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Descriptive Essay About Asia

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Do you really want to chill out on your coming vacations? Are you gearing up for a travelling experience that will enliven your spirits? Asia is one such continent that is blessed with natural beauty and diversity in all ways and forms. The huge landforms and the natural endowments make it one of the most exotic tourist places in the world. Considered as the largest continent, it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. If you are on a vacation and want to see the world, what is more amazing than Asia, right? The vast geography and physical diversity make it such a lucrative holiday destination. Tourists selecting Asia for a holiday destination can avail many lucrative packages to enjoy an organized and fulfilled trip. …show more content…

Making its way through the borders of china, the hugeness of the structure and its antiquity makes it a favorite tourist destination. Built in the 6th century by the Qi Dynasty, it was later re-constructed by the famous Ming Dynasty of China. The height and enormity of the monument make it unique in its way.

Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal in India is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and once you visit it, only then you will know the reason behind it. It is a mesmerizingly beautiful white structure made of pure white marble stone. The beauty of the monument cannot be described in words and no picture of it is sufficient enough to do full justice to the charm that it exudes. Made by the then Mughal ruler of India, Shah Jahan who dedicated this symbol of love to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Till today, it is considered as one of the rarest and most enthralling shows of love that ever a man has done for his woman.

The Grand Palace, Thailand
The Grand Palace of Thailand is the residence of the Thai king. It is the abode of the shiny golden Buddhist temples and has a very old and rare, famous and holy Emerald Buddha. This statue, which is made of jade stone, is revered a pious and holy symbol in

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