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Ecotourism in Southeast Asia

james — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:16:29 +0000

The Thai National Forests is a perfect example of one of Southeast Asia’s natural beauty and rich culture. With such perfect sanctuaries, travelers from all around the world are beginning to show interest in these areas as part of their vacation. Participants will get the chance to visit such places as Budo Sungai-Padi, Erawan and Khao national parks, where tourists may have the opportunity to watch animals in their natural habitat such as elephants, tropical birds and even the Asiatic tigers. They will also get a crash course in conservative efforts as well as the status of the regional ecology which will also include lessons on creating communal farms, using biogas, reducing hunting and discouraging logging.

With its popularity on the rise, travelers will throng to the Southeast Asian region to participate in such activities – an estimated 60.4 million tourists came to this region in 2007 for holidaying and it is expected that the number will continue to rise. Visitors are beginning to relinquish traditional tour package and take up ecotourism as an alternative instead. When we talk about ecotourism, ethicality and responsibility are the words that come to mind, this is because travelers who are participating in these activities are making sure that they are trying their best to reduce the impact their presence will have on the environment and that their spending will benefit the locals. Countries in this region have begun to notice the growing potential of this form of tourism and they are investing in it by taking advantage of the natural and cultural heritage within their respective countries. Such examples would include the conservation focused tour of the Sukau rainforest in Malaysia as well as the solar powered lodges that are found in Sumatra, Indonesia.

The term ecotourism itself can be pretty vague but some factors can be spotted when researching to participate in such activities. One of the main questions one should ask is whether the tour operators or hotels incorporate sustainable energy practices such as water conservation or use solar power instead of the normal electricity and is it certified. Do not be fooled by the word eco – they can be used just as marketing tools, make sure the companies do contribute back to the local community in some form or the other such as in monetary form or even volunteer time. However, you just want to make sure that you do not turn your planned vacation into free labor, though you must have determination if you want to participate in such activities.

Asia Transport System

james — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:19:00 +0000

The whole of Asia is connected one way or another by a very extensive network of air routes, land routes and sea routes. Although all the countries are not interconnected unlike Europe, you can get around the countries in Asia through a more adventurous method. Most travelers would love to backpack their way around Asia, learning the methods and ways as they go along which is a great experience for them to go to the ground in understanding the culture here better. Asia.com.my have provided a list of transport systems found in around Asia. The major cities are all outlined with their major airlines as well as the systems that are found in them. Each country will be listed based on the different types of travelling methods there. On top of that a guide as to how to get around are also provided in sections of transport in asia.com.my.

To quantify Asia as a tourist destination would not be an easy task. We have compiled our resources from all over the world to put into asia.com.my to provide you with the best source you can find to all the different countries and culture in this continent. Although there might be some that we might have missed out, we will ensure that the resources will be made

About Asia

james — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:18:35 +0000

Asia, being the biggest continent in the world are filled with all types of people and culture. To being with, there is the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest, the longest river in Asia, the Yangtze river are all found here. It is divided into 6 different geographical areas.

The Middle East is made up of Yemen, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Palestinian Territories, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Israel and Lebanon. East Asia is made up of Taiwan, Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, North and South Korea. Central Asia consists of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikstan and Krygysztan while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and India makes up South Asia. Southeast Asia consists o Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Malaysia, Laos and East Timor while the Caucasus is made up of Russia,

East Asia

james — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:17:16 +0000

A big portion of East Asia is housed by China the second biggest country in Asia after Russia. Known as the sleeping giant of the world, China has since opened up its business market to the world and has created a major impact in the world economy ever since. It has since taken back Hong Kong from the British as well as Macau from the Portuguese who are both members of East Asia as well. Even if they belong to the administration of China, both Hong Kong and Macau still have their own set of legislation and government systems.

Japan, another economy big player is also a member of this cluster while countries like Taiwan, and South Korea too are big players in the manufacturing and electronic sectors globally. North Korea and Mongolia makes up the rest of the cluster. Most of the countries in around East Asia exudes some very strong Chinese influences perhaps due to its close proximity with the global giant. Where cities are concerned, Beijing who just hosted the recent 2008 Olympic games are renowned for its historical sites, Hong Kong and Tokyo are shopping paradises which are also fast moving metropolitans.

To some, East Asia is also known as the ‘Far East’ and is strongly linked with the Buddhist religion due to its strong Chinese ties. Most of the cities in around these countries serve international routes that come from all over the world. From neighbouring countries however, there are constant direct flights to cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, Tokyo, Seoul and others. On top of that there is also a Trans-Siberian Railway that connects Northern China with Mongolia and Russia.

At East Asia, there are a wide array of things you can do, like visiting the Great Wall of China or the Forbidden City in Beijing, taking the ride towards the Mount Everest base camp in Tibet, shop in Hong Kong, taking the fast speed bullet train in Tokyo or go the tallest building in Taipei. There is a documented travel guide included in asia.com.my that provides you with all the information you need in travelling to these sites. It is important for you to read these guides because there are certain landmarks like the Forbidden City that has a lot of accompanying stories which you might not have known before. Read this part first to find out what you need to know

Southeast Asia

james — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:16:33 +0000

There are many attractions in around Southeast Asia. In Cambodia, you can visit Angkor Wat, the 2000 year old remains of an ancient Khmer kingdom palace and temple. This is a world Heritage Site as well as other attractions here like Bayoun. Over in Vietnam, you can definitely see that there are still very much evidence of the post-war remnants left behind by the American army during the Vietnam war. The culture in around Vietnam is still very present where commuters heavily rely on motorcycles to get around.

In Kuala Lumpur, you can head out to the more modern architecture landmarks like the Petronas Twin towers which is the tallest twin buildings in the world. If you prefer the highlands or the caves there are the Mount Kinabalu and Mulu caves which are World Heritage Sites. Singapore a is a more modern city where you can enjoy shopping as it is one of the best place to do so. Thailand is very much renowned for its beaches and seaside resorts including the Koh samui and