Experience Asia: You Think You Know About Asia?

in #travel6 years ago

Introduction To Asia


Asia, as you might know, is the smallest continent on the planet ironically and it's one of the favorite vacation & travel destinations of many.

When Asia is mentioned, Taj Mahal in India, The Great Wall of China, etc. might spark a memory. Without any ados let's dive in.

Best Places To Visit In Asia


1- Bali

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs.

[caption id="attachment_507" align="aligncenter" width="1280"]Bali, Indonesia Bali, Indonesia[/caption]

2- Shanghai

Shanghai, on China's central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Shanghai is host to the famous Pudong district's futuristic skyline that is across the Huangpu River, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres.

[caption id="attachment_509" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]shanghai's pudong district skyline shanghai's pudong district skyline[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_508" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]huangpu river shanghai huangpu river, Shanghai source: Wikipedia[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_511" align="aligncenter" width="320"]shanghai tower shanghai tower. source: wikipedia[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_510" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]Oriental tv tower shanghai Oriental tv tower shanghai[/caption]

3- Bangkok

Bangkok is Thailand's Capital is a well-known travel location that has seen an increase in the number of tourists. In 2017 Bangkok was named most popular city for international tourists. The city is a true tourist paradise, proved by the growing number of travelers coming each year.

[caption id="attachment_512" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]aerial bangkok city night traffic aerial bangkok city night traffic[/caption]

4- Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an autonomous territory, and former British colony, in southeastern China. As you might know, Hong Kong is a densely populated urban location and English is one of the official languages so you won't have any trouble with ''language'' issues.

[caption id="attachment_513" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]Hong Kong city skyline at night Hong Kong city skyline at night[/caption]

5- Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a bustling metropolis and a growing multicultural destination. South Korea has seen rapid development in its economy in a short period after the war between the North & South.

[caption id="attachment_514" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]seoul skyline at night seoul skyline at night[/caption]

Overall, Asia has a lot to offer regarding destinations. Stay tuned and there will be detailed posts covering the major travel destinations coming up soon.

Asia has a lot more than just destinations as earlier stated, there are attractions that accompanies it too both modern and traditional (cultural).

Top Tourist Attractions In Asia


1- Taj Mahal

[caption id="attachment_515" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]Taj Mahal , Agra in India Taj Mahal , Agra in India[/caption]

2- Grand Palace

[caption id="attachment_517" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]bangkok grand palace bangkok grand palace[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_518" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]Grand palace, Bangkok at night Grand palace, Bangkok at night[/caption]

3- Great Wall of China

[caption id="attachment_519" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]Great wall of China, Beijing Great wall of China, Beijing[/caption]

4- Patong Beach

[caption id="attachment_520" align="aligncenter" width="1160"]patong beach, thailand patong beach, thailand[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_521" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]patong beach patong beach[/caption]

 

5- Cambodian Cultural Village

[caption id="attachment_522" align="aligncenter" width="2400"]Cambodian Cultural Village Cambodian Cultural Village... source: Siem Reap Shuttle[/caption]

 

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