Asia
From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of adventure, solace and spirituality that it has fixated and captivated travelers for centuries.
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Top places to visit in Asia
Discover the best attractions in Asia from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in Gujarat & DiuNarara Marine National Park
- Attraction in DelhiHazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
- Attraction in RajasthanJunagarh
- Attraction in Gujarat & DiuKhijadiya Bird Sanctuary
- Attraction in Kolkata (Calcutta)Marble Palace
- Attraction in Mumbai (Bombay)Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Attraction in Mumbai (Bombay)Haji Ali Dargah
- Attraction in DelhiPurana Qila
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Asia travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Best Neighborhoods
Boasting prime job prospects, an appreciation for diversity and an active social scene, these are 10 of the best cities for expats.
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Best Places to Visit
Find tropical havens, diverse eats and panda sightings in our top picks of where to go in Asia in June, July and August.
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Asia and beyond
- destinationSoutheast Asia
- destinationIndia
- destinationChina
- destinationJapan
- destinationIndonesia
- destinationThailand
- destinationMalaysia, Singapore & Brunei
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destinationSouth India
