The Landmarks of Asia

Introduction

Asia is a continent with a lot of history and culture, so it’s no surprise that you’ll find some truly spectacular landmarks here. From towering temples to ancient ruins, there are plenty of sights to see in this vast region. Here are my top five favorites:

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world. It was built as a Hindu temple to represent the universe, and it’s located at Angkor, Cambodia. The complex includes many other temples and monuments that were built over several centuries by successive kings of the Khmer Empire (9th-15th century).

The temple was built in 12th century by King Suryavarman II who dedicated it to Vishnu or Krishna. He planned this building on such scale that it would be able to house an entire city within its walls!

It consists of three concentric enclosures–a moat surrounds an outer wall with four gates; an intermediate wall surrounds another moat; within this second enclosure rises a third outer wall with five entrances known as gopuras (towering gateways).

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the world, and it’s no wonder that it took over 1,000 years to build. This structure was built to protect China from invaders from other countries like Mongolia, who were known for their horse-mounted warriors. The Great Wall was first started in 221 BC by Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi–the same guy who made all those terracotta warriors!

The Great Wall is over 5500 miles long (that’s longer than driving from Los Angeles to New York City), but there are many different sections throughout northern China that you can visit while traveling through Asia. If you’re looking for something more adventurous than just walking along an old stone wall (which isn’t very exciting), check out these other landmarks:

The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The figures, dating from approximately 210 BC and discovered in 1974 by some local farmers, are widely seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made.

The burial mound containing the Terracotta Army was constructed in Lintong District near Xianyang City (close to where Xi’an now stands), which was then part of an industrial area that had been developed since 1949 when Mao Zedong proclaimed it “the first great proletarian cultural revolutionary base area.” It was built on top of an old city wall that had been destroyed by Xiang Yu during his war against Liu Bang who would later become known as Emperor Gaozu – founder of China’s Han Dynasty .

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was constructed between 1632 and 1648, employing thousands of artisans and laborers under the guidance of a team of architects.

It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, one of seven sites so designated for its cultural significance. The Taj Mahal attracts more than 2 million visitors annually and has been described as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of world architecture” by UNESCO.

Seoul Olympic Park

The Seoul Olympic Park is a popular place to visit, with many different things to do. The park is open all year round and has a range of attractions for people of all ages. You can enjoy nature at its best with walking trails through forests and parks, or you could go on one of the many rides such as roller coasters and Ferris wheels if you’re feeling brave!

The park also hosts festivals throughout the year so there’s always something new happening here whether it be winter sports festival or music concert by your favourite band! It’s easy to get around Seoul Olympic Park thanks to its large network of buses which run frequently throughout day hours only stopping when night falls upon Korea (around 6 pm).

Taiwan’s Taroko Gorge and Yushan National Park.

• Taroko Gorge
• Yushan National Park

Taroko Gorge is a popular tourist attraction in Taiwan. It’s known for its beautiful scenery, which includes mountains that are over 3,000 meters (9,843 ft) high and waterfalls that plunge hundreds of meters down into the valley below. You can hike through the gorge on foot or bike, but if you’re looking for something more adventurous than hiking then check out some of these other options:

• Caving – There are many caves within this national park that provide hikers with an opportunity to explore underground tunnels formed by nature over thousands of years!
• Rock climbing – If you’re feeling adventurous and want an excuse for scaling tall structures without getting arrested by police officers (or worse), then head up onto one of these cliffs where there are lots of rock formations waiting for climbers like yourself!

Traveling in Asia can be a fantastic experience.

Asia is a diverse continent, with many different cultures and landmarks to visit. Traveling in Asia can be an amazing experience, as there are so many things to see and do while you’re there.

The food is fantastic; you’ll never get bored of eating it! The sights are beautiful too; they’ll take your breath away every time!

Conclusion

If you’re planning a trip to Asia, these landmarks are sure to be on your list of places to see. The Great Wall has been around for thousands of years and is still one of the most impressive structures ever built by humans. Angkor Wat is also an ancient temple complex that contains some amazing architecture; however, it’s definitely worth noting that nowadays it is overrun by tourists! Hopefully this article will help give you some insight into what makes each landmark so special as well as provide some tips on how best to experience them when visiting.”