Asia Downtown, Gardens & Parks + Historical Pictures

• The World

Visit the small city-state which has rich cultural attractions, grand buildings, vast shopping malls and delicious street food.

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

Relax by the lake as you gaze at the city skyline or wander the grounds to see statues, water features and landscaped gardens.

The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar. 

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

Futuristic architecture, sandy beaches, hot springs and eclectic attractions, such as a replica Statue of Liberty, await on this man-made island in Tokyo Bay.

This wonderfully designed shopping complex is as great a place to wander or to sip coffee as it is to browse for the latest South Korean trends. 

Find peace at this ancient temple, a beautiful masterpiece of Joseon Dynasty architecture that is surrounded by lush green forest. 

Relax by the lake as you gaze at the city skyline or wander the grounds to see statues, water features and landscaped gardens.

Appreciate the gorgeous sea views from this well-maintained park, which is studded with a wide array of sculptures and statues. 

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

One of the world’s largest and most cutting-edge cities is at the heart of this region that’s blessed with sacred shrines, gorgeous coastlines and lush mountain landscapes.