The capital cities of Asian countries
The most important cities of Asia
The capitals of each Asian country are usually the largest cities in the country or the most interesting for travelers due to the largest number of monuments or modern architecture. Take a look at the Asian capitals and mark where you have been or where you want to go.
Bangkok
Capital of Thailand
Bangkok is one of the real big cities thanks to its more than 8 million inhabitants. Situated in the Chao Phraya River Delta, you will find plenty of Buddhist temples and an amazing royal palace. Tourists stay mainly around the famous Khao San Street continue reading
Kathmandu
The capital of Nepal
Kathmandu, situated in the vast Kathmandu basin surrounded by mountains, is the largest and the capital of Nepal. Up to six million people live in this basin. The most famous monuments are the Boudhanat, Swayambhunath and Durbar Square. The whole city is notoriously crowded and full of motorbikes twitching between people. continue reading
Delhi
Capital of India
Delhi is the capital and second largest city of India. It is a tourist gateway to the northern, mountainous part of the country. It is extremely dirty, full of smog, but you will still find a number of interesting sights worth visiting. continue reading
Beijing
北京
Beijing, the third most populous city in the world, is in its own way a state in the middle of an even larger state. And there's a lot of truth in it. People, living standards and the environment are simply different from what else in China. Only that smog has Beijing connected with other cities of China. Yes, Beijing really has something to offer, it's a place of interwoven history – the imperial age, the kōomintang and the communist days of today have left an indelible mark on Beijing's face. continue reading
Singapur
Capital of Singapur
Singapore is basically a republic and a city in one. Less than six million people live here. The local financial district is full of skyscrapers surrounding Marina Bay. In addition, a number of historic colonial buildings can be seen here. continue reading
Phnom Penh
Capital of Cambodia
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. You will find a lot of colonial French buildings, but mainly a beautiful royal palace. The monument of independence and the silver pagoda are also interesting. Unforgettable are also local taxi drivers who will not leave you alone. continue reading
Jerusalem
City at the junction of continents
Jerusalem is a city with a long and turbulent history. Nowadays, both the Jews and the Palestinians claim it as the capital of the state. The sacred center of the city is the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock. continue reading
Amman
The capital of Jordan
Amman, with its two million inhabitants, is not only the main but also the largest city of Jordan. You will find ancient monuments and several large mosques. It stretches over nineteen hills, so you'll find a whole host of exciting prospects. continue reading
Hanoi
The capital of Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, but the second largest city. It is a good starting point for the mountains and the famous Halong Bay. Famous buildings here include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Confucian Literature Temple, the Turtle Tower in the middle of Lake Hoan Kiem Lake and the Huong Pagoda. continue reading
Kuala Lumpur
Capital of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and largest city of Malaysia. It has almost two million inhabitants (metropolis nearly eight). It is famous for the famous skyscrapers of the Petronas Tower, once the world's tallest towers. The city center is the historic Merdeka Square. continue reading
Doha
Capital of Qatar
Doha is not only the capital but also the largest city of Qatar. It has almost a million and a half inhabitants. Today it is a very fast-growing metropolis full of skyscrapers. The city center is the Corniche promenade along the sea. An interesting building is the Museum of Islamic Art. continue reading
Jakarta
Capital of Indonesia
Jakarta is located on the most populous island of Indonesia – Java. It has more than ten million inhabitants (metropolis up to 30). The main attractions include Kota Tua Jakarta (Old Town), Merdeka Palace, 132 meters tall national monument and the huge Istiqlal Mosque. continue reading
Ankara
The capital of Turkey
Ankara with almost five million inhabitants, is located practically in the center of Turkey, gained significance only when Mustafa Kemal designated it the capital of the country. In the center of the town lies a large fortress. The surrounding old part is gradually disappearing and modern towers take up the place. The greatest monument here is the mausoleum of Ataturk and the huge Kocatepe Mosque. continue reading
Bishkek
Capital of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek is the largest and capital city of Kyrgyzstan. It has almost a million inhabitants. In its center you will find mostly socialist monuments, so for most travelers there is only an entrance and exit gate to the state than they would stay here any longer. continue reading
Islamabád
Capital of Pakistan
Islamabad is a bit of a city that is artificially built and has no monuments compared to, for example, historic Lahore. You will find here a huge mosque of Faisal, a Pakistani monument serving as a viewpoint. continue reading
Tehran
The capital of Iran
Tehran has almost eight million inhabitants and is the largest city in Iran. It lies just south of the mighty Elborz mountain range, where you can go both for hiking and skiing. There are only a few major tourist attractions in the city itself, such as Golestan Palace and Azadi Square continue reading
Ulaanbaatar
Capital of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar means Red Hero. And it is not just the name that shows the considerable influence of the northern neighbor. Wild socialist architecture, growing regardless of its surroundings, is only the most striking example. Half of the Mongolian population lives here and more. One cannot even believe that he is in the land of nomadic herdsmen. With an average altitude of 1300 m, the weather in Mongolia's capital is like a swing. It is also the coldest capital of the world. continue reading
