28 Stops You Simply Have to Make in Asia

Take a trip to Gyeongju, in which you can tour the Bulguksa Temple, the Cheonmachong Tomb, the Anapji Pond, and the Yangdong Folk Village.

The ancient small town of Luang Prabang is surrounded by mountains and is Laos's number one tourist destination.

See the famed Taj Mahal during a trip to Agra.

Horton Plains National Park is ideal for hiking — you'll spot small tea plantation villages in the valleys below the 2,000-meter-high plateaus.

Described by one TripAdvisor user as a "fantastic dive site," the Banana Reef, in all its exotic marine life, will provide you with the best pictures ever.

Guilin is a major tourist destination, what with its beautiful landscape, rich history, and crystal-clear waters.

Rock climbing, horseback riding, bungee jumping, city tours, and mountain flights are among awesome things to do in Janakpur.

A pit stop at the Dream Mall — the biggest shopping mall in Taiwan, with an actual Ferris wheel on the roof! — in Kaohsiung is completely necessary.

If you're an outdoorsy type of person, this is your ultimate paradise: the mountainous regions of Sagada are downright stunning.

Ulaanbaatar is a thriving metropolis amid remote lands — stop at the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, established before WWII and one of the few monasteries to withstand the Soviet eradication.

Coconut palm trees line the beaches of the peaceful St. Martin's Island — it's a relaxing island vacation like none other.

Visit the Seoul City Wall, the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the Dongdaemun Market in Seoul.

The tea estate on the hills and valleys of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, provides incredible sightseeing for travelers.

Catch a sighting of the elusive Komodo dragon at Komodo National Park.

Go zip-lining down treetops, explore a limestone cave, take a dragon boat river ride, and get lost in the beauty of an orchid and butterfly farm in Chiang Mai.

Phuket is lovely in all its glorious, earthly wonder: the blue lagoons, gorgeous gardens, and spectacular villas will take your breath away.

There are so many cool things to do in Hokkaido, but stopping at Farm Tomita should be at the top of your list.

You must pay a visit to Shanghai, which boasts scenic parks, interesting museums, innovative architecture, fine dining, and cultural landmarks.

If a gorgeous seaside getaway is your goal, Langkawi awaits your arrival.

A total of 544 species of birds, 126 species of fish, 68 species of mammals, and 56 species of herpetofauna have been observed in Chitwan National Park.

Lush beaches, scenic resorts, a thriving nightlife, and bustling daytime activities characterize Bali. You'll have the best time — and the most breathtaking Instagram snapshots to date.

Take a tour at the Philippine Eagle Centre in Davao City, which is working to save the quickly vanishing bird.

Nature-lovers, the caves, sand dunes, mountains, and rivers of Gurvan Saikhan National Park will make your heart leap.

You'll have amazing views of Cat's Tooth Mountain when you visit My Son, set in a jungle valley with crumbling temples.

The most populated city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is a unique urban center with museums, food vendors, amusement parks, tea houses, and lively bars.

Long-standing jungles, opaque waters, white beaches, and flaming sunsets set apart the beautiful, 300-some Andaman Islands.

Take a hot air balloon ride in Bagan. You're guaranteed scenic views.

Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, Tokyo is boundless when it comes to shopping, sightseeing, and dining. You'll get lost in the distinctive culture!