Asia as a destination offers a kaleidoscope of religions and belief systems for the traveler to experience. There is certainly no shortage of spiritual places usually alive and buzzing with the faithful who arrive in droves to worship. Often some of our best experiences were simply wondering around these unique and inspiring places getting a glimpse into a belief system completely alien from our own sometimes joined by a knowledgeable local who would explain their faith.
The sheer amount of temples, mosques,pagoda’s and shrines throughout the continent is mind blowing but this post highlights the top 10 that we wont soon forget.
10) The Enigmatic Bayon Temple of Cambodia
9) The Rat Temple of Bikaner
8) Big Dagobas in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
7) Jokhang Temple Lhasa
6) The All Mighty Angkor
5) The Dalai Lama's Previous Residence
4) The Holiest of Holy Rivers - The Ganges
3) Qomolangma or Mother Saint to the Tibetans, Mount Everest to you and me.
2)Beautiful Shwedagon Pagoda of Myanmar
1) Sikhism's Masterpiece, The Golden Temple
My favaourite would have to be Bayon Temple Cabodia – very imposing and the Golden Temple – stunning!
The Golden Temple is fantastic!
But, i will go for the Bayon Temple of Cambodia for its wonderful mystery.
Nice reference!