Asia: from Turkey to Vietnam. Tips for a thrifty tourist

If you want to enjoy more variety, then tourism in Asia will definitely interest you. It's really full of wonders and unusual places. From Mongolia to India, from Israel to the Philippines, vast territories stretch, scorching the sun for tourists and local residents.

What is interesting about tourism in Asia?

Many committing tourism in asia, only here will they learn that philosophy, writing and the wheel were invented in the East. It was in the east that religions were born and peoples experienced very different periods of life. Bloodthirsty hordes of nomads, the birth of great civilizations, primitive cruelty and pearls of creativity, the birth of religions and multimillion-dollar wars, fertility and devastation. Today, popular destinations here include: Israel, UAE, Thailand, India, Maldives, Turkey, Oman, Vietnam, South Korea and other countries.

Before heading to the East, we recommend that you have a guidebook. In Russia, for example, there is Ural reference book, thanks to which you can easily familiarize yourself with the geography of the area. Asia is very diverse in terms of culture and way of life, although it has common values. Most people prefer a slow-paced lifestyle, so purchase a map or guide so you can navigate your route without rushing on the spot. It is also best to ensure that you have a guide who can tell you interesting facts about the life of the country.

Why visit Asia?

First of all, it is worth noting that the climate in Asia is very diverse, ranging from harsh winters to deserts with unbearable heat. Do you want the sea? Then welcome to Israel or the Persian Gulf in the UAE. If you are not good at geography, you probably didn’t know that the famous Everest is located in the eastern part of the continent. And Irkutsk is the center of Asia and bears the proud name “navel”. The East also became famous for its spirituality and religion. It is difficult to find people in European countries who would have this attitude towards religion. But unfortunately, this often served as a reason for wars.

Recently, tourism and the economy have been actively developing in Asia. A striking example of this is India and China. Thanks to this, modern infrastructure, hotels are being built here and tourist centers. Tours to Turkey have been in incredible demand for a couple of decades, as they offer cheap holiday, bright sun and lots of entertainment.

Asia is very diverse and colorful in terms of culture, religion, and nature. Lost islands, exotic fruits, spiritual centers and low prices are just a few of the things that attract tourists to this part of the world. How not to get confused in such a variety and choose best place for relaxation, we will tell you in this article.

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket - the most popular resort. On the island, in addition to amazing beaches and hotels, there are Buddhist temples, observation decks, waterfalls, and gardens. Here you can find small coves to feel privacy or have a romantic evening, and club and bar streets filled with noise, music and dancing. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, allowing easy access to other provinces or.

Pros

• Lots of entertainment, architectural and natural attractions. Nice beaches, which rarely have big waves.

Cons

• Sights and shops are scattered around the island, and you need to get to them by taxi, which is not very cheap, or by rented motorbike, which is not very safe.

Boracay, Philippines

This small Philippine island is famous for having a top ten beach best beaches peace, - White Beach. A string of bars, massage parlors, souvenir shops and cafes stretches along it. In addition to people who love nightlife, Boracay attracts divers and kitesurfers, because here ideal conditions to observe underwater world, and near Bulabog beach there is always a steady wind, which is so necessary for kiting.

Pros

• You can rent a bungalow right on the seashore. There is virtually no crime.

Cons

• Few attractions. Getting to Boracay is quite tiring.

Hainan, China

On Hainan Island you can not only relax on the beach, but also explore many attractions. For example, extinct volcano Ma-An, whose crater has been turned into observation deck. Those who want to tickle their nerves should go to, where bears, tigers and lions walk in natural conditions, and tourists can watch them from a jeep. In addition, Hainan Province is a major cultural center, where many different festivals are held throughout the year.

Pros

• There is a Chinese medicine center on the island, where you can improve your health or undergo a range of spa treatments.

Cons

• Hainan Island is popular with the local population, so in high season and in the evenings the beaches are quite crowded.

Langkawi, Malaysia

The Malaysian island of Langkawi is located in the middle of an archipelago consisting of 100 islands. Here everyone can feel like a pioneer, without going far from snow-white beaches and comfortable hotels. Mountains, caves, waterfalls and lakes coexist with resort infrastructure and many attractions, including those so beloved by tourists cable car and a sky bridge running right over the jungle.

Pros

• Langkawi is a duty free zone.

Cons

• Powerful ebbs and flows.

Sri Lanka

Tea plantations, elephants, golden beaches with palm trees reaching down to the water, ancient temples and statues - all this is on a small island that is lost in the Indian Ocean not far from the coast of India. Aromatherapy combined with Buddhist and Hindu teachings promote relaxation and spiritual enrichment. Lovers active recreation Water skiing, underwater fishing, surfing and kiting await you.

Pros

• Many excursions, natural and architectural attractions.

Cons

• Annoying people on the beach wanting to sell something. The roads are bad, which affects the travel time from one place to another.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam

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Despite the fact that the cold weather has arrived in Asia, the “high season” has just begun, so we decided to consider the most interesting directions that will definitely surprise you!

1. Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is the most popular resort in Thailand. On the island, in addition to amazing beaches and hotels, there are Buddhist temples, observation decks, waterfalls, and gardens. Here you can find small coves to feel privacy or have a romantic evening, and club and bar streets filled with noise, music and dancing. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, allowing easy access to other provinces or the country's capital.

2. Boracay, Philippines

This small Philippine island is famous for having a beach that is one of the ten best beaches in the world - White Beach. A string of bars, massage parlors, souvenir shops and cafes stretches along it. In addition to people who love nightlife, Boracay attracts divers and kitesurfers, because there are ideal conditions for observing the underwater world, and Bulabog Beach always has a steady wind, so necessary for kiting.

3. Hainan, China

On Hainan Island you can not only relax on the beach, but also explore many attractions. For example, the extinct Ma An volcano, whose crater has been turned into an observation deck. Those who want to tickle their nerves should go to the Dongshan Safari Zoo, where bears, tigers and lions roam in natural conditions, and tourists can watch them from a jeep. In addition, Hainan Province is a major cultural center, hosting many different festivals throughout the year.

4. Langkawi, Malaysia

The Malaysian island of Langkawi is located in the middle of an archipelago consisting of 100 islands. Here everyone can feel like a pioneer, without going far from snow-white beaches and comfortable hotels. Mountains, caves, waterfalls and lakes coexist with resort infrastructure and many attractions, including the cable car and sky bridge, so beloved by tourists, running right over the jungle.

5. Sri Lanka

Tea plantations, elephants, golden beaches with palm trees reaching down to the water, ancient temples and statues - all this is on a small island that is lost in the Indian Ocean not far from the coast of India. Aromatherapy combined with Buddhist and Hindu teachings promote relaxation and spiritual enrichment. Active recreation enthusiasts can enjoy water skiing, underwater fishing, surfing and kiting.

6. Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Phu Quoc is the pearl of Vietnam. Most of the island is a national park, which allows the flora and fauna to be preserved in their original form, and the presence good hotels and beach infrastructure do not allow one to forget about the benefits of civilization. In addition, Phu Quoc is famous as a diving center - the largest diving school in Vietnam operates here, and prices for equipment and instructor services are among the lowest in the world.

7. Maldives

Resorts Maldives- some of the most fashionable in all of Asia, because here the dream of a paradise vacation is realized. Blue Lagoons, white sandy beaches, clear blue skies, comfortable villas and tropical fruits - what else is needed for a carefree vacation? If you get tired of relaxing on the beach or in a hammock, you can go canoeing or catamarans, water skiing or yachts, snorkeling or diving.

8. Bali, Indonesia

Although the beaches in Bali are not the best in Southeast Asia, they are ideal for those who want to go surfing or kite surfing. The island also offers all the conditions for relaxation in numerous spa hotels in an atmosphere of peace and exoticism. This Indonesian resort is worth a visit to enjoy a combination of culture, religion, art and tropical nature.

9. Koh Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui is another Thai island besides Phuket that is loved by tourists. Accommodation for every taste, fine sand beaches, picturesque bays, Buddhist temples, low prices for goods and services - this is the recipe for the popularity of Samui. The highlight of the island is the opportunity to rent a bungalow right on the seashore.

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Region Southeast Asia - one of the most popular tourist destinations in the whole world. The reason for this is the winter seasonality, the unique exotic nature, the combination of skyscrapers and urbanization with snow-white beaches and the azure sea, where you can escape in the middle of our winter weather. Big plus - wide selection cost of tours from affordable reed bungalows to luxurious ones hotel complexes with a worldwide reputation on .

Are you ready to dive headfirst into the exotic? Then - go ahead!

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Asia is islands, temples, a colorful kaleidoscope of exotic fruits, kind painted elephants, fussy and intelligent monkeys, the sea, the sun, palm trees... In general, Asia is a whole philosophy, time flows smoothly, nothing passes without a trace, everything is reborn and flows into each other into a friend. Do you want to visit the most beautiful places Asia? Then here are 10 countries, after visiting which you will no longer be able to live as before.

1. Thailand

This country has won the laurels of the most popular resort destination for our compatriots. It has everything: a lazy beach holiday, interesting excursions, picturesque nature, rich nightlife with parties, cocktails and Thai specialties (well, you know what we mean). There are so many resorts here that you can go to a new one every year. Pattaya, the islands of Phuket and Samui are larger, and Phi Phi, Koh Mak are smaller, but in general, there is a whole scattering of islands, on each of which you can find everything you want.

2. Vietnam

Holidays in Vietnam are inexpensive in terms of costs for food, entertainment, etc. This is why European youth love it, because you can also surf here and just relax lazily. Main resorts: Nha Trang, which I like active tourists, Phan Thiet - quieter, for which couples with children love it, and Phu Coc - for those who love luxury holiday. Entertainment: excursions to national parks, boat trips to the islands, all sorts of unusual activities for us (like a ride on ostriches), as well as more familiar ones - for example, the Vinpearl Amusement Park on the island of the same name.

3. Sri Lanka

You will hardly be able to find as many antiquities as there are in legendary Ceylon anywhere else. Here is the ancient Sigirya - majestic mountain, decorated giant statue lion, and Dambulla with the largest collection of Buddha statues, and Kandy - the ancient residence of rulers, and Anuradhapura with a long history and the sacred Bodhi tree. And this is not the entire list, but we have not yet said a word about the wonderful quiet beaches with red sunsets, against which the dark silhouettes of local fishermen sit on special poles right in the sea.

4. China

Relatively recently, we learned that in China, in addition to the Great Wall of China and Pikin, there is seaside resorts. Meanwhile, the island of Hainan (also called “East Hawaii”) is very popular, both among the Chinese themselves and among Russian tourists. Holidays here can be called relaxing. For those who get bored on the beach, we recommend going on a couple of excursions and looking at the life and traditions of the local residents - the Li and Miao tribes - or healing in healing springs.

5. India

If you want to visit the sea, then Goa and Kerala are waiting for you. Goa is for partying in the north and complete relaxation in the south. You can say that this is not even India, but “little Portugal”, everything is quite modern, there is not much local color, but there is a special atmosphere that the hippies brought here: freedom, parties on the beach and all that. Kerala will appeal to those who want to get acquainted with Ayurveda; there are many Indian medicine centers and yoga schools. There is also the famous golden triangle “Delhi-Agra-Jaipur”, the city of Varanasi, Mumbai and many other cities where traveling alone is interesting, but not at all safe.

6. Indonesia

To understand how you can really relax on vacation, go to Bali or Java or Sumatra, in general, one of beautiful islands Indonesia, where in the background Indian Ocean calm and tranquility reigns. See the temples, play with the monkeys. And if you want parties, clubs and entertainment, then, for example, Balinese Kuta is more than enough for you: a whole street of entertainment venues and several schools for teaching surfing will fully compensate for your desire for activity.

7. Malaysia

If you are a follower beach holiday, then here you can get plenty of it: the islands of Penang, Langkawi and Sipadan are simply created to enjoy the sea and the sun. And if you want to take a walk around the metropolis, be sure to visit Kuala Lumpur, where you can visit the Bird Park, the famous Petronas Twin Towers and check out a couple of nightclubs.

8. Singapore

People usually visit Singapore while passing through, because for a transit visit to the country (you have a full 96 hours) you do not need a visa. During this time, you will be able to visit the minimum must see, which is enough to form an opinion about the country. Visit Clar Quay in dark time 24 hours to drown in the lights, visit the Botanical Garden and, of course, don’t forget to take a couple of photos in the legendary rooftop pool of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel with a stunning panorama.

9. South Korea

This country is becoming more and more popular among tourists. When you get here, you get the impression of jumping into the future: modern architecture Seoul, Wi-Fi availability almost everywhere and a lot of newfangled entertainment. But history buffs will also find a lot of interesting things for themselves: royal palaces Joseon Dynasty, temples and fortresses. And here you can improve your health and undergo diagnostics using modern equipment at a relatively inexpensive price.

10. Philippines

A trip to Wonderland, of course, will cost a pretty penny, but it’s worth the money to immerse yourself in ancient Eastern traditions. Attend the healing ceremony, appreciate the heritage of the Spanish conquistadors, admire the urban beauty of Manila, buy a couple of real pearl necklaces and conquer the Mayon volcano - here is a short list of things that you can add to yours.