Asia: Landmarks & Landscapes Challenge

Bangkok, Thailand is correct. The Grand Palace and Wat Arun glitter beside the Chao Phraya River. The low-lying city occupies the Chao Phraya delta near the Gulf of Thailand.

Chiang Mai, Thailand is correct. Doi Suthep temple overlooks a moat-ringed old city. Forested mountains surround the city in Thailand’s northern highlands.

Hanoi, Vietnam is correct. Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Temple of Literature anchor the atmospheric center. The capital lies on the Red River in northern Vietnam.

Hoi An, Vietnam is correct. Lantern-lit merchant houses line a remarkably preserved riverside old town. The town stands near the Thu Bồn River and central Vietnam’s coast.

Bali, Indonesia is correct. Water temples, carved gateways, and emerald rice terraces shape the island’s visual identity. Volcanic peaks rise over an island between Java and Lombok.

Komodo, Indonesia is correct. The world’s largest living lizards roam protected islands and dry savanna. Rugged islands rise from strong currents between Sumbawa and Flores.

Jaipur, India is correct. The Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort showcase the architecture of Rajasthan’s Pink City. The planned city sits near the Aravalli Hills in northwestern India.

Agra, India is correct. The white marble Taj Mahal stands beside the Yamuna River. The city lies on the plains of northern India southeast of Delhi.

Palawan, Philippines is correct. El Nido’s limestone lagoons and Coron’s clear bays create postcard scenery. A long narrow province stretches between the South China and Sulu seas.

Tokyo, Japan is correct. Sensō-ji, Tokyo Skytree, and the Shibuya crossing reveal different faces of the city. The vast capital spreads across the Kantō Plain beside Tokyo Bay.

Kyoto, Japan is correct. Fushimi Inari’s gates, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji form an iconic temple circuit. Mountains enclose the historic city in a basin on Honshu.

Osaka, Japan is correct. Osaka Castle rises above a city famed for glowing Dōtonbori signs. The port city lies on Osaka Bay in the populous Kansai region.

Seoul, South Korea is correct. Gyeongbokgung Palace stands near sleek towers and the restored Cheonggyecheon stream. The Han River crosses a basin ringed by mountains.

Jeju Island, South Korea is correct. Seongsan Ilchulbong and lava-tube caves reveal the island’s volcanic origin. The island lies south of the Korean Peninsula around Hallasan volcano.

Singapore is correct. The Supertrees and Marina Bay skyline symbolize a garden-focused modern city. The equatorial island controls a strategic passage near the Strait of Malacca.