Asia Vacation: Best Places for a Vacation

If you choose Asia as one of your vacation spots, then you are in for a marvelous treat. The continent of Asia has numerous and interesting countries to explore. So start saving and planning for your best vacation in Asia ever!

Getting to Know Asia:

Located in the eastern & northern hemispheres, Asia is one of the world's largest and one of the most with the population amongst the continents -- around 4 billion people.  That's 60% of the world's human population and still counting! 

Let's not go into facts about Asia but let's start traveling to the different countries that Asia has to offer for the taveler.

Experience Japan and its unique culture by taking part in their tea ceremony or Sado; learn Ikebana or enjoy the beauty of ikebana displayed in hotels, department stores, lobbies of public places/buildings.  Be enthralled by their traditional Japanese buildings where the materials used are wood, earth, paper and how the house is so open to nature.

Visit their castles most esp. the famous, Himeji Castle of Hyogo;the castle tower with five layers and six floors is definitely worth seeing. Also, taste and savor the traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi and tempura and other local cuisine.  Enjoy the world famous cherry blossoms along with the different traditional annual events scheduled all through out the year.

Experience Singapore and bring with you an awesome outlook of a traveler on an exciting adventure. Take a leisurely stroll at the Singapore Botanic Garden that is a combination of untouched forest and gardens richness; visit Jurong Bird Park, one of the finest bird parks in the world and the largest in the Asia Pacific. Embark on a shopping spree on the Orchard Road where you an find almost anything you need and want.

Get a magical treat as you see cheetahs in the Singapore Zoological Gardens, watch the pink Dolphins at Sentosa or dive with the sharks at the Underwater World! And of course, the latest attraction, the Universal Studios Singapore!

Experience Thailand by venturing the Buddhist or Thai temples located literally everywhere you look, lovely beaches for the water babies, exotic jungle adventures and elephant rides.  The bustling capital of Thailand is Bangkok where you can shop at absolutely cheap prices.  Have fun bartering in the local markets as the Thai people are used to it.  Make sure to experience the floating market as part of your itinerary.  There are many wonderful things to do and experience in Thailand.

Experience China with a tourist guide.  Most people in China do not speak English and it will be difficult to travel on your own.  Pick the cities that you want to visit; some of the famous cities are Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou among others.  The culture of China and it’s history makes your trip very interesting as you trek up the Great Wall of China, visit the summer and winter palaces of the Emperor or shop at their local markets, be captivated by the Forbidden City and be enchanted by the Yangtze Cruise.  All these and so much more.

Japan, Singapore, Thailand and China are just some of the best places to vacation in Asia.  I've been to the three countries except for Japan.  So I am hoping one day I could visit Japan as well.  If you choose Asia to travel, I am sure you will have a fabulous time.  So plan today and have the best vacation ever.