Asia Animal, Castles & palaces + Island & reefs pictures

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This three-tiered waterfall is the source of local legend, and the surrounding forest is home to wildlife and rare plants.

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. 

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

Come for the entertaining winter penguin parade and spend time spotting birds, reptiles and majestic mammals at this zoological park.

Asahikawa is Japan’s saké-brewing, seafood and ramen noodle centre. Amuse yourself at its zoo, sculpture museum, pottery village, ski slopes and beautiful gardens.

With its exhibits ranging from aquatic creatures to maritime industries and seafaring vessels, this museum showcases the power and importance of the ocean.

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

Meet China’s most famous furry residents at this impressive research base dedicated to the breeding and conservation of the giant panda.

Sample the fruits of the sea at this sprawling fish market, the largest in South Korea.

Enjoy a relaxing resort stay on this private island with its iconic luxury villas perched on stilts over the Malacca Straits.

With its exhibits ranging from aquatic creatures to maritime industries and seafaring vessels, this museum showcases the power and importance of the ocean.

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

Colorful murals, quirky galleries and artisanal boutiques bring to life the bohemian side of this old-world boulevard and its surrounding neighborhood.

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

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

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

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

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

Escape to a wonderland of wild rides and waterslides at this colossal amusement park, where you can experience fun-filled festivals, futuristic adventures and a zoo.

Guilin’s largest park is encircled by mountains and dotted with historic artifacts. Hike through the green expanse and sightsee its many treasures.

Meet China’s most famous furry residents at this impressive research base dedicated to the breeding and conservation of the giant panda.