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Travel Asia – A Popular Choice for Travelers
9Jan2010 Filed under: Afghanistan Travel Author: admin
The largest as well as the most populous continents in the world – Asia is a land of diversity with a multitude of geographies, cultures, and people. Occupying an area of about 9% of the total area of the earth’s surface, Asia is home to more than five billion people.
In other words, Asia consists of more than 60% of the world’s overall population. As a tourist destination, Asia boasts of a feast of attractions in the form of traditional cities, ancient monuments with superb architecture, museums and art galleries that throw light on the history of the place, incredible wild life, scenic mind blowing attractions, and attractions that are a blend of both east and west.
There are also a range of vibrant attractions, covering action packed beaches, bargain shopping areas, and exuberant nightclubs. Equally remarkable is the sumptuous cuisines available here, each of which is a representation of different cultures. In fact, the world’s majority of tourist attractions are found in Asia. Discussed further in this article are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Asia.
The continent of Asia is home to such incredible destinations as India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Philippines. Asia has such a great number of attractions that even a year is not enough to explore them all. For those who want to explore a range of rich culture and topography and at the same time interested in recreational pursuits, then one of the most suitable options would be to take a tour to India. Stunning beaches, gorgeous monuments, ancient temples, and lively cities, all sum up the attractions of India. Attractions, among many others, in India are Red Fort and Qutab Minar in Delhi, Taj Mahal, one of the world’s seven wonders, Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh, Elephanta Caves in Mumbai, Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, and Kerala’s backwaters.
For those interested in exploring the pristine beauty as well as the ancient wonders, perhaps the greatest of all attractions in Asia would be China, which boasts of such lively destinations as Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, all of with loads of mind blowing attractions. Most popular among the attractions in China are the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, West Lake, and Mogao Grottos. Another much sought after tourist destination in Asia is Japan, which is acknowledged as the Land of the Rising Sun. It features attractions such as Nara Park, Kyoto’s Higashiyama area, Kin Osaki, Himeji Castle, and Takayama in Gifu. With attractions such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is also an incredible spot in Asia.
Popular countries in Asia also include the Kingdom of Thailand, which is probably the number one tourist destination in South-East Asia. What that set apart Thailand from other spots in Asia is its breathtaking natural beauty, stunning temples, gorgeous island destinations, stupendous monuments, healthy cuisines, and above all presence of amicable Thai people.
Just few among many of the attractions in Thailand are Bangkok, the capital city; Ayutthaya, which is much famed for its Gothic ruins; Chiang-Mai, bestowed with the title ‘Rose of the North,’ Krabi, which is a paradise for enjoying a range of water sport activities; and Pattaya, one of the best resorts in Asia. Also, a tourist spot in South-East Asia is Singapore, which is an island destination situated at the Malay Peninsula’s southern tip. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore Discovery Center, Little India, and China Town, are some of the Singapore’s landmarks.
Southeast Asia also contains incredible destinations such as Indonesia – the largest archipelagic nation in the world; Malaysia, with attractions like Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya; Philippines, with more than 7000 islands; and Burma, which is the largest country in Southeast Asia. Other top places of interest in Asia are Sri Lanka – an island destination located off the southern tip of India; Afghanistan, with a rich as well as complex history; Maldives, which consists of more than 1,000 coral islands in the Indian Ocean; Uzbekistan, one of the most popular destinations in Central Asia; Kyrgyzstan, which is probably the most popular tourist spot in Central Asia; and Bangladesh, which has to its credit a number of ancient palaces, magnificent Buddhist shrines, and beautiful monuments.
In short, Asia is truly a dream destination for every traveler.
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jackrussell19a
January 9th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Not very….hahah I wouldn't advise it though, it is still a dangerous area. I would check with the Consulate there to ask what they are recommending for Americans, they might be able to give you a better idea.
chainsawXmassacre
January 9th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
you, sir, are freakishly talented. congratulations.
Iysha M
January 9th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Iraq is smack dab in the middle of the richest oil reserve on the planet. As of 9/11 Sadams army was in shambles , his brutality was legendary, and after over 8 years of sanctions the civilian population was undergoing a humanitarian crisis.
Bush and the majority of his cabinet disapproved of Bush senior leaving Sadam in power after the first Gulf war.
All this coupled with a reasonably logical assumption that Sadam probably had some WMD stashed away some where made for a relatively easy sell to the American people that a military invasion was justified on the heals of the 9/11 attack and the administration correctly ascertained that a military victory over Sadams army would be a cake walk.
They incorrectly assumed that once Saddam was removed the Iraqi people would unite to rapidly adopt a democracy that would be a model for the mideast and friendly to the US. Had this gone off as planned it would not only have solved the US energy needs for decades it would also have provided an ideal strategic military base of operations to strike Iran and Syria if military action should be required to bend them to the Administrations will.
Once the Oil reserves of Iraq were secure as well as oil reserves in Iran coupled with oil reserves in Saudi Arabia the US would essentially control the well head in the Mideast and pretty much any country on the planet that the Administration found to be in contention would find it’s energy supply cut off and that would be a very powerful weapon indeed.
Of course the possibility remains that the Administration will go ahead with their plan and invade Iran regardless of the failure to produce a viable friendly democracy, he has the air power sitting idle and he has the ground troops in place and battle hardened if a ground assault is required to destroy military resistance in Iran and or Syria.
The Idea that such shenanigans are a war against terrorism is laughable in that if such actions are taken they will justify the terrorists cause world wide.
Our children’s children’s war to which they speak.
This doesn’t have to be, this environment is being created by wealth and power seeking ever more wealth and power that’s producing the poverty and inequity and warfare that in turn produces the terrorist’s.
ravensfanandrea19962
January 9th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
AMAZING!! love it!
its like u took a picture@@
BAGHEADSproduction
January 10th, 2010 at 4:28 am
GOOD JOB! I Will Susrcibe!
Melinda P
January 10th, 2010 at 10:24 am
its its 14.8 Hours, 11900 Kilometer or 7410 Miles
knyttis1
January 10th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
holy shit ur awesome i wish i had ur talent keep up that good work/natacha
tarnegolet
January 10th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
wow
Gapfruit
January 11th, 2010 at 2:53 am
can’t believe it’s drawn out of nothing, could be a photography!
punkinlsa94
January 11th, 2010 at 3:14 am
It took 8 to fly to London so I'd guess around 12.
Pinkie
January 11th, 2010 at 3:25 am
The air distance between Bangor, Maine and Kabul, Afghanistan is 6352.28 miles, or 10222.73 kilometers.
An SR-71 flying at its (reported) record speed travels 2,193.17 mile per hour, or 3,529.56 km per hour.
If that jet could maintain that speed for the entire distance (which it cannot do), the trip would take 2.89 hours. It would probably have to refuel twice enroute, and does not fly at its maximum speed when cruising long distances.
Ada
January 11th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Take steps to ensure your own safety, have a plan. Talk with the German Consulate so you know what options you have if you should run into trouble.
As a worse case scenario, figure out what you would do if once there, your husband decides he does not want either of you leaving.
zackoman123
January 11th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
amazing, how is that possible!? !?
serilopr
January 11th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
my favorite actor! too!
Johnny Depp! best movie Edward Scissorhands! your Awsom! artist!
Janda B
January 12th, 2010 at 1:04 am
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/af.html#Trans
happyanimeproduction
January 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
AMAZINGGG
FlashPlayer
January 12th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
One day when I was traveling with PIA Pakistani International Airline.
There was a guy from Denmark he was Pasthoon he was siting next to me. I asked him where are you going to PAK he said from Islamabad i will go to Kabul.
It's easy to get out from Kabul AFG to Islamabad many Afghanis do like that.. Some of them travel from Islamabad to Kabul from Kabul to ISBD
JayH
January 12th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Why on earth would a peaceful country have a need to have permanent bases anywhere but on home ground?
Canadians are first and foremost – Peacekeepers, not warring imperialists. We go where we are needed and when we are asked – we do not assume to know better than the rest of the world what should and shouldn't be. If that were the case, we would undoubtedly have military bases all over to make it easy to stick our noses in other people's business.
We are, however, an active member of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and as such, we get involved in safeguarding the freedom and security of its member countries by political and military means when called upon to do so. You can learn about NATO at the link below or google the word or the name in full to get a variety of pages on the subject.
Edit: I am not sure what Jim B thinks is contrary – The question is in the present tense, not the past. And I did not omit NATO which addresses the post WWII and Korean War periods and is ongoing. I spent most of my life caring for Vets and my answer was absolutely NOT intended to put down any vets or minimize their contributions. But right now, we are more often called upon to be Peacekeepers in our role as a country. Our role as a member of NATO is in keeping with the Treaty we signed. At present, it seems to me, we spend most of our efforts cleaning up after wars and military conflicts started by others.
Edwin
June 24th, 2010 at 7:05 am
This is good stuff and I actually appreciate you posting it for us to read. I’ll grab your RSS and continue to listen to your insights because they seem both expedient, and valid.