Autonomous Region that covers about half of cultural Tibet and other areas were incorporated into nearby provinces of PRC.
4. Angkor. Cambodia
Angkor in Cambodia is a spectacular religious complex featuring the world's largest religious building, Angkor Wat. The temple was constructed between 1113 and 1150 by King Suryavarman II as a funerary temple - the complex is orientated towards the west, the symbolic direction of death.
The ruins of Angkor, which comprised around 1,000 temples, are located on a 3,000 square kilometer site - it was the largest preindustrial city in the world that could have supported the population of one million people.
Angkor amazes with its magnificent beauty and breathtaking architecture. The whole complex was built between 802 and 1120 by the Khmer civilization. Today visitors can admire around 100 temples - the spectacular remains of a huge religious and social complex.
5. The Maldives
The Maldives is the pearl of Asia. This shinning azure jewel is located southeast of India in the middle of crystal waters of the Indian Ocean. The country is comprised of twenty-six atolls featuring 1,192 islets.
It is a heaven on earth for honeymooners, divers, surfers and holiday makers. The landscape is lush, exotic and unbelievably beautiful.
Most of the coral islands are uninhabited. The abundant marine life, sandy beaches and warm waters attract thousands of visitors a year, but still many places and beach resorts remain remote and unspoiled getaways.
The Maldives is the smallest Asian state by both population (309,000 residents) and area (298 km2 ). It is also the lowest country in the world, with the average natural ground level of 1.5m above the sea level. Due to the global warming and a rise in sea level, the Maldives may, sooner or later, disappear from the world's map.
6. The Great Wall. China
The Great Wall is...great. It is one of the most unique constructions in the world and a must-see site for visitors to China. The first fortifications defending the borders of Chinese states had started to emerge in the fifth century BC. In 221 BC Qin Shi Huang unified all separated Chinese states and ordered the construction of a new wall to connect the old fortifications with the wall protecting the borders of the new empire.
The Great Wall stretches across the country's landscape, passing by the deserts, mountains, grasslands, and plateaus, from the Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west. It is around 6,400 km (4,000 miles) long and the entire wall with all its branches measures 8,851 km (5,500 miles).
7. Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, with its exotic beaches, green tea plantations and tropical forests, is one of the most astonishing places in Asia. It is an island country located about 31 km off the southern coast of India.
The lush tea plantations are among the most dazzling sights here. The history of Ceylon tea begins in 1869 when the coffee rust had devastated the coffee plantations on the island. As a result the plantations' owners decided to cultivate tea to diverse the crops. By the late 1880s almost all the coffee fields had been converted to tea.
Today the tea plantations cover 4% of the island's area (around 221,000 hectares). The main tea growing regions are the Central Province, the Uva Province, the Southern Province and the Sabaragamuwa Province. Nuwara Eliya, one of the most important tea growing places, which lies in the Central Province, produces a unique tea flavor.
And that's all folks as far as my choices go. What about yours?
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It's difficult to decide the most beautiful places in Asia. There's just too many choices....
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Coming from Sri Lanka I have to say it is an amazing place to grow up. And some of the best places haven't been mentioned here. Including Arugam Bay, one the worlds top ten surfing spots that lies on the east side of the island. Coming out from a 30 year civil war, great things lie ahead for this island nation.
I've been to all above apart from the Maldives an must say they are all stunning for different reasons. Mongolia is a true get away from It all place, rumbling along the steppe in a Russian van for a couple of weeks, staying with nomadic families is an experience is truley unforgettable. Thailand never fails to dissapoint but hard to get off the tourist trail. Tibet has some stunning scenery, everest base camp is a must. Cambodia is one of my favourite countries an rivals Thailand for it's temples, beaches and lovely people, you can still get off the tourist trail, sen monorom an the eastern side of the country are still unspoilt, but changing fast. Sri lanka has some great wildlife an unspoilt jungle, amazing temples and great beaches on the south coast. China is huge and the people are friendly and fascinating, some great scenery, temples and culture to be found. My suggestion visit them all but if you can only visit one, Cambodia is my choice.
Why no mention about India, especially Kerala. Kerala known as Gods own country. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala
Why not Kashmir, India
u should add the name " BANGLADESH". hear u found the Biggest beach in the World,name - Coxs Bazar , the Mangrove forrest Sundarban and many other beautiful place...............
what about Nepal
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The top 9 mountains peak including Everest,Lumbini
And what about Langkawi
By the way, there are many beautiful places in Iran.....
This is nice collection of the different beautiful places.I like the especially Thailand.I wish to go there.
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Wow, so many beautiful places on earth. How I wish I could visit all of them. I'm from Maldives and I'm glad that it was included on the list. Maldives has great white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and plenty of coral formations and wrecks to discover.
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Wow, so many beautiful places on earth. How I wish I could visit all of them. I'm from Maldives and I'm glad that it was included on the list. Maldives has great white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and plenty of coral formations and wrecks to discover.
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Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I hope I can visit the place together w/ my family and friends. It is a great place to enjoy vacation. blue taj hotel
Darjeeling comes amongst one of the most beautiful Mountain holiday spot where you find the champagne of Virgin Organic Tea grown in the hills facing the Majestic Mount Kanchanjungha and Everest ridges that can be enjoyed by riding the Heritage Steam Train still climbing the 7000 ft uphill mountains at Ghoom surrounded by Birches and lush green tea gardens (drink real tea fresh from garden) and of course the pleasant cool climate to soothe you and your companions. Once founded and enjoyed the British people.
Mongolia is the most beautiful and undescovered, wild country. Whoever love to travel and want to discover untouched place, I would recommend Mongolia
I live in London and have visited India and Pakistan. I think Pakistan should be named the beautiful country of the world. It is a piece of land where beauty is scattered around and capital, Islamabad Ahh! Beeyoutiifullllllll!
lots of places in india rajasthan ask me i wil tell you
u dont know what nepal have.so u are fail for ur site
its much beautiful in philippines. . many beautiful islands. ,especially boracay. , white sands. clear water. . .i really love it. . .^_^
why philippines are not there.....pinas deserves to be there because of its amazing sites.
why not northern areas of pakistan ?
Why 'kerala', India not included in the list?..Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.An equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife are the major attractions of this land. A unique advantage of Kerala is that most of the destinations here are just two to four hour drive from the other.
you must also include the Palawan, her preserved virgin rain forest,spectacular white sand beaches..the famous underground river...and also Boracay one of the most beautiful white sand beach in the world which are all located in the Philippines
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Where is pakistan? Many tourists title pakistan under heaven on earth. Hunza is said to be a place were time stops and fairies tread. This is not fair. What are these chicks comparing to pakistan?
BEAUTIFUL!. . . YOU SHOULD ALSO TRY TO VISIT PHILIPPINES. LOTS OF NICE BEACHES YOU COULD SEE IN OUR COUNTRY. . .
why not islamabad
Philippines is the best, beautiful, and one of a kind.....go philippines
why philippines are not included there at the list?
i considered Philippines as one of the most beautiful country here in Asia and of ..
and also philippines is my hometown, and also i grew up here.. so, try philippines, and you'll never regret ! i promise!
you should also try to visit Pakistan especialy Azad Kashmir
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there is a very very grate city in iran that name is shiraz,that is one of the most beautiful places in Asia,and an other city in there that you can enjoy visiting is esfehan,if some body interested in ANCIENTpalace ,i think iran is the best choice to visit
I wonder why Philippines is not even mention. maybe the writer of this article is have not gone yet to PI....I cannot even exchange PI to other countries even i am living here in US...
its beautiful.,,,,,,, Oh i wish to go in those places
Maldives... eeehmmmm sooooo beautiful...
how can i go there from indonesia..
Sri Lanka looking lush there, need to put in the beaches though
do u see bandarban , cox bazzar ,shundorban
from BANGLADESH HUH !!!!! .....BANDERBAN IZ DA BESTEST PLACE IN ASIA.....
how about philippines like banaue rice terraces the boracay island
im so sad im glad that the philippines is beautiful
i know that the philippines have their beautiful places to be mentioned of that
my nationality was filipino and i know that the philippines is a beautiful country
how sad that the philippines were not mentioned to beautiful country in asia but it's ok
well well well Philippines is the top of all, thats it hehe=)
So beautiful
wheres indonesia many beautiful islands also india my favorite country
they have missed pakistan.most beautiful country in asia
Pakistan is beautiful more than these
why u do not include lahore in asia list.lahore is 2000 year old and famous for traditional food.lahore city has shahi fort 900 years old,mughal haveli,12 door shut the interior city shut and also food streets.many more.
thanks for all those tips! i'm planning to take the siberian expres and then travel arround with friends through Asia. Can't wait when i see all these beautiful pictures
superb!
Why not Myanmar. it is the most beautiful country in Asia.
Myanmar is so much beautiful and it can be called " Mystical Myanmar"
why Myanmar is not listed here
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why nepal is not listed here,,
Whoever told about bangladesh plz dnt go there.people there are very conservative and lives in old fashion.all people are fraud.yes pakistan and nepal is a peace of mind.i liked it.bangladesh is a hell.its very hot there.valueless.
The Banawe Rice Terraces is the most beautiful place in the Philippines for it is considered as the seventh most beautiful wonders of the world and it is the best place to spend your vacation time!
what about philippines
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Most Beautiful Places to visit in Pakistan
If you plan to go for visit in you vacation in other country I believe after seeing these pictures of Pakistani Tour Attraction Places, you will change your plan and will visit these places.
You will not found these places all over the world. Pakistan have world most beautiful places for visit. specially natural beauty of Pakistan.
sri lanka is most beautifull...there has nice beaches,,buddhist statues,,gud climate and 2500yrs writting history...i love this paradise
sri lanka is very peacefull country now...people r very intelligent and frindly
yes...its true..sri lanka has the pure buddhism,,,i respect them
Definitely Nepal should be here...not to miss popular tourism destination thamel.
sri lanka is 1st rank for biodiversity in asia....very nice
WHY IS IT THAT PHILIPPINES IS NOT INCLUDED
? MOST BEAUTIFUL --- BORACAY, PALAWAN, BATANES.. etc.. try looking at the pictures!
i love the landscape in doughters and bicutan. also in bangbang.!!!maganda mamalingki dun sa market-market!!!sulit magtambay sa rizal park!!
try to visit the philippines and you will start to appreciate how wonderful this world is.
Maldives is just beautiful. the remote islands, far away from the capital, offers unspoilt charm and tranquility, like no other. the people are friendly, welcoming, the culture is unique and an experience in itself, the cuisine is simple, yet delectable, the laid back lifestyle, just relaxing beneath the palm trees from circular swings, sipping tender coconut juice, with your feet in the softest, whitest sand and looking out over the azure skies and tourqoise/aquamarine waters: its truly heavenly. and this is not mentioning the luxury resorts which cater to your every need. a must visit for any person seeking paradise on earth.
these are so beautiful places.
there are many beauty ful places in iran too!
where is PHILIPPINES....
Ok i really like Sri Lanka too.........
why not mentioned Nepal? it is the most beautiful country....................it is like heaven on earth.
Philippines..,a heaven on earth..a paradise of a thousand islands..the heart of Asia..love it..!.nice and friendly people, rich culture, world class sites, beaches..i cant wait to go back there..i love Boracay,the best beach in Asia. I love Siargao..a world class surfing destination. I love Filipino food..Phil. mangoes.,yummy!.Baguio City.,here we go!
Why about INDONESIA ,we have a Bali ,Komodo island ,Krakatou vulkanig mount ,Raja ampat ocean,Sumatera , Borneo ,and many more....
srilanka
I REALLY LOVE IT...
yes! thats true RamojNabaguf, I really appreciated why you love my country PHILIPPINES.
ah my country Cambodia top 4 so happy .visit cambodia is best choice in Asia especially Angkor and beach so nice.
Sri lanka is the most beautiful island in the world,you can feel the climate change in 1 1/2 minutes within the island like.. winter,summer...etc....
why was Philippines not included in this list?
it is way.... more fabulous than any other destination can offer
its a very good shots .nice and fantastic
Philippines was n0t included hea coz, it was already crowned as the best destination in asia, ranking 1st (Palawan) n the last OED Rankings, if u d0nt believe me just g0ogle it. Philippines owned the best beaches in asia and in the world, Boracay islands and Palawan beaches even included n last top beaches in the world survey. PH is a world class site in terms of its natural resources. Some of its world class sites were: The Cape Verde passage which was recently crowned as the ''center of marine biodiversity in the world'', Banaue rice terraces (unfortunately ranked 8th n the 7Wonders of the World),Mayon Volcano, the worlds m0st perfect cone-shape volcano, Puerto Princesa underground river,official finalist n the new7wonders of nature(vote it pls), etch. i cant write 'em ol, coz if i'll do so 1m0nth is n0t enuf,
try to see PH
Why not Fairy Meadows, Hunza, Skardu of Pakistan? and don't forget the Kashmir, Pakistan
i was so happy because i learn many thing in this page hope that others liked this too!!!!
Myanmar has many beautiful places such Inlay Lake and amazing Bagan Old city.
Thanks for your visit my country...Thailand.
Philippines is world class sites in the world
Sri lankaaaaaaa... noo words ro describe !!!!
philippines?
where is Bangladesh.....it is a land of natural beauty..where on earth can u see both the sunset nd sunrise ....in Bangladesh it can be seen..its in Kuakata...Bandarban is very beautiful....what about Cox'z Bazar ,the longest sea beach of the world...nd sundarban the largest mangrove forest...nd tea garden in sylhet ...it is the largest tea garden in the world...lSo Bangladesh should be in the list....
I think philippines should be included on the list since it has a lot of beautiful places in the world.Well not to mention, Boracay and Palawan. Well cebu as well has a lot to offer in terms of white sand beaches. The most loved Banaue Rice Terraces of course. So I think it would be fair to include Philippines on the rank..Thanks
...there is a very beautiful group of islands in south east asia...the exotic beauty of palawan,captivating man made banaue rice terraces, taal lake,mount pinatubo and countless beautiful beaches(boracay,puerto gallera,misibis,saud&more,,,)...a number of exciting waterfalls hidden in forests,caves just recently explored...hai,i cant mention them all....hehe
I have been visited a number of beautiful countries but it is Sri Lanka the most beautiful. Frendly people to culture, ruins,wild life,beache & sea ,local medicines,different landscapes,sports, shopping. What a amazing diversity within a small area. Actually Sri Lanka is a small universe.
I really love to visit Maldives. Apart from that I always have a weakness for beautiful beaches. I was also enthralled not only with the beach in Maldives, I also fell in love at Koh Lipe, Thailand. A very enchanting place to visit. I hope I can also buy beautiful rabbits in addition to the various rabbits that I already have in my possession.
Vietnam is the place to go. Beautiful beaches,great food and a mystical countryside that you will never forget. I plan to return there soon along with Cambodia.
hey this is cheating, nepal is the world most beautiful country said my the world heritage,unesco and many more but nepal is not included this is not a fair. i hate this website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS FOR THE INFO this can really help me ni my project.........tnks..... : )
Philippines should be included in the list. There are lot of places there which are recognizable a tourist spot destination including cebu, puerto galera, mostly in visayan region.
PHILIPPINES is the best country in ASIA. There are many beautiful scenery..
udaipur is just beautiful..... Small... N amazing town..... Udaipur the city of lakes....
Why philippines is not included here.This is just a false list,you must have included Philippines.It has the best resorts and beaches in the whole Asia.Try to explore Philippines and you will realize that you are mistaken with your list.
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