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In Pakistan, you can find the most charming destinations in South Asia, especially for travelers coming from Korea. It is said that this country is among the most popular destinations for many of the famous K-pop bands, and this has made their fans want to visit it as well.

Pakistan has history, culture, and architecture like no other place. It is where the oldest Harappa kingdom was located, which existed in the 23rd-17th centuries BC. The early Gandhara Buddhists, the heirs of Alexander the Great, the Seleucids, and the great Mughals left their mark on this country. You will also find the foothills of the Himalayas, the remains of Buddhist monasteries, medieval Muslim mystics, and the magnificent temples of Lahore.

These are some of the most visited destinations:

1. Lahore Fortress

This 12th-century building served as the residence of Muhammad Guri. It is located between Tibet, India, and Persia. Although this place was repeatedly conquered, destroyed, and rebuilt, today, it is a great tourist destination.

2. The Genius Mausoleum

It is the tomb of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and is located in the city of Karachi. It is a modern building from the 1960s, built with white marble. The mausoleum is considered one of the most important symbols of the country. Thousands of Pakistanis come daily to pay homage to the founding father of their nation, and today so do many foreigners.

3. Badshahi Mosque

This temple was constructed by the last of the Mughals, Emperor Aurangzeb, who also participated in the creation of the Taj Mahal. It was built in the 17th century, when the Mughal architectural style flourished, and it attracts many tourists nowadays.