Asia is ancient, mysterious, and exotic. Asia is cutting edge, technologically savvy, and marching fearlessly into the future. Both statements are true, and both faces of the East will fascinate you. China may well boast the world's oldest continuous civilization, but its metropolis of Shanghai is firmly fixed in the 21st century, with levitating high-speed trains, and a jaw dropping cityscape of space age towers. Bangkok's traditional temples will also catch your eye