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Embark on an epic journey across the world's largest continent! Test your knowledge on Asia's spectacular landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant cultures.
Curious Wanderer 0–4 · Seasoned Explorer 5–8 · Master Voyager 9–10
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Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, earned this nickname in the late 20th century as it became the powerhouse of India's software revolution. Situated on the Deccan Plateau, the city enjoys a year-round moderate climate that originally made it a popular garden city before the tech boom.
Photo: Gpkp, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sigiriya literally translates to "Lion Rock." Visitors must ascend the 200-meter-tall volcanic column by passing through a gateway carved as a pair of colossal lion paws. Originally, a giant sculpted lion head also adorned the entrance, but it has since collapsed.
Photo: Wrobell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Lake Biwa is located in Shiga Prefecture, northeast of the former capital of Kyoto. It is one of the world's oldest lakes, with a history dating back at least four million years. This ancient ecosystem supports over one thousand distinct species, including dozens of fish found nowhere else.
Photo: Global Land Cover Facility (GLCF), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Registan was the heart of ancient Samarkand, framed by three magnificent madrasahs covered in intricate blue majolica tiles. The name translates to "sandy place" in Persian, as it was originally a public square where people gathered to hear royal proclamations.
Photo: Registan_-_Gusjer.jpg: Gustavo Jeronimo from Aranjuez, Spain derivative work: Mr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The Chocolate Hills consist of at least 1,260 symmetrical green mounds that turn a distinct cocoa-brown color during the dry season. These unique formations are made of marine limestone and were shaped over thousands of years by rainwater erosion.
Photo: P199, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Lake Toba occupies the caldera of a supervolcano that erupted about 74,000 years ago in one of the largest known explosive eruptions in Earth's history. Today, the lake features a large island named Samosir in its center, which is actually almost the size of Singapore!
Photo: Bisajunisa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Hang Son Doong is so massive that it has its own localized weather system, complete with clouds and rain. Discovered by a local man in 1991 and fully explored in 2009, some of its chambers are tall enough to fit an entire block of forty-story skyscrapers.
Photo: Doug Knuth from Woodstock, IL, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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King Sejong introduced Hangul in 1443 to help commoners who found complex Chinese characters too difficult to learn. The alphabet is highly praised by modern linguists because its letter shapes physically mimic the shape of the mouth and tongue when making each sound.
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The Kali Gandaki Gorge separates the two massive eight-thousand-meter peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna in Nepal. This ancient river valley served as a crucial trade route between Tibet and India for centuries, particularly for exchanging valuable salt and grain.
Photo: Michał Sałaban, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5.
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Al-Khazneh was carved directly into the sandstone cliff face by the Nabataeans in the 1st century AD. Despite its name meaning "The Treasury," historians believe it was actually built as a mausoleum for King Aretas IV, while the legendary treasure inside was just a myth.
Photo: Susanahajer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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