ASIA

With every year, Asia’s popularity as a vacation and travel destination grows be it with western travelers or among Asians themselves.

Filled with breathtaking landscapes, awe inspiring monuments, temples and other man-made wonders, gorgeous beaches, stunning marine life, and a huge collection of flora and fauna, all for a fraction of the cost of touring the West, it is not at all surprising that Asia has become THE tourist destination for many travelers.

Every year, millions of travelers set of on their own unique Asian adventure. Others want to see some of the world’s greatest monuments like India’s Taj Mahal or the Great Wall of China while some are enticed by the scenery: the breathtaking Himalayas and Mt. Everest or the color filled coral reefs and lush jungles of South East Asia. Others simply opt to relax or play water sports in the white sand beaches of Bali and the Philippines.

And the best thing is nearly all these things are very affordable even for the low-budget travelers, because most of Asia is greatly inexpensive. Western money here gets more than in Africa or South America. Because of this, Asia has in recent years become a favorite of backpack travelers. Many cities and islands have developed a lively international travel scene, attracting young adventurers from all over the world.

Just some examples of what to see and experience in Asia:


China - Great Wall of China, Terracotta Warriors, Tibet, food (Dimsum, Noodles), silk, fireworks

India – New Delhi, Taj Mahal, Camel Safaris, food (curries and chappattis), Bollywood

Indonesia – Bangkok, Buddhist Temples (Wats), Elephant rides, Kickboxing, Bali Beaches, Borobudur, Orangutans and Komodo Dragons

Japan – Electronics, Mt. Fuji, food (sushi, tempura, wasabi), cherry blossoms, hot springs, Sumo Wrestling

Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Langkawi and Pulau Tioman Beaches,

Philippines – Manila, White sand beaches (Boracay, Palawan, Siquijor etc.), Banawe rice terraces, Mayon Volcano, Bargain shopping, food (mixture of native Filipino, Spanish, Chinese and Western influence)

Singapore – Sentosa Island, Jurong Bird Park, extremely clean cities

South Korea – Seoul, electronics, public hot baths, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Panmunjom Village

Thailand – Beaches of Phuket, Buddhist Temples, food (curries), Kanchanaburi (River Kwai)

Vietnam – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Cu-Chi Tunnels, Halong Bay

Cambodia – Phnom Penh, Angkor Wat, Killing fields, Mekong River