It is daunting to know the kind of spirit that the ‘land of the extremes,’ Asia, upholds! From man-made landmarks to natural heritage, this land holds the most populated countries and houses some of the most spectacular marvels on the planet. Witness the legacy of the kings who built the Great Wall in China; feast your eyes on architectural marvels in Middle Eastern countries where gold is sold in an ATM; see for yourself what a man-made island looks like on this continent; and hundreds of other spots that need no introduction.This Pangea piece is a shelter for the ten longest rivers in the world and is also a business center for some of the most powerful and growing economies, housing the oldest cultures known to man. Explore the legacy of Asia with Move on Leisure and know why it is regarded as the land of the Orient, the land of contrasts, in a way that will help you make memories like never before.
Spanning across a dozen countries, hundreds of islands, many traditional cultures, and spectacular natural wonders, this region can easily take a lifetime to explore.Honored and called the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), it hosts eight countries in total: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan
The land that found the genesis of Hinduism and Buddhism is known to house some of the most popular historical and cultural assets known to man
Around 13,000 Buddhist temples at Bagan, Myanmar, remain unparalleled in their aesthetic sense and still adorn the sunlight that once powered the ancient Kingdom of Pagan. Experience what the generations of Khmer rulers left as their legacy through majestic temples that recorded time. Liberally spend a few days in the Angkor archeological park in Cambodia, which will leave you spellbound
Ever heard of a cuisine that blends Indian, Chinese, and Malay flavors all on one menu? Malaysia will welcome you with food like never before, and when you are done, you can always stop by at the 200-year-old temples, colonial buildings, and mosques at Penang's capital, Batu Caves, Georgetown, or reach out to lay eyes on the sky-scraping Petronas Towers.
The Bay of the Descending Dragons at Halong Bay, Vietnam, houses thousands of limestone islets frothed with rich flora. This is one place for adventure sports, if you are up for them. Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Indonesia, hosts a large range of unearthly landscapes. Witness the Lao architecture at Luang Prabang; this place has some amazing waterfalls, echoing caves, and bathing pools.
Masungi Georeserve in the Philippines is a huge rainforest area with adjacent places offering a wide range of beaches, shopping hubs, and excellent food. Timor-Leste is a great tourist attraction for long walks, beaches, watching whales, scuba diving, and experiencing marine life like never before. Singapore joins the race of unraveling fun with its nightlife, high-rolling, high-tech adventures, party cities, botanic gardens, and what not.
Hiking in Sapa, Ambience at Hoi An (Vietnam), Lakes at Coron Island, Symmetrical Chocolate Hills in Bohol (Philippines), Islands of the Gods Bali (Indonesia); literally, as mystic as it could sound, this piece of continent promises you the best in the world.
From a spiritual journey to adventure-adrenaline junkie; from pristine divinity to unearthly scenic sense This place has it all! Move On Leisure recommends this to you with pride!.
Once regarded as the cradle of ancient civilizations, it is now home to almost 2 billion people on the planet. This region contains the world’s metropolises, such as Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, and endless archipelagoes at the borders of the Great Pacific.The Far East Asian Subcontinent region houses China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. Venture with Move on Leisure to know what every country has in store for you.
China might surprise you with its history when you take a stroll through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Old Silk Road in the Turkic Xinjiang province, and scores of terracotta warriors in Xi’an. There are tons of hiking destinations laced with skyscrapers, such as the iconic karst scenery in Guilin, Guangxi Province, the Tibetan Plateau, Pudong, Shanghai, Potala Palace, Lhasa, and the Great Everest!
Hong Kong will welcome you for a soul-searching experience with its 268-step climb to the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island. Hire a tram to take you through Victoria Park, right in the central region. The Star Ferry will leave you spellbound on the way to Kowloon with the best skyline views. Macau is no less impressive, featuring centuries-old Portuguese architecture and ruins. Taipei 101 will also give you a bit of insight as to how the fetish of creating the tallest towers came into existence.
Japan, the land of the rising sun, will leave you with more than what you are seeking to experience. This is the land where bullet trains first dawned; try your hand at the Vertical Pinball-Pachinko, experience a ride in the world’s largest caldera in Mount Aso, and what not? You will be taken into a trance while walking through the manic neon districts of Shinjuku, Tokyo. The Peace Park and Peace Museum will help you get a glimpse of what Hiroshima and Nagasaki overcame to be where they are today. For adventure junkies, there are tons of spewing-ash volcanoes in the bay of Kagoshima. This is truly a mini-Silicon Valley that has had its technology developed in various different ways. Kyoto, the ancient capital of this country-island, is truly a cultural heart with many ancient Buddhist temples..
North and South Korea are rather the silent giants who have cradled the cultural importance of the land. You should never miss the Arirang Festival’s Mass Games in Pyongyang. Visit the DMZ, the last frontier of the Cold War, to catch a sight of what war history can speak of. Mongolia’s Kazakh Eagle Hunter’s Festival in Olgii attracts tourists from around the world every year in huge numbers
Though the Far East is a land known to keep up its heritage and culture, you will find tons to experience in this spirited land. Move on Leisure promises to leave you with a culture- and diversity-filled experience in this land that stitches religion, culture, and heritage in a way like none other.
