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Futuristic and fascinating, Tokyo is a world city that should be on everyone\'s travel agenda.

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city. 

One of Isamu Noguchi’s last projects is an expansive public space that is more a immersive work of art than a traditional park.

Learn about the region’s military history at this tranquil shrine dedicated to the fighters who died in the 16th-century Japanese invasion.

Be amazed at the spectacle of Busan’s famous dancing fountain, which follows a perfectly choreographed routine combining water with music and light.

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.

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

Visit this city-centre park to discover an urban sanctuary in the heart of bustling Kuala Lumpur.

Take a poignant stroll through this memorial grounds, which pays homage to those that lost their lives while serving the United Nations during the Korean War.

Be amazed at the spectacle of Busan’s famous dancing fountain, which follows a perfectly choreographed routine combining water with music and light.

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. 

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

Marvel at otherworldly designs of enormous temples, learn about diverse local cultures and gaze up at volcanic peaks in national parks.

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events. 

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

An intriguing blend of Cantonese and Portuguese cultures, this autonomous region of China is packed with luxury hotels, duty-free shops and high-class casinos.

Visit this city-centre park to discover an urban sanctuary in the heart of bustling Kuala Lumpur.