Asia Castles & palaces, Coastal, Gardens & parks + Water sports pictures

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Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms.

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.

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

Relax by the lake as you gaze at the city skyline or wander the grounds to see statues, water features and landscaped gardens.

Thousands of jagged, green peaks rising out of the emerald waters, surrounded by the colourful sails of traditional boats, give this bay an almost magical appeal.

Despite being discovered by Hollywood in recent years, this picture-perfect bay remains one of Southern Thailand’s most scenic natural escapes.

Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

Relax by the lake as you gaze at the city skyline or wander the grounds to see statues, water features and landscaped gardens.

This stunning group of islands is an epicurean utopia of unspoiled beaches, intense blue water, lush jungles and a rainbow-colored underwater paradise.

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes. 

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

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.

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