A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice® awards for Landmarks. Winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period. TripAdvisor also conducts highly-rated tours to these award winning landmarks. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Travellers’ Choice landmarks of Asia.
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
Published: May 28, 2018
A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia

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  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
  • A living spectacle: The popular landmarks of Asia
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
This ‘monument of love’ in white marble, was constructed in 17th century by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz, who died giving birth to her fourteenth child. The architecture of Taj Mahal is a fusion of Persian, Central Asian and Islamic styles. An identical monument begun in black marble across the river, was never built. It was meant to house Shah Jahan’s own tomb, a metaphor for the dark shadow that must accompany every light.