Here is the first group of Asian entries in Gary’s next best travel destinations in the world. They range from Belarus to Jordan and include countries throughout Asia.
Alphabetical by Country
Belarus
Bhutan
Tiger’s Nest Monastery — one of the world’s most dramatic buildings
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
China
Emei Mountain — one of China’s most sacred places
Golden Top of Mount Emei
Leshan — this Giant, seated, wooden Buddha attracts thousands of tourists annually
Leshan Buddha
Macao — this sister island to Hong Kong features European architecture and casino gambling
Yellow Mountains — another Chinese sacred area, much used by artists
India
Mumbai (Bombay)
Indonesia
Iran
Esfahan
Tabriz
Tehran
Israel
Caesarea — an ancient Roman coastal town, built by Herod the Great
Caesarea
Haifa – features the remarkable Bahai Gardens, headquarters of this interesting religion
Bahai Gardens
Jaffa — sister city to Tel Aviv but much more charming and quaint
Kedumin Square, Jaffa
Sea of Galilee & Jesus Sites — a favorite area for pilgrims who strive to rediscover or intensify their religious experience with a visit to numerous Old & New Testament sites
Church at Cana
Tel Aviv — modern coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea
Tel Aviv
Japan
Kamakura Buddha — one of the world’s largest Buddhas
Buddha of Kamakura
Osaka
Jordan
Jerash
