Most Popular Travel Destinations in Asia

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Every continent has its noteworthy locations that attract millions of tourists each year, and if you’re craving an exotic vacation you might want to know which the most popular travel destinations in Asia are. The largest continental territory on earth has a vast universe of culture, food, landscapes, and monuments to offer its residents and tourists alike. But with so many options at hand it can be difficult to decide where you want to spend your time and money. So we’ve compiled a short selection of the 48 Asian countries, to help you decipher the most visited ones and why.

If you’re planning a trip across the globe, check out our list of the 10 most visited countries in the world, to pick your top-notch destinations. Now, in a territory that has so much to offer, the most remote locations might strike you as the most beautiful, but in this case we’ve decided to focus on the more famous spots as a point of guidance. So, let’s take a look at the most popular travel destinations in Asia and why they should be on your bucket list.

6. Penang, Malaysia

There’s a reason this place was named the “Pearl of the Orient”. Apart from its majestic architecture, the Penang National Park is the youngest in the country and you’ll most likely run into some sea turtles there. Also, as a result of its colonization process, the food is unlike any other in Asia: a mix between Malaysian, Chinese, and Indian flavours will leave you satisfied to the core.

5. Singapore

If you’re travelling on a budget, maybe this isn’t the best location for you, but keep it on your bucket list for when financial bonanza comes around. While it’s very small in surface, the city offers some noteworthy museums, a relaxing atmosphere, English speaking civilians, and culinary delights. Also, for fashion lovers, this city has several massive shopping malls where you can indulge in consumerism.

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