Pilgrimage Destinations: Asia

Mount Fuji is a sacred mountain in Japan and is considered to be the dwelling place of the gods.

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.

The Ganges is a sacred river in India and is considered to be the holiest river in Hinduism.

Bodh Gaya is the holiest city in Buddhism and is the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment.

Mount Tai is a sacred mountain in China and is considered to be the easternmost of the Five Sacred Mountains.

Amritsar is the holiest city in Sikhism and is the location of the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine in Sikhism.

The Chao Phraya is a sacred river in Thailand and is considered to be the lifeblood of the country.

Palitana is the holiest city in Jainism and is home to a cluster of 863 Jain temples.

Annapurna is a sacred mountain in Nepal and is considered to be the abode of the gods.

Wudangshan is the holiest city in Taoism and is home to a number of Taoist temples and monasteries.

The Irrawaddy is a sacred river in Myanmar and is considered to be the lifeblood of the country.

Haifa is the holiest city in Baha'i Faith and is home to the Baha'i World Centre, the administrative and spiritual center of the Baha'i Faith.

Adam's Peak is a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka and is considered to be the place where Adam first set foot on Earth.

Ise is the holiest city in Shinto and is home to the Ise Grand Shrine, the most important Shinto shrine in Japan.

The Mekong is a sacred river in Cambodia and is considered to be the lifeblood of the country.