Asia
How many ways can you say exotic? Then put Asia on your bucket list!
From touring Bali’s tranquil rice terraces and exploring ancient temples in Sri Lanka to unwinding on Thailand’s beaches, Asia beckons.
Read on to discover Asia travel tips – including epic things to do, itinerary ideas, best hotels and more!
Some Asian countries we especially love
- Bali
- Indonesia (Lombok and Komodo)
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
Quick Asia information
About: World’s largest continent covering 17,212,000 sq. miles (44,579,000 sq. km)
Population: 4.65 billion (in 2020) – 60% (!) of the world’s population
Countries in Asia: 48 countries
Most common languages: Chinese Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay and English
Asia trip planning: Find crazy-useful flight, hotel booking and other tips in our Resources guide
5 Top sights in Asia
- Great Wall of China
- Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar
- Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia
- Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
- Mount Fuji in Japan
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