With its cultural diversity and imposing landscapes, Asia is a territory full of wonders to enjoy and discover, some more in sight than others. Next, we are going to talk about 6 hidden destinations in Asia that are worth visiting.
Batu Caves
For history and archeology lovers, the Batu Caves, carved out of limestone cliffs, have a lot to offer. These are caves with an extraordinary natural environment and Hindu temples that were built inside. Today, this space represents one of the most revered on the Malay Peninsula, particularly in Kuala Lumpur. A highlight is the golden statue of Murugan, which guards the entrance of the caves with its 42 meters high. In addition, it is a place where you can meet the local fauna, being common to find monkeys there that approach visitors.
But, in addition, we can highlight that these caves can be visited quickly from the city, being only half an hour from the centre, at the end of an urban train line. Kuala Lumpur, for its part, is a vibrant and modern city with much to discover and which has also become both a cultural and shopping destination.
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Dambulla
Located in Sri Lanka, Dambulla is a site that has been found off the tourist path in general, but it presents great wonders to see and enjoy. Surrounded by large and beautiful beaches and with a mountainous interior filled with tea plantations and British colonial relics, Dambulla is noted for its caves in which hundreds of Buddha figures are kept. In addition, from this point, it is possible to visit Kandy, a site that guards one of the most revered relics of the Buddha, such as his tooth, saved from the funeral pyre.
Ellora and Ajanta
Ellora and Ajanta are two of the most important caves in Asia. They are in Aurangabad, which was for a long time the capital of India. These caves are located only a two-hour drive from the city and are carved out of rock, which has allowed them to remain in place and cannot be removed to be directed to museums and exhibition areas. They are also caves, covered by various colourful paintings that date back a long time. At present, it is considered that each of these caves requires a day to go through it, to be able to enjoy its wonders.
Ellora owns the impressive Kailash Temple of Ellora. A temple carved out of living rock that has generated an elaborate building with various galleries and sanctuaries, as well as abundant sculptures. It is estimated that it took almost 200 years to finish it.
Luang prabang
Luang Prabang is one of the most special pearls of Laos, a small country that is not usually known but is considered one of the places that best keeps the essence of Southeast Asia. It is nothing less than the capital of Laos, in its north. There are many things that can be done in this place, from excursions through its beautiful surroundings to visits to the royal palace and the many Buddhist temples with beautiful and imposing decoration and history. But, in addition, we can visit its night markets, where it is possible to find many food stalls and local crafts that allow one to enter the depths of the culture of the place.
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Bali
Bali has areas that are currently practically unknown in terms of tourism. Not only its beautiful beaches and rice fields stand out, but also its imposing temples and palaces. One of the sites of excellence to visit and that is usually a hidden place is found on the beaches of the Amed coast. There, not only its virgin seabed stands out, but also its proximity to the water palaces of Taman Ujung and Tirtagangga, designed for the enjoyment of the kings of Karangasem and which, today, can be visited by tourists.
Hampi
Finally, we must talk about Hampi. Located around 300 kilometres east of Goa, the Hampi Ruins tell the story of what a very powerful capital of the Vijayanagar empire was once. The surroundings of these ruins are today inhabited in the manner of towns serving tourists. Visiting this place is not only a way to get into the history of this place but also a way to get closer to the native fauna, being able to meet elephants and other animals. In addition, the landscape around the ruins is amazing, so it deserves a leisurely visit to enjoy its wonders. In the ruins of Hampi we can find temples, walls, musical columns, royal baths, and imposing reliefs, as well as palaces that have more than 500 years of history.
