Asia Travel Guide and Tips

Being able to travel abroad is one of the many pleasures that many of us want to experience. However, many are hesitant mostly because they have never been to those places before. With a good Asia travel guide, you will never have to worry about anything when traveling to Asia even for first-timers!

If the thought of traveling gives you cold feet, then you need a good travel itinerary to help you with your travels. A good itinerary eliminates several roadblocks that may hinder your travel plans.

Below are guides and tips for your Asian trip:

• Do not bring excess cash
  While it is important that you do not run out of spare cash during a trip, it is equally important to NOT lose a huge amount of cash should you accidentally leave bags behind, or worse, get mugged by locals. Do note that there are ATMs even in Asia. You can always take out just enough cash from an ATM and not have to worry about losing large wads of cash.
• Bring enough supplies and resources
  Just as important as cash are your daily supplies and resources such as toiletries and some necessities. You will not always be able to find a store you can buy necessities from so it is better to be ready than being sorry.
• Hire a tour guide
  This is important especially for first-time travelers abroad. Hire a reputable tour guide to help you get around the country. This will save you time, effort, and money.
• Research a bit about the country before you travel
  A little bit of knowledge never hurts anyone. When you are traveling to an unfamiliar place, knowing simple facts such as their culture will help you tons. This will save you from being in a situation where you unintentionally anger the locals due to you doing something that is not acceptable in their culture.
• Bring a travel itinerary
  A travel itinerary is your travel bible. An itinerary will help you budget your expenses and allows you to plan a schedule for certain tours to help you save time thinking of where you want to go next. A travel itinerary also gives you a rough estimate of how much supplies and resources you will need for a certain leg of the trip.

Places to Visit in Asia

Take a look at your Asia map. You will see that Asia is a big continent. So big in fact, that if you plan on touring the whole of Asia, even a couple of months will not suffice. So how do you pick the best places to visit in Asia? It all boils down to your preferences and what you want to do during your trip. If you are an outdoorsy kind of person, you can visit countries that have beautiful beaches or tropical rainforests you can trek. If you are archaic and adventurous, you can visit historical landmarks and ancient structures.

Here are several attractions from different Asian countries that we recommend you to try out on your next visit to Asia:

Cambodia

Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country that is located just between Vietnam and Thailand. The country’s major religion is Buddhism and its people speak Khmer whilst being able to speak, if not fluently, English and French.

• Angkor Wat
  In English, Angkor Wat means “City Temple”. This is because Angkor Wat is a complex of many temples that resembles a city. This world-renowned temple is the most famous tourist attraction in Cambodia.
• Bayon Temple
  The famous Bayon Temple was built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. The temple features multiple faces – numbering up to 200 – facing different directions. What makes this temple awe-inspiring is the fact that each of the faces on the temple is massive, to say the least.

The Philippines

The Philippines, known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient Seas’, is a haven for natural beauty. It has many pristine white sand beaches and beautiful diving spots that the whole family can enjoy. What’s more, you’ll never see Asian women as beautiful as those in the Philippines.

• Boracay
  One of the most famous tourist destinations of the Philippines, Boracay lies several kilometers south of the capital, Manila. Boracay boasts fine white sand beaches that attract thousands of tourists, both local and foreign, each month. Boracay was recently rehabilitated and is now even more beautiful and cleaner than ever before.
• Chocolate Hills
  Bohol’s Chocolate Hills is another popular tourist attraction in the Philippines. Bohol is on the country’s group of islands called the Visayas. The hills, each strangely having similar shapes and sizes, present a brownish color during the dry seasons, hence its namesake. While in Bohol, you can also visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary and meet one of the world’s smallest primates, the Tarsier.
• Vigan City
  For more than 300 years, the Philippines was under the control of Spain. During this time, many cities were built to look like Spain --- one such city is Vigan. What makes Vigan special from other Philippine cities is the fact that it is entirely built during the Spanish era and as such, all its buildings, roads, and houses all resemble those of Spain. Until now, Vigan has remained the same for hundreds of years, boosting its rich Spanish history through its architecture.

China

China is a big country in East Asia. It is also one of the world’s most populous countries, with a population of more than 1.4 billion people.

• Beijing
  Beijing is the capital of China. If you are the sort of person who likes modern leisures, Beijing is the place to be. Beijing features modern skyscrapers that line up its visible skyline. You can dine in modern restaurants and shop in modern malls.
• Hong Kong
  Hong Kong is officially the Special Administrative Region of China. Whilst it is generally part of China, Hong Kong operates like an independent country. Hong Kong’s bustling cities feature many modern malls. Hong Kong, after all, is a well-known shopping district.
• The Great Wall of China
  The Great Wall of China is a collection of multiple fortifications that are built across China to keep off invaders. The wall is the only man-made structure that is visible from the moon!

Thailand

Thailand is famous for its tropical beaches and exciting nightlife.

• Pattaya
  Pattaya, Thailand is well-known for its picturesque beach resorts and raving nightlife. If you are someone who loves to see beautiful Asian women dancing the night away, don’t forget to stop by Phuket.
• Phuket
  If you want to experience the luxury of 5-star hotels in Thailand, you definitely have to visit Phuket. Here you can relax and dine on the best that Thai cuisine has to offer. The seafood that is served in Phuket is unlike any other.

These are only a few of the Asian countries that you can visit. If we have to list them all, it will most likely be a very long read. Instead, we have listed here some of the best places that you can visit on your trip to Asia. Use this as your personal Asia travel guide book and enjoy a memorable tour of Asia!

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