Burma has long been shrouded behind a cloud of controversy, but Andy Knight gives you a glimpse through the cloud into this country rich in history and tradition.
Michael Kan took a day-trip from Xi'an to visit what's said to be the world's highest stupa, and finds plenty of reasons why a quick trip wasn't enough.
The combination of religion and history makes for some excellent stops while traveling. Deanna Hyland examines ten of the most spectacular holy cities that are worth a visit, though you might not be welcome in all of them.
Places of worship tend to be popular tourist attractions the world around. If you are heading to Asia anytime soon you'll do well to work several of Deanna Hyland's suggestions into your itinerary.