From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets
of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure,
solace and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded
travellers for centuries.
Ancient Civilisation
This continent has contributed a cast of villains and heroes to global history. Most of
the significant achievements of the modern world had their infancy in Asia. Historic
trading routes sliced across epic terrain as expanding empires competed to trade
goods and ideas throughout the continent and beyond. Asia’s ambitious civilisations
ultimately gave rise to some of the world’s most revolutionary ideas and important
technology. Ancient wonders and sacred spaces abound across the continent, from
the Great Wall of China and the temples of Angkor to lesser-known marvels in
Myanmar, Nepal and Afghanistan.
Vast Landscapes
From sublime coastlines to snow-capped mountains, the majestic Mekong River to wildlife infested jungle, Asian landscapes hold an immediacy and vibrancy that captivates and enchants. Immense expanses of desert flow down from inhospitable mountains, which in turn give way to seemingly impenetrable forests. In a land where tigers still roam free (though far from noisy tourists) nature continues to be the driving force in many peoples’ lives. Virtually every climate on the globe is represented here; take a trek over the Gobi’s arching dunes or sun yourself on the sand-fringed tropical islands of the South China Sea.
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