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From the peak of Monkey Mountain to the shores of Cijin island, Taiwan’s Harbour Capital offers scenic waterfront views, bustling night markets and cultural gems.

Hop from island to island in the cradle of the Philippine archipelago, where miles of beaches provide the setting for resorts, colorful festivals and folk tales.

Imperial, political and religious landmarks, peaceful gardens, superb art exhibitions, live music venues and theaters beckon visitors to Tokyo’s central district. 

Enjoy wild nights and calm days in Phuket’s most vibrant town, as famous for its nightclubs as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

A colorful and artistic Buddhist temple complex, this religious site stands atop a rocky cliff where you can see spectacular sea views. 

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

Enjoy wild nights and calm days in Phuket’s most vibrant town, as famous for its nightclubs as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Embark on nature walks, spot wildlife and visit curious museums at this picturesque lake town in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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

Explore a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple complex and attend a fire ritual performed in honor of an important Buddhist deity.

For an interesting day trip away from Bangkok, visit this former Thai capital, a historical park with ruins and magnificent statues.

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Visit ancient forts and sacred rivers, spot exotic wildlife amid beguiling landscapes, entice all your senses at bazaars and relax at colonial hill stations.

Experience “the Land of the Rising Sun,” where tradition meets modernity. The skyline features high-rise buildings, ancient temples and snow-capped mountains.

Among the most notable structures in Hyderabad, this 16th-century monument was erected to celebrate the end of a deadly plague. 

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

With space for 10,000 people at any one time, this enormous mosque is one of the most sacred sites for Muslims in Hyderabad. 

Centuries of history and architecture, traditional dance performances, food and spice markets lure visitors to the principal destination in India’s Kerala state.

Among the most notable structures in Hyderabad, this 16th-century monument was erected to celebrate the end of a deadly plague.