Rich in culture and history with the oldest surviving civilizations in the world; breathtaking landscape; island paradises; spiritual retreats; welcoming people; a fantastic variety of cuisines and incredibly low costs of living: there have never been more reasons to visit Asia. The south east has long been a backpacker haven with Bali, Thailand and Malaysia among the most established destinations, all of which also offer equally attractive holiday options to the sunseeking luxury tourist. City slickers have plenty to choose from too: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Bangkok and Singapore are just a few of the buzzing metropolises on offer. Meanwhile economic powerhouses Japan, China and India would take a lifetime each to explore in full, and are amongst the most fascinating countries in the world to visit. Click below for cheap flights to Asia. |