Asia is the world's largest continent in terms of both area (17,139,445 square miles) and population (almost four billion people), so there's no shortage of sights to see: imagine rice paddies in Bali, monasteries in Bhutan, bridges in Malaysia, and water palaces in India—and that's just the beginning. Here's a look at 50 of Asia's most magnificent sights.

1. Bunaken Marine Park, Indonesia

Bunaken is an 8-square-kilometer island that is part of the Bunaken National Marine Park. Bunaken is a small island off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island. Administratively, it is part of Manado's municipality. Many travelers come to the island to do scuba diving.

2. Jaipur, India

Rajasthan's capital, Jaipur, is located in India. It pays homage to the royal dynasty that formerly dominated the region and created what is now known as the Old City, often known as "Pink City" because of its distinctive architectural color. The sumptuous, colonnaded City Palace complex is in the middle of its majestic street grid (notable in India). Part of it is still a royal home, with gardens, courtyards, and museums.

3. Ajanta Caves, India

The Ajanta Caves are a group of 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave structures in the Aurangabad region of Maharashtra, India, that date from the 2nd century BCE to around 480 CE.

4. Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. It was built in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to hold the grave of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, as well as Shah Jahan's own mausoleum.

5. Borobudur, Java, Indonesia

Borobudur, also known as Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, Indonesia, not far from the town of Muntilan. It is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world. The temple is made up of nine stacked platforms, six square and three round, with a central dome atop them.

6. Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia

The Raja Ampat Islands are an Indonesian archipelago located off the northwest coast of West Papua's Bird's Head Peninsula. Raja Ampat is famed for its beaches and coral reefs rich in marine life, and it is made up of hundreds of jungle-covered islands. Misool Island has ancient rock drawings and caverns, while Waigeo Island is home to the red bird of paradise. The archipelago's other main islands are Batanta and Salawati.

7. Tanah Lot, Bali, Indonesia

Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. Pura Tanah Lot, an old Hindu pilgrimage temple that is a famous tourist and cultural landmark for photography, is located here.

8. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

In the uplands of Bali, Indonesia, the town of Ubud is regarded as a hub for traditional crafts and dance. The rainforest and terraced rice terraces of Ubud District, filled with Hindu temples and shrines, are among Bali's most iconic sceneries. The beautifully sculpted Goa Gajah ("Elephant Cave") and Gunung Kawi, with its rock-cut shrines, are two ancient sacred places.

9. Masada, Israel

Masada is a historic fortification in the Judean Desert in southern Israel. It sits on a huge plateau with a view of the Dead Sea. The fortifications, which were erected in 30 B.C., are reached via a cable car and a lengthy, winding trail. King Herod's Palace, which spans three rock terraces, and a Roman-style baths with mosaic flooring are among the remnants. The Masada Museum houses archaeological displays as well as historical recreations.

10. Isfahan, Iran

Isfahan is a city in central Iran with a reputation for Persian architecture. The 17th-century Imam (Shah) Mosque, whose dome and minarets are adorned in mosaic tiles and calligraphy, is located in the massive Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Ali Qapu Palace contains a music chamber and a verandah overlooking the square's fountains, and was erected for Shah Abbas in the late 16th century. The exquisite tiling of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is well-known.

Nara Park, Japan

Palawan, The Philippines

Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kyoto, Japan

Philosopher's Walk, Kyoto, Japan

Himeji Castle, Japan

Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

Singapore Skyline

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Gyeongju National Park, South Korea

Mount Fuji, Japan

Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul, South Korea

Luang Prabang, Laos

Baekdu Mountains, North Korea

Jeju Island, South Korea

Langkawi, Malaysia

Paro Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan

Kerala Backwaters, India

The Temples of Angkor, Cambodia

Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Great Wall of China

Leh, Ladakh, India

Hong Kong Skyline

Jal Mahal, India

Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ko Tao, Thailand

Lhasa, Tibet

Sa Pa, Vietnam

Hoi An, Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Taroko National Park, Taiwan

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Central Market, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Arkhangai, Mongolia

Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar

Bagan, Myanmar

Petra, Jordan

Socotra, Yemen

Jiufen, Taiwan

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Reed Flute Cave, Guilin, China