This is the second article from the course East course in which we will continue to acquaint you with the amazing and unique places of the Asian continent. So, we continue to consider the amazing sights of Asia.
1
Hotel Marina Bay Sands. Singapore
Experts unanimously recognize the hotel in central Singapore as the most unusual hotel on the planet.
Three huge towers rise above the river and the original buildings of restaurants and indoor ice rinks. On the 200-meter towers a terrace was built in the form of a gondola, where you can take a dip in the pool and take a walk through the shady garden.
It is noteworthy that the original and innovative design project before construction was approved by feng shui masters.
2
Sinbume Pagoda. Myanmar
No wonder the small southeastern state is called the "country of pagodas." The snow-white pagoda in the city of Mingun, which for a long time was the residence of kings, was erected at the beginning of the XIX century.
The temple building is full of oriental symbolism and is a Buddhist representation of the universe. The central part in the form of a large tower, as conceived by the builders, is the sacred mountain of Meru. But seven terraces symbolize the waters of the oceans.
3
Wat Pho Temple. Thailand
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is located in the center of the Thai capital on the island of Rattanakosin.
The oldest temple of the region, built in the XII century, is fully called "Temple of the Buddha, awaiting the onset of nirvana."
The gilded statue of the eastern deity amazes believers and ordinary tourists with its size. 15 meters high and 46 meters long, it harmoniously occupies the central part of the temple complex.
A gallery was built on the territory of the monastery, in which 400 Buddha statues were located.
By the way, on our site most-beauty.ru you can get acquainted with the ten most magnificent Buddha statues in the whole world.
4
Banpo Bridge. South Korea
The Rainbow Bridge with Korean Seoul has honorably taken its line in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest.
But here tourists come to see this miracle of engineering even because the bridge is also a huge fountain.
The water of the rainbow fountain does not hit up, like ordinary fountains, but to the side and down. Millions of drops fall from the bridge directly into the waters of the Hangan River.
5
Castle of the White Heron. Japan
At the foot of Mount Hime in the Japanese prefecture of Hyogo in the 14th century, the magnificent Himeji Castle was built.
The building got its romantic name because of the similarity of its elegant and honed forms to a white bird. An architectural masterpiece has become a model for the creation of such structures throughout Japan.
Surprisingly, the monument of the Middle Ages has survived to this day in its original form.
6
Mount Fuji. Japan
Our list would not be complete without the business card of the majestic Fujiyama of Japan.
The sacred object of worship for many generations of the Land of the Rising Sun. On the slopes of the mountain are temple buildings and shrines of the Japanese traditional Shinto religion.
The mountain has been repeatedly sung in poetry and painting, and to what object of nature in the world is such respect still shown, washing their feet before climbing?
7
Cadifecale. Turkey
The attraction literally translates from Turkish as “Velvet Fortress”.
It is here that you can feel the full merger of the two worlds, two civilizations and the difference in worldview. Eastern and European styles of architectural stone architecture are reflected in the architecture of the fortress.
From the top of the hill, on which a medieval building was sheltered, overlooks the sea bay and the ancient eastern city of Izmir.
8
Underground river. Philippines
On the island of Palawan, near the town with the charming name of Puerto Princesa, an amazing underground river flows through the mountain cliffs.
The river flows towards the South China Sea in a cave with sheer walls and rocky arches. The cave's caves are covered with stalagmites and stalactites, and the total length of the original channel of the underground river is 8 kilometers.
9
Akshardham Temple. India
The Hindu temple complex is truly an adornment of the Indian capital.
The temple, with more than 200 columns and countless sculptures in the interior, has become Delhi's main sanctuary. Musical fountains are broken around the building, and those who wish can ride a boat on an artificial river.
The complex hosts national holidays, cultural and art exhibitions, solemn international events.
10
Palmyra. Syria
It is difficult now to determine the extent of the destruction of a unique archeological monument.
Once the richest city of the Late Antique era was the cultural center and oasis of the whole of Asia Minor. Built as a transshipment point for numerous caravans, Palmyra grew and embellished so that it became known as the “Desert Bride”.
After the city was liberated from ISIS troops, restoration and restoration projects are being developed to preserve an amazing monument for posterity.
11
Shibam. Yemen
We will glance for a short while into another eastern city, the former capital of the kingdom of Hadramaut.
The calling card of Yemen is famous for its unique architecture. Built at the beginning of the 1st millennium AD, Shibam is the standard of vertical construction.
It is noteworthy that the "skyscrapers of the desert" in the 7–9 floors of the legendary housing estate are built exclusively of clay.
12
Mount Kachkar. Turkey
If there is Paradise on Earth, then it undoubtedly is somewhat similar to the picturesque landscapes of the Kachkar National Park, spread out on the Black Sea coast.
In the nature of the Turkish mountain range, the beauties of the Alps and the Himalayas were reflected simultaneously.
Ancient landscapes of archeology and architecture perfectly fit into natural landscapes from green slopes, ripples of blue lakes. On the slopes, time was preserved by the Greek monastery of the VI century Sumela, and on the other - the Byzantine fortress of the XIII century.
13
Gateway of India. Mumbai
The country of fairy tales, ancient legends pleases travelers with unforgettable natural landscapes and magnificent monuments of architecture. The “Gateway of India" in the city of Mumbai can be attributed to the latter.
The basalt arch is set right on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is made in the traditional Indo-Saracen style. The splendor of the architectural structure is added by decorative details of Gujarati architecture.
The construction of the arch was timed to the time of the coronation of George V, but because of the war that began in 1914, its construction was delayed for 13 whole years.
14
Avacha Bay. Russia
Do not forget that part of Russia is located in Asia, and the most beautiful ice-free bay of the Pacific Ocean is also the most beautiful part of the region.
From a large bay 24 kilometers long, a view of the Avachinsky volcano and the picturesque expanses of the vast Kamchatka opens. By the way, the volcano is visible from anywhere in the Kamchatka capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
But the main attraction of the bay are the Three Brothers cliffs, protruding from the depths of the ocean and blocking the entrance to the bay with their rocky bodies.
Finally
It is difficult to choose the best places in a kaleidoscope of beauties. The East impresses with its integrity. Asia is truly an amazing and mysterious part of the planet. For a long time, the region carefully kept its secrets and secrets from strangers, and continues to be revealed gradually.
But what is noteworthy, during the period of industrialization and the application of the latest technologies in all spheres of life, the Asian region managed, in an amazing way, to preserve the national oriental flavor and uniqueness of its magnificent sights.
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