With natural beauty, incredible wildlife and a wealth of cultural and historical sites, Asia makes for an enriching travel experience.
While you can't physically go there now due to the coronavirus outbreak, you can experience some of the continent's great wonders from the comfort of your home.
Whether you want to see elephants in Thailand, walk the Great Wall of China, kayak between mangrove forests or get a taste of Vietnam, our virtual travel guide to Asia will give you plenty of armchair wanderlust.
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5 best virtual tours for culture seekers
1. Explore Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Pristine, historically rich and culturally captivating, Vietnam is home to an abundance of World Heritage Sites. From the old towns of Hoi An and Hue, to the natural splendour of the Phong Na Caves and Ha Long Bay, you can now explore Vietnam's UNESCO wonders without leaving your sofa.
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2. Gaze at the Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal may be revered as one of the most recognisable sites in the world, but like so many travel classics, it's closed to visitors for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak.
This virtual tour gets you as close to the real thing as possible. Marvel at the mausoleum's white marble exterior, focus on the intricate interior, and enjoy views of the building from across the river and up above. You'll also have the opportunity to read up on the Taj Mahal's history.
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3. Explore Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Exploring the many temples of the ancient city of Angkor Wat takes days. The site has an almost hypnotic effect, too, making you want to take your time: to run your hand over every carving, study the detail of every stone-cut face, and be awed by the sheer scale of an ancient civilisation reclaimed by nature.
Nothing beats the real thing, but this behind-the-scenes virtual tour from Google Maps is pretty close. You'll have the chance to explore well-known temples, such as Angkor and Ta Prohm, in incredible detail, as well as gaining an insight into lesser-known temples on the site.
Switch to street view to virtually walk across the jungle-clad stone floors, see what day to day life is like in the ancient city, and learn about the significance of the complex.
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4. Discover Japanese culture
From the glittering, skyscraper-clad cities to the rolling, rural mountains, Japan offers a wealth of contrasting cultural experiences. This Virtual Reality experience crams as much of it as possible into just three minutes.
If you own a VR headset, pop it on for a dizzying whizz around Japan's Japanese temples, restaurants, museums, theatres and much more. The video is still worth a watch, even without such technology lying around at home.
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5. Tour the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
If you were travelling right now, would you be searching for the world's grandest temples? If so, peek inside the gilded Grand Palace in the heart of Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
Click through each 'scene; at your own pace, and zoom in to admire every angle of its scale and grandeur. If something in particular catches your eye, you can bring up all you need to know about it with just the click of a button, too.
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