Newest and smallest of the Ancientworlds, we cover the largest landmass. From Mongolia in the north to the islands of Indonesia in the south; from Japan the Land of the Rising Sun to the far eastern borders of Mesopotamia, The Orient covers all things Asian. We have many things to occupy your attention. Here are just a few:

• India wins the bronze this year ('08) for Best Places of AncientWorlds.
• Edo and Kamakura in Japan, Hanzhou in China and Delhi in India were all awarded "Special Places" in '07
• Mohenjo-daro in India, voted one of 04's Best Places of AncientWorlds.

• 2008 Winners- Shinju Shikibu, Sayuri Htakeyama and Xena Zopa
• 2007 Winners- Dhanishta Kanishka, Chaka Khan and DavidBowie Song
• 2006 Winners- Rachana Khan, Gupta Dhanya, Gina Nami Ashikaga, Akiko Feng and Hatsumomo Murasaka
• 2005 Winners- Shanti Ashoka, Tanaka Hatakeyama, Gina Nami Ashikaga and Akiko Feng

• Orient Gems List includes citizen nominated events since 06 to present
• Sankira's Gameroom contains several award winning ongoing events to enjoy
• Fei Jing Tours thread is where all of our award winning tours are located including 04's Best of Fest Gold award Chang'an tour.

Perhaps you would like to learn more about The Orient's five areas. Or maybe you're more interested in knowing from which of The Orient's ancient lands our family names have come. You can find that information by visiting The Orient Neighborhood Hall, using one of these links,


or simply click any of the regions on the map below.



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