Most Popular Asian Attractions

Asia is the world's largest continent and is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest and it's lowest point, the Dead Sea. Yet Asia is rarely the initial choice of tourists planning a trip abroad. There are any number of popular touist attractions in Asia but we will review 9 of the most popular predicated upon estimated annual visitors. They are a blend of renowned historic attractions as well as theme parks. Discount travel prices bring tours to Asia within the price range of nearly everybody.

Tokyo Disney Land (Tokyo, Japan) Roughly 25 million tourists visit this theme park annually. This was the first Disney built park outside of the United States. The park was built over 25 years ago.

Great Wall of China (Bandaling, China) Over 16 million tourists visit the Great Wall annually. The Great Wall was started over 2000 years ago and and its construction spanned 20 dynasties. The Great Wall is over 4000 miles long and was built to protect China from invaders. Many tours start in Bandaling, China.

Temple of Heaven (Beijing, China) Nearly 12 million tourists visit the Temple of Heaven annually. The temple actually consists of multiple buildings which were built in the 15th century. They were built to represent the relationship between Earth and Heaven.

Nagashima Spa Land (Nagashima, Japan) Nearly 12 million tourists visit this theme park built around an indoor and outdoor hot springs. The spa's botanical gardens host Japan's largest flower festival each year.

Universal Studios (Osaka, Japan) Nearly 9 million tourists visit this American built theme park annually.

Forbidden City (Beijing, China) Roughly 9 million tourists visit the Forbidden City annually. This walled city was completed in 1420 and reserved strictly for use by the emperor. It was only in 1925 that the public was allowed access.

Everland (Kyongii-Do, South Korea) Approximately 7 million visit Everland annually, the largest theme park in South Korea. This is also the 10th most visited theme park in the world.

Mount Tai/Taishan (Tai'an, China) This mountain top temple is visited by 6 million tourists annually. Mount Tai is held sacred by the followers of Taoism. Many climb the 7000 steps to the temple atop Mount Tai but others are amazed at the view from the base.