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Asia spans over 30 million square kilometres, covering more than 40 countries and countless cultures. From snow-capped mountains in the north to tropical islands in the south, its landscapes vary widely. Major cities like Tokyo, Delhi and Shanghai drive technology and commerce while ancient temples in Kyoto or Angkor Wat reflect deep traditions. The continent’s population exceeds four billion people, each contributing unique languages, foods and customs. Travellers find everything from bustling markets to quiet countryside, making Asia a place where history meets modern life every day.

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Singapore
A tropical island city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for its harbour skyline, gardens and hawker centres. Most of what visitors come for is within reach of the MRT, so a few days covers a lot.
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Sri Lanka
An island nation in the Indian Ocean off the southern tip of India, with eight UNESCO sites, tea-covered highlands and long beaches. Distances are short, but slow roads make travel take longer than the map suggests.
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Maldives
A chain of 1,192 coral islands spread across about {{distance:km:870}} of the Indian Ocean, split between private-island resorts and small local islands. Where you sleep decides what the trip costs and which local rules apply to you.
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Armenia
A landlocked mountain country in the South Caucasus with medieval monasteries in deep valleys and a capital built of pink volcanic stone. Distances are short, so day trips from Yerevan reach most of the main sights.
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Azerbaijan
A Caspian Sea country where a walled old city is beside a glass-and-steel Baku skyline and the Greater Caucasus lies to the north. Natural gas flames gave it the nickname Land of Fire and Baku makes an easy base.
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Bahrain
A small island kingdom in the Persian Gulf, linked to Saudi Arabia by a long causeway and home to three UNESCO sites. Manama's souqs and towers are a short drive from ancient forts, pearling heritage and a Formula 1 circuit.
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Bangladesh
A river delta country on the Bay of Bengal, home to the Sundarbans mangrove forest and one of the world's longest sandy beaches at Cox's Bazar. Dhaka is crowded and loud while the countryside is green and slow.
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Bhutan
A Himalayan kingdom between India and China, known for cliffside monasteries, fortress dzongs and high mountain passes strung with prayer flags. Trips are planned ahead with a visa and a daily fee. Most travellers use a guide.
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Brunei
A small oil-rich sultanate on the island of Borneo, where gilded mosques, a stilt-house water village and untouched rainforest are within an hour of each other. Life is quiet and calm. Alcohol isn't sold anywhere in the country.
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Cambodia
A Southeast Asian kingdom where the temples of Angkor are set in the jungle and the Mekong runs past a lively capital. Beaches, pepper farms and river towns fill out the south. Most trips start in Siem Reap.
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China
A vast country where ancient capitals, the Great Wall and limestone peaks are beside some of the world's most modern cities. High-speed trains link the big sights. Phone payments and a firewalled internet shape daily life.
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East Timor
A young half-island nation at the edge of Southeast Asia, where some of the richest coral reefs on earth are beside coffee mountains and empty beaches. Few tourists come, so services are simple and the welcome is warm.
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Georgia
A small South Caucasus country where medieval monasteries and some of the world's oldest wine traditions are set below the Greater Caucasus. Tbilisi is the main base and long shared meals are at the heart of the culture.
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India
A vast country of ancient monuments, busy cities, tiger reserves and Himalayan peaks. The Taj Mahal leads a classic Delhi, Agra and Jaipur route while Kerala and Goa add backwaters and beaches. Travellers need patience and planning.
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Indonesia
An island nation of more than 18,000 islands between Asia and Australia. Hindu temples on Bali, the great monuments of Java and dragons on Komodo are alongside volcanoes and reefs. Distances are huge so pick your islands carefully.
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User favourites in Asia

Tokyo
Hong Kong
Istanbul
Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Kyoto
Moscow
Shanghai
Ho Chi Minh City
Saint Petersburg
Seoul
Bali
Tbilisi
Hanoi
Bangalore
Osaka
Taipei
Kuala Lumpur
Beijing
Dubai

Top travel countries in Asia

Singapore
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Armenia
Qatar
Iraq
Uzbekistan
Nepal
China
Taiwan
Laos
Azerbaijan

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