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Best must-see destinations in Asia

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Singapore
Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens
9.5
Gardens by the Bay's Supertrees rise up to 50 metres tall, covered in living plants and vines. They light up in a synchronized show set to music after dark. Visitors can walk an elevated skywalk between the tallest structures. Marina Bay Sands' rooftop pool overlooks the gardens from across the water.
Highlights:
  • 🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
  • 🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
  • 🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Tokyo
Japan's capital of temples, towers and food
9.7
Shibuya Crossing sees as many as 3,000 pedestrians pass through at once when the lights change. Giant video screens surround the intersection on every side. Visitors can view the crossing from a cafe window on an upper floor nearby. Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa offers a quieter, older side of the city.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
  • 🍣 Savor sushi at a local eatery
Kyoto
Temples, geisha districts and kaiseki dining
9.2
Fushimi Inari Shrine winds up a mountainside beneath thousands of vermilion torii gates. Each gate was donated by a business or individual hoping for good fortune. Visitors can hike the full trail to the summit in a couple of hours. Kinkaku-ji's golden pavilion offers a very different reflection across its still pond nearby.
Highlights:
  • ⛩️ Climb the vermillion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • 🍱 Experience Japan’s beautifully presented Kaiseki dining at a traditional restaurant
  • 🎋 Stroll through the magical Arashiyama bamboo forest early in the morning
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