Traveling to Asia
Immensely popular as a tourist destination, Asia provides a
peek into a rich history and an even richer culture. In fact, some of the great
wonders of the world can be found within the boundaries of this continent.
 Travelers to Asia
will probably have the Great Wall of China as their first stop.
Extending to about 2,414 kilometers or 1,500 miles with a height of about 25
feet, the wall has been said to be visible even in outer space. Erected by the
Qin dynasty’s first emperor Shihuangdi to defend the city from the nomadic
people, the wall is made out of earth and stone.
Another worthy
travel spot in Asia, particularly in China is the Terra-cotta Warriors and
Soldiers Museum in Xi’an China, which is considered to be one of the
world’s greatest archaeological find. Another tourist destination that
should be in the list of any traveler to Asia is the Forbidden City, now known
as the Palace Museum in Beijing. The enclosed location holds the former palaces
of Chinese emperors. Tiananmen Square, which is also located in Beijing, set
adjacent to the Forbidden City. A witness to a series of student-led
demonstrations and rallies in 1989 calling for the removal of Deng Xiaoping,
the square is now a memorial of those whose lives were sacrificed. Asian
travelers will probably want to also go to Dunhang, where ancient Buddhist
frescoes in caves can be found.
 One of the wonders of the ancient world, the Angkor is a
major archaeological site located in the northwest parts of Cambodia. Angkor
was the site of a series of capital cities of the Khmer empire for much of the
period from the 9th century to the 15th century CE. Designated a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple
ruins including the Bayon, Banteay Srey and the legendary Angkor Wat whose
artistic and archaeological significance and visual impact put it in a class
with the Pyramids, Machu Pichu and the Taj Mahal. The temples of the Angkor
area number over one thousand, ranging in scale from nondescript piles of brick
rubble scattered through rice fields to the magnificent Angkor Wat, said to be
the world's largest single religious monument.
 Taj Mahal is another ancient site that
continues to lure travelers in Asia into its midst. Located in Agra, India, the
temple was made by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his
favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace) who died in childbirth after
bearing him 14 children.
Bangkok, Thailand is another travel spot in
Asia. One of its most popular tourist destination is the Wat Pho or the Temple
of the Reclining Buddha. Other destinations that would surely fascinate any
traveler in Asia are the Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which is
known as a example of 19th-century architecture; Buddhist temples; the Sanam
Luang, where royal ceremonies such as cremation and the annual Ploughing
Ceremony are often held; the Dusit Park, Zoo and the Chitladda Palace where the
royal family reside. Bangkok is also home to numerous art houses such as the
National Museum, National Theater, National Gallery, Rajadamnoen Stadium (the
preeminent venue of Thai kick-boxing), National Library, and National
Archives.
The Philippines have also a lot to offer travelers in Asia.
Its beaches and resorts can rival the world. Boracay, for instance, is known
for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Another island destination
that any traveler to Asia should not dare miss is Palawan and Bohol, where the
world famous Tarsier and Chocolate Hills can be found. Of course, one must also
visit the Ifugao Rice Terraces, which is one of he Ten Wonders of the World as
well as the Mines View Park and Strawberry fields in Baguio.
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