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Nepal in Huffington Post’s ‘Eight Amazing Places in Asia You Have to Visit’

Asia offers an astounding variety of travel destinations. There are so many, in fact, that it can be difficult to decide where to go first and which to miss because of time constraints. The reality is that it’s impossible to cover them all in one trip unless you’re lucky enough to have plenty of time and money to spare, but hopefully this post can help you make up your mind if you’re pondering the many wonders of the East and you have to choose just a few.

Here we will look at 8 amazing places in Asia that everyone should see at some point in their lifetime.

1. Beijing, China

Beijing offers the ancient alongside the modern, and is a fascinating city in the heart of China. It is home to a wealth of history, and sights include the Forbidden City and more modern constructions such as Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. For real Chinese shopping check out Beijing’s Dirt Market, rather than the tourist-filled Silk Market. Other top attractions include the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Temple of Heaven and Jingshan Park.

2. Hanoi, Vietnam

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Hanoi

For a taste of traditional Hanoi you need to visit the Old Quarter, but the city is full of history and culture throughout. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison are well worth visiting while you’re here, but you can experience Hanoi by simply strolling down the leafy avenues and taking in the sights.

3. Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Siem Reap

There are more and more modern attractions in Siem Reap, such as nightclubs and restaurants, but this place is most famous for its excellently preserved ancient temples. Siem Reap is perhaps most famously home to Angkor Wat, which is worth the journey, wherever you travel from.

4. Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is a vibrant, bustling hub of life and energy, and Thailand’s most visited city. It’s home to fabulous shopping, eating and drinking, but also of course the site of numerous cultural gems. The sensational Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn are must-see historical, religious spots, which will stay with you forever.

5. Ubud, Indonesia

There are more visited parts of Indonesia, but there are few quite as striking as Ubud. This is a cluster of villages in the Bali district, which are famous for their spas. Here you can truly relax in an exotic paradise, which feels like a million miles from home.

6. Kathmandu, Nepal

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Swayambhunath

Nepal is a fascinating country, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, and a visit to Kathmandu is essential if you’re in this part of the world. The Monkey Temple is the oldest and most famous religious shrine in this ancient land of Buddhism, and many make spiritual pilgrimages here.

7. Tokyo, Japan

From luxury sky-rise hotels to street markets and cherry blossom-littered parks, Tokyo is a wonder. Make sure to visit bustling Shinjuku for shopping and neon, and take the bullet train out of town to see Mount Fuji for a taste of Japan’s natural wonders.

8. Mumbai, India

Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai
Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai

To experience India properly you have to go to a big city, and they don’t come bigger than Mumbai. Here you can see poverty and luxury – the whole spectrum of life – and visit the attractions on offer. Marine Drive is a great place to look out over the Arabian Sea and here Juhu Beach is like a constant festival. Take a thrilling tuk-tuk ride through the city to see its many different aspects, and stay in one of the city’s fabulous hotels, which are available at very good prices.

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