Romantic Places in Asia

Himeji Castle
While this gleaming white castle complex is already a sight to behold on its own, the cherry blossom season makes the UNESCO World Heritage site even more dreamy — there are nearly 1,000 cherry blossom trees on the grounds.





Gyeongbokgung Palace, South Korea
This palace provides plenty of photo opportunities for that romantic wedding album, while you’re in Seoul. It’s the largest and grandest of the famed Five Grand Palaces that were built during the Joseon dynasty in South Korea, with a history that dates as far back as 1394.


You’ll find elegant pavilions, idyllic garden landscapes, ponds, bridges and other scenic sights; you can also pose with the colourfully-clad guards who are dressed in period costume. You can also rent traditional Korean-style wedding outfits that you can don, for those loving shots of you and your beloved.





Potala Palace, Tibet
Situated in the centre of Lhasa Valley at 3,750 metres above sea level, these ancient palatial grounds form a striking view worthy of any travel photography list.
The Potala Palace dates as far back as the 7th century, and it comprises of the White Palace (now the chief residence of the Dalai Lama), Red Palace (primarily used for religious functions) and ancillary buildings.





Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
From the dramatic mountainside monasteries, alpine valleys to its unique architecture, these stunning sights will take your breath away. Top of the things to see include the Punakha Dzong, which can be a prime spot for your memorable wedding photos too.
Although it’s not strictly a royal residence, this monastic fortress has been dubbed as the ‘Palace of Bliss’ and is built at the confluence of two rivers. It’s truly a venue fit for royalty; the wedding of the current King and Queen of Bhutan was held on these very grounds back in 2011.





Summer Palace, China
This lavish lakeside palace was where royalty would flock to, away from the summer heat; it later even became the permanent residence of Empress Dowager Cixi.
With its harmonious blend of stately gardens, elegant pavilions, large lakes and hilltop setting, this UNESCO World Heritage site appears so well-planned that you’ll feel like you’re seeing a Chinese landscape painting made real.





Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Situated on an island in the middle of Lake Pichola, this luxurious hotel once served as the summer abode of Udaipur’s Maharana Jagat Singh II; it was also used as a film location for the James Bond flick Octopussy. It’s hard not to be won over by the splendour of this water palace, what with its striking white marble walls as well as the stunning views of the surrounding Aravalli mountain range and the City Palace.
You’ll just as easily find plenty of photogenic locations within the hotel grounds, be it the stunning Indian-style architectural details, the intricate mosaics and murals of the hotel interiors to the tranquil Lily Pond at the courtyard.

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