The continent of Asia is the largest continent in the world. It is not only the largest based on the land size, but it also contains the largest population of all the continents in the world. This continent stretches from Japan in the east to the Middle Eastern countries of Saudi Arabia and Lebanon toward the west. Its northern boundaries stretch up to Russia and it stretches south through China to Indonesia. India, Korea, Singapore, Pakistan and numerous other countries are also included in Asia. With so many countries and cultures, Asia is perhaps one of the most interesting continents to consider visiting.

China is perhaps the largest country in Asia when considering landmass. China has numerous aspects that make it an interesting place to consider visiting. Among the interesting features is the Great Wall of China. China also offers great cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Each city offers interesting sights, such as the Forbidden City or Summer Palace in Beijing or the Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Museum in Shanghai.

India is the second largest country in population in Asia with around 1.1 billion people. This country is full of ancient culture mixed with modern conveniences for an amazingly spiritual and energizing visit. Among the great features of India is the Taj Mahal in Agra. Another interesting destination in India is Shimla, which has buildings built into the hills and forests for a beautiful architectural appeal. Mumbai, which was formerly known as Bombay, is perhaps the greatest area to visit for anyone interested in Indian culture because this bustling city has a melting pot of various cultures.

Japan is a small island nation far to the east and is known as "nihon" or "Nippon" which translates as "the land of the rising sun." This tiny nation is full of culture and interesting sites. Try visiting Mt. Fuji near Tokyo for an up close and personal view of a dormant volcano. Japan also offers numerous shrines, such as Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara or Buddhist temples like Chion-in Temple in Kyoto for those interested in the culture and religion of the country.

Asia has a wide range of cultures and experiences to explore. This continent contains some of the oldest and riches cultures in the world and is a great vacation getaway for the whole family.