Asia Travel Tips
The world's largest continent, home to 60% of the world's population, literally defies description. From the chaotic colossus that is China to squeaky-clean Singapore, Asia is too vast and too different to fit any of a thousand notions.
Whether you're exploring the foothills of Mt Fuji or kicking back on a beach in southern Thailand; whether you're eating dim sum in a Hong Kong market or clambering the Great Wall, one thing is certain: you will never get a handle on Asia, but there's plenty of fun to be had in trying.
3 Days in Hong Kong: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Reminiscent of urban landscapes from cyberpunk novels, Hong Kong is eclectic, fast paced and modern, with enough towering skyscrapers, electric streetscapes, commercial fervor and cultural ...
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3 Days in Kyoto: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Known as the cradle of Japan's cultural heritage, Kyoto was Japan's capital. Today it's the country's seventh largest city, thoroughly modern while remaining Japan's most traditional city. Get to ...
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Tokyo Culture
Written by Viator, August 2010
West meets East. East meets West. For many of us, the notions we have of the East and the Orient are mere stereotyped snapshots gleaned from childhood history classes, Hollywood movies, and maybe ...
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3 Days in Phuket: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Dubbed the "Pearl of the South," Thailand's largest and most visited island is one of the world's most famous dream destinations. A whirl of color and cosmopolitanism, Phuket revolves around ...
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Kyoto Day Trips from Osaka
Written by Viator, January 2011
Osaka is an excellent location from which to explore various tourist attractions in Japan. In particular, Kyoto is widely regarded as one of the Japanese cities that are not to be missed for visitors ...
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3 Days in Ho Chi Minh City: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam, and is populated by more than 9 million people. Located on the Saigon River, it is the economic center and cultural trendsetter for the rest of the ...
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Bullet Trains
Written by Viator, August 2010
Japanese bullet trains, known locally as Shinkansen, are among the fastest in the world and routinely reach speeds of close to 200mph (320 km/h), easily linking major cities throughout Japan with ...
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Beijing Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Beijing is a wonderful mixture of the ancient and the modern, the past and the present. A true ancient citadel with a history of Emperors and temples, it is now the seat of communist power with a ...
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Nara Tours from Kyoto
Written by Viator, August 2010
Nara, situated 26 miles (42 kilometers) outside of Kyoto in Japan's Kansai region, was the country's first permanent capital city. It's easily accessible from Kyoto by either train or bus (trains ...
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Ride an Elephant in Phuket
Written by Viator, August 2011
One of the best ways to tour the famous Pearl of the Andaman is by elephant, and a number of carefully structured tours offer the opportunity to do so in considerable style. For travellers with a ...
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3 Days in Hanoi: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The northern Vietnamese city of Hanoi is a beguiling mix of modern and ancient, Asian traditions and colonial legacies. Elegant balconied buildings front tree-lined boulevards, while cyclists and ...
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3 Days in Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Temple-hopping, river rafting and elephant trekking are just some of the activities that make Chiang Mai northern Thailand’s most popular destination. Day 1: Walls and Temples The large ...
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Singapore’s Top Food & Drink Experiences
Written by Viator, June 2011
Singapore is at the crossroads of some of the world’s most vibrant and delicious cuisines. It really is one of the greatest places in the world to eat; blessed with access to the freshest ...
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Nara Tours from Osaka
Written by Viator, December 2011
Nara, located in Japan's Kansai (Southern) region, was the country's first permanent capital city, established in the year 710 AD. Nara is easily accessible from Osaka via either high-speed train or ...
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Agra & Taj Mahal from New Delhi
Written by Viator, August 2010
Of all the Wonders of the World, only one is a monument to romantic love: the Taj Mahal. Poetry written in marble spires by the heartbroken Shah Jahan, its graceful white domes arc over the tomb of ...
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