Asia is very well known for its historical values and rich culture. Since the development of the economy and people life standard, governments in Asian countries have tried to preserve the heritage and relics for their long time history. In this article, we will guide you through an Asia adventure tour to explore the beauty of top well-known Asian heritages.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
The bay is located in Quang Ninh Province, and includes the sea limestone and many cave systems. It is said that once upon a time a dragon was flying down this bay from the sky and releasing jades to form a defending wall to prevent the invaders. That is the reason why the Vietnamese people named this bay “Ha Long”, meaning the descending “Ha” of a dragon “Long”. After thousands of years, the wall collapsed and what was left of it were these majestic limestone in various shapes and sizes floating on the ocean. In a Vietnam adventure, tourists will have chance to learn about it.
Kamchatka Volcano
On Kamchatka peninsula in the East of Russia, there is a high density of volcanoes. Because of the location in the Pacific Ocean and the fertile land, this area has an abundant system of wild fauna and flora along with scenic natural sights. The most outstanding species in here to explore in an active travel Asia can be named such as white-tail eagles, falcons, sea otters, brown bears…
Bukhara historical center, Uzbekistan
Existed since ancient time, Uzbek city of Bukhara is located on the famous Silk Road. Being one of the biggest cities in Mid Asia, Uzbek has become a center for businessmen and tourists. This is also a well-known cultural center for an Asia adventure tour about Islam, especially shown in the unique architecture of Ismail Samanid Mausoleum.
Kyoto historical relic, Japan
Kyoto is the ancient capital and cultural center of Japan during the period from 794 to the 19th century, especially prosperous in the 8th and 17th century. This city is famous to tourists in their adventure tour in Asia for its traditional wood architecture, pretty gardens, impressive pagodas, large palace and beautiful museums.
Great Wall, China
With the length of over 20,000 kilometers, the Great Wall was built from the 3rd century B.C to the 17th century to protect the territory of China. It includes its endless wall, fortresses and watchtowers, all of which were totally built of mud, wood, brick and stones. This is also the cultural and traditional heritage of China which needs careful preservation. In an Asia adventure tour, you should not skip this place.
Mountain railway system, India
Built from the middle of 1881 to 1908, under the domination of British colonialists, the railway system on the mountain of India presents the outstanding techniques then. This railway system has helped change the economy and social and cultural situation of the areas it passes. Nowadays, it is still under operation, passing Darjeeling, Nilgiri Tamil Nadu and Shimla Hill. Enjoying an active travel in Asia, you can consider this place as your destination.
Dambulla Golden Temple, Sri Lanka
Located in the very center of Sri Lanka, it is the largest and best preserved cave monastery of the country. You can find many interesting features about it in an adventure tour Asia to Sri Lanka. The conservation area is under a soaring high rock, which was carved into Buddhist statue. This is a famous destination for pilgrims from the first century A.D.
Rainforest heritage on Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Including 2 national parks over the total area of more than 2 million hectares, this place has a very diverse fauna and flora system. Tourists can be shockingly surprised by the experiences they may have during their Southeast Asia adventure tours to Indonesia. There are 10,000 kinds of plants, 201 types of mammal and over 550 bird species. The sceneries are wonderful with caves, waterfalls, ice lakes, volcanoes and thousands of wild animal species such as tiger, elephants…
Obviously, this list is just a small part of outstanding sceneries and heritages in Asia. Only in an Asia adventure tour to this cultural and amazing region can you understand and explore the uniqueness of the tradition, custom and history here. Besides, there are more to learn about mysterious Asian country other than beautiful places. With the increasing development of tourism, Asia will attract tremendous visitors worldwide to come and visit its wonderful sceneries.
