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Ancient Cities of Asia
Historic cities with incredible temples and ruins
Bagan, Myanmar
🇲🇲Myanmar
Plains of ancient Buddhist temples
- •Over 2,000 temples and pagodas
- •Best viewed at sunrise by hot air balloon
- •Most atmospheric during green season (June-September)
Angkor, Cambodia
🇰🇭Cambodia
Vast complex of Khmer temple ruins
- •Iconic Angkor Wat sunrise spot
- •Ta Prohm temple covered by jungle
- •Best explored by tuk-tuk over 3 days
Ayutthaya, Thailand
🇹🇭Thailand
Former capital of Siam kingdom
- •Mysterious Buddha head in tree roots
- •Easily accessible from Bangkok
- •Beautiful ruins lit up at night
Hampi, India
🇮🇳India
Ancient city of the Vijayanagara Empire
- •UNESCO World Heritage site
- •Boulder-strewn landscape with temples
- •Best explored by bicycle
Hoi An, Vietnam
🇻🇳Vietnam
Preserved trading port from 15th century
- •Famous Japanese Bridge
- •Monthly lantern festival
- •Ancient Chinese temples and houses
Gyeongju, South Korea
🇰🇷South Korea
Capital of ancient Silla Kingdom
- •Bulguksa Temple complex
- •Royal burial mounds
- •Seokguram Grotto Buddha