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.
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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Kyoto Tours from Tokyo
Written by Viator, December 2010
While the vast metropolis of Tokyo dazzles the visitor with modern marvels and only occasionally displays hints of its past, Kyoto – once the imperial capital of Japan – is far more forthcoming with ...
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Xian Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Topping the list of sights in and around Xian are the Terracotta Warriors, the Muslim Quarter and the City Walls. With a little more time, you can discover countless other sights including pagodas, ...
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3 Days in Kuala Lumpur: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Kuala Lumpur is an Asian tiger that roars. A modern city of gleaming skyscrapers, the buzz about KL is as palpable as its intoxicating aromas of sizzling satay, sweet incense, and tropical ...
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Hawker Centers
Written by Viator, May 2011
A must on any trip to Singapore is to visit a hawker center; a variety of food stalls under one roof. The hawker stalls are somewhere between street food and a restaurant, with lots of seating, ...
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Kuala Lumpur's Top 4 Nature & Wildlife Experiences
Written by Viator, June 2011
1. Fireflies of Kuala Selangor Bask in the bioluminescence of thousands of fireflies as they do their evening mating dance at Kuala Selangor Fireflies Resort Park, about two hours from ...
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Pattaya Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Like an irrepressible teenager with shiny good looks and attention deficit disorder, party-town Pattaya likes to stay up late and sleep it off on the beach the next day. While hedonistic pursuits ...
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Guilin Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Say “Guilin” and watch the looks of rapture (and pride) on the faces of Chinese people. Dotted with supernaturally lovely karst topography gracing the Li River (Lí Jiāng) - these bizarre ...
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Raffles Historical Tours
Written by Viator, December 2010
All over Singapore you’ll find references to Sir Stamford Raffles in place names, businesses, institutions and – most famously of all – the city-state’s premier hotel and home of the Singapore Sling. ...
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Sabah & Sarawak National Parks
Written by Viator, August 2010
Most visitors make their way to Sabah and Sarawak with one goal in mind: encountering the beauty of nature and variety of wildlife in the states’ national parks. The best parks in Sarawak are ...
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Sabah & Sarawak Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
On the northern coast of Malaysian Borneo, neighbors Sabah and Sarawak offer national park beauty, offshore diving, rare orangutans and a rich ethnic heritage. Sarawak is the more laid-back ...
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Singapore Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Singapore has a lot more going on than meets the eye. In lively and food-obsessed Singapore, the ultimate stopover city, it’s possible to cram a surprising amount into a few days. Take time to ...
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Golden Triangle (New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra)
Written by Viator, July 2012
India has a population of 1.2 billion people divided into more than 2,000 ethnic groups speaking 18 official languages. It is a third of the size of the United States with a landscape varying from ...
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3 Days in Jaipur: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2012
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 and constructed on principles of geometric harmony, making it one of the only planned cities in the world. Colorful bazaars and impressive forts ...
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3 Days in Manila: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, October 2012
There is a lot to do and see in the capital city of the Philippines, and many travelers don't have a great deal of time to take it all in. If you've only got a few days, there are a few destinations ...
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