The Most Photogenic Destinations in Asia
Asia is the largest continent on the planet—it nearly takes up one-third of the world’s total landmass and is home to several scenic destinations. If you love taking photos when you travel, then you would definitely enjoy Asia and its many photogenic destinations.
Here are some of the best photogenic destinations that you will encounter in the excitingly exotic Asia.
The Cherry Blossoms of Japan
The Japanese people have long been known for their subtle aesthetics—the Japanese take pleasure in both natural and architectural wonders that exhibit harmony with everything surrounding them. It is no secret that the Japanese do love flowers, especially the cherry blossoms that only appear around the last week of March and early April. You can join thousands and thousands of Japanese people in marvelling in this natural yet ephemeral wonder; just remember to take your camera with you and point at the cherry blossoms. You would never be disappointed with a bad shot.
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India
The Taj Mahal is a marble monument to the great love of Shah Jahan, who was devastated with the death of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The structure was built between 1632 and 1654, and attracts millions and millions of tourists every year. The best part about the Taj Mahal, aside from the structure being a great example of Islamic architecture in India, is that the white marble reflects the color of the sky as it changes hues during the course of the day.
Ta Prohm in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ta Prohm was once an exquisite Buddhist temple designed and built in the Bayon style, and after the city and people surrounding the sacred site fell and migrated, the temple was forgotten and slowly covered by tropical vegetation. It was not until the 18th century that French explorers rediscovered the once grand temple. These days, much of the temple complex is still covered by the jungle, which makes for some great photos if you feel a camera-toting Indiana Jones or Lara Croft.
Sukhotai,Thailand
Sukhotai, a town located in the northwest central region of Thailand, used to be the heart of an independent state centuries ago. These days, only a shadow of that grandeur remains; but what beautiful shadow it is. The present-day Sukhotai is home to a sprawling historical park with gargantuan Buddhas, temple ruins, and the remnants of a castle with a tropical rainforest background that make for great photos.
The Great Wall of China
This fortified wall in the northern region of China was first built some two hundred years before Christ, which was meant to be a defense from the invading nomads. The Ming Dynasty further strengthened the wall to protect its territories from enemies, and the wall we see today still harks back to this era. If there is an iconic photogenic destination in Asia, it would be the Great Wall. This landmark can be photographed in many ways, which, some say, include a camera looking down the planet from space.
