10 Wonderful Countries of Asia

1. 10 Wonderful Countries of Asia Asia is the largest as well as the most populous on the planet. It is home to nearly 4.5 billion people which is the third in the entire world. Asia is famous for the oldest civilizations, the highest peaks, the most populous cities and tallest buildings in the world. Nearly 4.8 million Americans travel each year to Asia. People from other continents love to have couple, family, large and small group tours in southeast Asia. The aim of the trip is to relax on a beach, party the night, soak up the history or take in the natural beauty. Let’s see here the best places to travel in Asia. 1.Mongolia Despite the exponential growth in international travel, Mongolia has remained one of the few fascinating places that has escaped the trampling boots of thousands of travelers. An attractive destination for those looking for a unique combination of primordial landscapes and nomadic culture, almost vanished elsewhere in the world, Mongolia has held on to the old ways whilst sampling the new. Mongolia’s nomads have retained their traditions since the days of Genghis Khan’s empire, while services and facilities for travelers have taken big strides forward to improve the level of service and quality of infrastructure. A visit to Mongolia – the land of spectacular scenery and remarkable history - is a unique experience unlike any other. 2.Cambodia Cambodia lies on the Gulf of Thailand and much of its coastline is a long, serene stretch of beach. In the north of the country live hospitable villagers, and in the center lies Tonle Sap, the country’s largest lake, which is an important inland fishery and has excellent agricultural land around it because of the seasonally reversing flow of water between the lake and the Mekong River. The highlight of Cambodia, and a source of great national pride, is the grandiose temples scattered around the Angkor complex, a remainder of the great Khmer-dominated Angkor Empire. These marvelous temples and shrines were built to symbolize the sheer power of the kings of the time and are a combination of Buddhist and Hindu architecture. With the end of the long years of war, isolation and cruelty, Cambodia today offers travelers from all over the world a glimpse into its unique culture and history. 3.Vietnam In today’s world, there are a few countries whose names are associated with war. Vietnam undoubtedly belongs to this grim list, and this is only one of the reasons why a trip through this remote region is so exciting and yet surprising, because Vietnam is not all about a war. A trip could involve traveling through the unparalleled scenery of Ha Long Bay, or ‘landing dragon bay’, with its 3000 islets. Alternatively, it could involve traveling to the northern territories, where you could visit the remote villages of Vietnam’s diverse ethnic groups. The name ‘Mekong Delta’ might sound frightening and mysterious to some people, but in fact this is one of the country’s most scenic and pastoral regions, where the daily routine takes place beside the flow of the wide Mekong. 4.Laos Following the Vietnam War, it is also known to be the most heavily bombed country in the world. While the majority of the countries in Southeast Asia are developing and opening their frontiers to Westerners, it seems that Laos is still a riddle in the Asian jigsaw. The French colonialists may have best described Laos when they ruled Indochina: “The Vietnamese plant the rice, the Cambodians watch it grow, and the Lao listen to the pace of its growth”. In many ways, a trip to Laos is a trip to the ‘lost East’. Laos resembles how Thailand looked some 50 years ago. Today, after years of isolation from the outer world, Laos is slowly opening up and allowing visitors to explore its hidden secrets. 5.Russia Russia is the world's largest country, spanning over two continents, and as such, brings together people of different ethnicities, and features a wide variety of landscapes. From nomadic reindeer herders in Arctic Siberia, maintaining their simple lifestyle in one of the world's least hospitable environments, all the way to city dwellers inhabiting some of the most vibrant cities in Europe. Russia is one of those destinations that you can return to again and again, and on each trip discover new aspects of this vast territory and its rich history. A trip to Russia is also a journey to a superpower that is hesitant to shed its Cold War perceptions, and still project both to its people, and the world's nations that though the war is over, it still holds its ground firmly and proudly. 6.China This isolated, Confucian society, which had long observed the rest of the world from a distance, and not been part of it, became a communist country that opened its gates to the West only towards the end of the last millennium. With this opening-up, known in China as the ‘opening of the Great Wall’, and the growing influx of visitors from all over the world, the Chinese initially feared that ‘when you open the doors, the flies come in’. However, small villages have now turned into vast cities, bicycles have been replaced by luxury cars, and the will to become a mega-power has replaced the ‘closed-door policy’ that had prevailed for generations. Since this change of attitude, China has constantly been going through massive changes, to the extent that we can now expect tomorrow's China to be very different from todays. 7.Korea what is the secret of the country, that just like a Phoenix, rose from the ashes and made it to the exclusive Asian Tigers group of well-developed economies? Traveling through South Korea allows you to immerse yourself into the amazing fusion that Korean contemporary culture is all about, from Confucianism to Buddhism to excessive Consumerism and Materialism, but also the admiration that the Korean people have for the amazing natural features surrounding them. Trips here make a perfect mix of urban and natural landscapes, old and new customs, and an up-close encounter with the Korean unique culinary world. 8.Taiwan

2. The older generation knows the island of Taiwan as Formosa, literally meaning “beautiful island”, a name given to it by Portuguese sailors first observing the island in the 16th century. However only those who have actually visited know how apt this name is. Little known to most travelers, Taiwan is home to some amazing natural features. From the thick and ancient forests covering the highlands, to amazing sand beaches, and the world’s highest concentration of thermal hot springs, Taiwan offers beautiful scenery. All this natural beauty served as the backdrop to some of the most turbulent historical events East Asia has known. This relatively small island has been trampled by the boots of Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors, the Japanese aggressor, settlers sent by the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and fragments of the Chinese Republican Army fleeing from the Red Army. Add to this the unique culinary traditions evolved on the island for generations, and all this makes Taiwan a great place for nature lovers, hikers, food lovers, and anyone looking to discover a place that is still relatively off the travel map. 9.Bhutan Slowly opening up to visitors from outside, in a much-controlled manner, Bhutan, the shy Himalayan kingdom offers those visitors an authentic journey into a culture that still retains a medieval feel to it, through beautiful Himalayan landscapes, and along historic sites that tells the story of a country that is about to go through a major change in years to come. 10.Nepal The country is dotted with historical sites, testimony to different times when it was divided into small warring kingdoms which left for generations to come magnificent architectural wonders. The devastating earthquake of April 2015 has left its scars throughout the country and caused serious damages to some of these ancient structures. However, these has been carefully restored to bring back their ages old glory. Nevertheless, the country, heavily relying on tourism, needs the support of international travelers to overcome the aftereffects of this tremendous event. The above are the countries we travel in Asia.Let our expert tour planners tailor an experience for you!