Why You Should Visit Asia
If you’re looking for an amazing travel destination, you can’t go wrong with Asia. This huge continent has so much to offer, from stunning natural scenery to fascinating historical sites. It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced traveler or you are just starting your travel journey. Asia for the most part, is extremely easy to travel and cheap! You can also do multiple countries in a relatively short time frame as they are connected. Here are just a few of the many reasons why Asia should be on your travel bucket list!
Top Things to See in Asia
For starters, Asia is home to some of the most beautiful places in the world. From the snow-capped mountains of Japan to the tropical beaches of Thailand, there’s no shortage of breathtaking scenery. If you love nature, you’ll definitely want to check out the following places:
- Zhangjiajie (Avatar Mountains) in China, for floating mountains
- Li River (Guilin) in China, for the most out of this world views
- Mount Batur in Bali, for a great sunrise trek
- Nusa Penida Island in Bali, for white sand beaches and crystal clear waters
- Seminyak in Bali, for the most incredible sunset on the beach
- Phi Phi Islands in Thailand, for gorgeous island life
- Ella Town in Sri Lanka, for seeing Blue whales and tea plantation fields whilst hanging out of a moving train!
The list could go on forever! I have lived in China for 5 years and I have managed to explore a few places in Asia during this time. Asia truly is like nothing else on this planet! The scenery, landscapes and history are my favourite things about living in Asia. I hope you find my blog inspiring enough to add some of these places to your own travel bucket list.
History and Culture in Asia
Furthermore, if you love learning about the history of a place, you’ll find plenty to explore in places like Sri Lanka, China and Vietnam. This side of the world is filled with a long, deep history and 100’s of unique cultures that have been formed over many years. Also, if you love a UNESCO Heritage Site, like I do then you will find 268 in Asia! I have been fortunate enough to see some of them and it is one of my goals to see all of the UNESCO Heritage sites in Asia and the world!
Accommodation and Food in Asia
Another reason why Asia is so great to travel, is because the accommodation options are varied and plentiful. There are so many hostels and high end hotels to choose from, you can tailor your trip easily to your budget. Plus, fancy hotels in Asia can be cheap and beautiful in comparison to travel in the west. I personally have stayed in some amazing resorts whilst traveling Asia and they haven’t broken the bank!
Additionally, Asia’s food scene is one not to be missed! There are so many options for trying new foods and you can eat like a Queen for super cheap. Whether you’re looking for street food staples like pho or pad thai, or something more exotic like sushi or yakitori, you’ll be able to find it in Asia. Obviously food hygiene standards aren’t the same like they are in the western world, so that is something to keep in mind when trying food from the streets.
Bucket List Countries I’ve Visited in Asia
- China
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Bali
- Sri Lanka
Bucket List Countries In Asia I will Visit Soon
- Philippines
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Vietnam
- Myanmar
