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Best Attractions in Asia (2026)

Landmarks, museums, historic sites, parks and viewpoints that draw visitors to a city, with practical notes on planning a visit.

290 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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141. Tokyo Skytree

Observation towerOshiage

At 634 metres, Japan's tallest tower, with observation decks at 350 and 450 metres offering sweeping views across Tokyo and, on clear days, Mount Fuji.

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142. Ubud Palace

Royal palaceCentral Ubud

Puri Saren Agung, the 19th-century palace of Ubud's royal family at the heart of town, known for its Lempad stone carvings and evening Balinese dance performances.

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144. Wat Umong

Forest temple with tunnelsSuthep

Wooded temple at the foot of Doi Suthep with centuries-old brick tunnels beneath its chedi, a lake and a long tradition of meditation teaching.

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146. Al Mirani Fort

Portuguese fort and museumOld Muscat

A 16th-century Portuguese fort on the rocks beside Al Alam Palace, now open as a cultural site with a weapons museum, digital displays and sea views.

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153. Jaigarh Fort

Hill fort and cannon museumAmer

Defensive hill fort on the Hill of Eagles above Amber Fort, home to the 18th-century Jaivana cannon, an armoury, water tanks and wide Aravalli views.

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154. Jongmyo Shrine

Royal ancestral shrine, UNESCO World Heritage SiteJongno

The royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon dynasty, a UNESCO site since 1995, where the spirit tablets of kings and queens are kept in long, austere halls.

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157. Lotus Temple

Bahá'í House of WorshipKalkaji

The Bahá'í House of Worship in Kalkaji, opened in 1987, whose 27 marble-clad petals form a lotus and whose prayer hall is open to people of every faith.

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158. Msheireb Museums

Heritage house museumsMsheireb Downtown Doha

Four restored heritage houses in Msheireb Downtown Doha form a free museum group covering family life, the oil industry, the district's history and the slave trade.

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