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Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, feed wild monkeys and explore World Heritage-listed temples and shrines in this historically rich Japanese city.

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

Seeing this garden in a picture may seem like a photo effect, but it isn’t a trick. Nature, with some human help, has created a unique place that must be seen.  

Join a jeep safari in search of the Bengal tiger, visit an ancient fort and marvel at a natural landscape of lotus-filled lakes and forest-covered valleys.

Embark on an elephant safari, trek through a large national park and see rare animals at this popular resort town in southwest India.

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Embark on an elephant safari, trek through a large national park and see rare animals at this popular resort town in southwest India.

Once known as the Paris of Java, Bandung boasts beautiful colonial architecture and a thriving arts and café culture, all overlooked by the peaks of the Parahyangun mountains. 

A stroll through this peaceful, colorful garden is the highlight of a trip to Tokyo at any time of year. It is especially popular for the cherry blossoms of spring.

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

Visit a country in Southeast Asia that\'s known for its gorgeous beaches, mountains, minarets, jungles and cultural attractions.

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

Traditional Japanese gardens and a moat surround this picturesque replica castle, providing a peaceful break from the bustle of Kitakyushu.

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

Head out on foot or in a four-wheel drive to explore the miles of majestic sand formations carved out by strong, tropical winds.

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.

Once known as the Paris of Java, Bandung boasts beautiful colonial architecture and a thriving arts and café culture, all overlooked by the peaks of the Parahyangun mountains. 

Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.