No matter where you travel in Asia, you’ll find yourself faced with a new culture. You can start your Asian exploration by visiting some of these attractive cities first. Beijing China Beijing is the second largest city in China and serves as the capital. The city is so old, in fact, that almost every building has some sort of cultural or historic features - no matter how small. Getting around the city you’ll find yourself faced with amazing temples, the largest palaces in the world, and many works of art that leave you breathless. Siem Reap, Cambodia ( 柬埔寨 ) Siem Reap is the capital of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia. Siem Reap has a lot of French and Chinese style architecture. In the city, there are traditional dance performances, silk farms, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary( 保护区 ) near the Tonle Sap Lake (洞里萨湖) . Siem Reap today, being a popular tourist attraction, has a large number of hotels and restaurants. Kathmandu, Nepal ( 尼泊尔 ) Situated in the heart of the Himalayans( 喜马拉雅山脉 ), Kathmandu, the largest city and capital of Nepal, is considered to be one of the most outstanding cities in the world today. The shopping districts are world famous and the hotels in Kathmandu are among the most comfortable in the world. Kyoto, Japan The city of Kyoto served as the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. No longer the capital, it is known for being the sh largest city in Japan. Kyoto was destroyed throughout history by fires and war. But now the city is home to more than 1.4 million people, and it presents a modern face to the rest of the world. Every city throughout Asia has a story of its own. It’s up to you to explore them all and find out exactly what each one has to offer. Enjoy!