Historical discovery tour in Vietnam among the most attractive in Asia

With many civilizations in Asia dating back thousands of years, the continent is filled with interesting historical stories, from the rise of powerful dynasties to the spread of various religions.

Writers and editors of British travel magazine Time Out have selected the most fascinating historical tours in Asia.

Learn about Buddhism in Chiang Mai, Thailand

As Thailand’s spiritual capital, Chiang Mai has much to offer in terms of Buddhism. On this free GuruWalk, former monk Charin takes visitors on a journey through 2,000 years of Buddhist history in what was once the Lanna Kingdom. Charin will guide visitors through the Burmese-style Wat Saen Muang Ma, the oldest temple in Wat Chiang Man, the Forest Temple and meditation center Wat Umong, and other Buddhist temples in Chiang Mai…

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Viewing Angkor Wat at dawn in Siem Reap, Cambodia

One of the world’s most famous religious sites, Angkor Wat is vast and overwhelming without a guide. This sunrise tour is the perfect way to see the highlights of the ancient Hindu temples before the crowds and heat set in. First, visit the main Angkor Wat temple, a majestic sight as the sun sets on a lily pond. Then, visit the 12th-century royal monastery of Ta Prohm, covered in dense tree roots…

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Explore Vietnam's My Son archaeological site

From Hoi An, it’s just an hour’s drive through quaint villages on the way to the archaeological site of My Son. On the Urban Adventures tour, your guide will explain how the original sacred sites were destroyed in ancient and modern battles. Time Out notes that the resilience of these ancient ruins, which have survived through the ups and downs, is fascinating.

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Participate in a water prayer ceremony in Bali, Indonesia

Skip the hassle of finding your way to Bali’s water temples by taking the Four Seasons Sayan Temple Tour. You’ll be relieved to have a local guide with you to share the historical significance of the ancient water temples, the correct way to tie a sarong, the ritual of offering offerings, and the proper way to perform the water prayer ritual.

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Remembering Hiroshima, Japan

The Hiroshima Walking Tour will introduce visitors to the tragic stories that happened in Hiroshima, visit the most important artifacts at the Peace Memorial and Museum, located in the commercial and political center of the city before the bombing, take you to photo spots at Hiroshima Castle with its carp-filled moat, and join a Japanese garden tour during a four-hour walking tour.

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A walk through the history of the Great Wall

Explore one of the oldest sections of the Great Wall of China, a symbol of the country, in Hourou County. The tour will take you to one of the best preserved and restored sections of the Great Wall. As a UNESCO Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this section of the Great Wall is less visited but has its own unique features.

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Learn about the history of Singapore crafts

Traditional trades and crafts of Singaporean artisans on Offbeat's Vanishing Craftsman Trail attract visitors. Guides will introduce you to ancient crafts that are at risk of disappearing.

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