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asia's top travel spots offer a hearty dose of adventure ancient history and culture because of
analyzing local prices accessibility in the variety of attractions in each destination
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video number one maldives maldives pictures are omnipresent lush villas suspended over turquoise
waters alabaster beaches and sunsets that dip into the horizon until you visit the maldives
it's hard to comprehend just how beautiful it is secluded beaches are popular with honeymooners and
adventurers alike as well as divers and snorkelers who enjoy the deep blue seas apart from relaxing
if not for melee's island spas visitors should certainly spend a day exploring the capital
hotels are also popular in the area ranging from underwater hotels to over-water bungalows
to stunning resorts you can fly directly from the united states to this tropical paradise so
you will need patience and plenty of cash to get there and stay there in between the arabian sea
and the locative sea about 500 miles southwest of sri lanka the maldives is almost as isolated
as you can get and that's just one of the reasons it's so appealing number 2. tokyo in japan's mega
city people walk down sidewalks cars speed along streets subway trains spin underground and ships
cruise in and out you're urged by bright lights and loud signs to stop to slow down for just a
moment this city thrives on activity and progress in any case tokyo is undoubtedly worth a stop if
you want to explore the urban parks and monuments may seem overshadowed by the tech savvy locals
except during cherry blossom season but the museum and historical sites are world class you'll find
photos to take sushi to eat and shopping to be done here let's go get moving number three
seoul the korean war threw korea's flags red and blue yin and yang out of balance seoul blossomed
the new after the 1953 armistice with its stunning architecture vibrant culture and thriving economy
seoul is a testament to seoul's resiliency seoul may seem like it is speeding into the future but
south koreans still cherish their heritage amidst the vast shopping districts and vibrant nightlife
zones of seoul are remnants of souls past windows into an old soul before concrete and steel towers
goombu palace the oldest and largest of five palaces from the joson dynasty in seoul
stands on manicured grounds not far from the city center the wooden one-story homes of buchan
village stand in stark contrast to the surrounding high rises souls past and present do not clash
rather they play off each other embracing old and new harmoniously is soul's appeal
and a fundamental aspect of its character number four taipei travelers who are visiting asia should
not miss taiwan's capital taiwan's capital is a must-see destination for those traveling to asia
there are many attractions here such as taking a ride up the ultra-modern taipei 101 tower take
a look at the national palace museum where you'll find many artifacts from beijing's forbidden city
shillin night market is a bustling place where some tasty taiwanese street food can be found
including its famous stinky bean curd number 5. phuket visitors to thailand southwestern island
of phuket will find white sands aquamarine waters and limestone cliffs this island is a little piece
of paradise surrounded by the andaman sea from its accommodations to its spa treatments and boat
tours bangkok is just an hour away by plane phuket beckons travelers with its tropical appeal and
flavorful cuisine influenced heavily by buddhism and its rich culture while the islands beaches and
tourism operators have recovered from the 2004 tsunami which hammered its western coast and
tragically claimed thousands of lives memorials commemorate the lost lives and they implemented
a better warning system in case the area suffers another natural disaster number 6. hong kong in
1997 hong kong was returned to china's possession after more than a century of british occupation
they reunited hong kong with china with stipulations that provided a unique autonomy
after reunification hong kong uses the hong kong dollar hkd as its official currency english and
chinese are the national languages and it has an independent judiciary china's one country
two systems policy can confuse foreigners the policy is solid enjoy everything this territory
offers with its vibrant multi-faceted culture and stunning cityscape hong kong sets itself
apart from its chinese counterparts like shanghai and beijing this british chinese
hybrid's juxtaposition of dense skyscrapers and lush landscapes amazes visitors many travelers
don't realize how much fresh air there is in the city from beaches to rugby pitches hong kong also
boasts many urban attractions such as culinary hot spots and museums as a world-class metropolis
after visiting hong kong the only question you might ask why didn't i get here sooner number 7.
sagermatha national park mount everest lives in this nepalese national park the important thing
to remember is that sagar mata is not just everest there are several other sky-high peaks in the park
as well as deep gorges glaciers sweeping valleys and incredible wildlife including
snow leopards and red pandas because of sagger mother's high elevation and rocky steep terrain
a trip here is not for those who are weak at heart number 8. chiang mai besides being thailand's most
exciting destination chiang mai is also an ideal place for a reprieve thanks to its surrounding
mountains and location in the northwest visit sites like watt chetty luang and what frosting
you should also visit night markets elephant sanctuaries and deutscentipui national park number
nine singapore singapore is an astonishing site particularly for those familiar with modern asia
metropolises as a city it preserves a striking balance between green space and skyscrapers and
substantial ethnic enclaves like little india and chinatown even though it has a variety of cultures
this former british colony has a common mindset resulting from this motley group of cultures
so it is not surprising that the singaporeans are patriotic and determined singaporeans remain
mindful of their natural surroundings even as their skyline accumulates vast peaks and troughs
history enthusiasts can tour museums lavish interiors singapore is also home to large
wetland preserves that contrast with the modern accomplishments of its island nation new places
can match the cosmopolitan enclave of this tiny nation with its massive city so leave your chewing
gum at home as it's illegal to import or sell and hop on a flight to pristine singapore number 10.
kyoto an elegantly dressed geisha flirts between wooden tea houses cherry blossom petals catching
the wind the verbal of a water fountain filling the silence with a peaceful rock garden the
japan of the past is in kyoto having served as japan's capital from 794 to 1868 kyoto thrives
as a center for japanese culture art and education millions of tourists visit kyoto each year to see
the remnants of imperial japan thanks to kyoto's respect for its past modern day japan is sure to
appear regardless of where the camera focuses the city is home to a plethora of centuries-old
shinto shrines and pagodas nintendo and kyocera which manufactures electronics kyoto is a city
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