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A stunning country highlighted by friendly people and amazing landscapes that has weathered a difficult history, Cambodia is home of the magnificent Angkor Wat and other temples.
Visitors may come to see one of the manmade wonders of the world, but end up staying for the delightfully empty beaches, remote jungles, mysterious rivers and the incredible beauty and history of Cambodia. Jewels of the country include dazzling national parks like Bokor on the southern coast and haven to endangered species Virachay bordering Laos and Vietnam.
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A part of the world that has been civilised for nearly 5,000 years, and in fact has considered itself the centre of the world, China has had a major impact internationally on art, culture and science. It remains a land filled with mystery and a storehouse of archaeological and cultural treasures. China’s geography is vast, as are its climate extremes. The country’s topography is rich in scenic landscapes, ranging from the peaks of the Himalayas to dramatic river gorges and vast desert regions.
China is the world’s third-largest country in land mass, and the world’s largest in terms of population. China’s past has gone from a country with early roots in international trade and exploration to a closed society, which is once again opening up to trade and tourism with the larger world. Each year, more and more visitors see China as a major travel destination, and the county’s hotel and tourism infrastructure grows to meet these demands.
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| Visiting Hong Kong can feel like wandering onto a movie set. Standing on deck of the
Star Ferry as it glides across the harbour, riding the ultramodern railway across the island, or taking in the stunning views from atop
Victoria Peak; one might feel they have somehow landed in the middle of an epic drama where the past has melted into the present. |
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India; a land of mystery and mayhem. Where cattle are sacred and have the right of way and beggars often seem to rule the streets. Here is a land so diverse that you have to visit to understand its chaos, its charm, its colourful history and its spectacular architecture.
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The name Indonesia means ‘Indian islands’, and indeed there are some 17,500 islands here, of which only about 6,000 are inhabited. Most of Indonesia’s population reside on five main islands and 30 archipelagos: the main islands are Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya, and Java. Indonesia shares New Guinea Island with Papua New Guinea and the island of Kalimantan (Borneo) with Malaysia.
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is a small port town turned metropolis and is the country’s centre of business and government. Home to about eight million residents, it serves as the main gateway into Indonesia and offers a complementary blend of Western architecture and modern comforts, along with Indonesian cultural values.
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| Ancient
ritual and dynamic pop culture live and
breathe side by side. You can spend
weeks soaking up traditional culture
from Japan’s many temples, kabuki
theatre, tea ceremonies and
extraordinary museums. If contemporary
culture and high-technology is more your
thing,you’ll find futuristic wonderlands
in Japan’s captivating cities of
shimmering skyscrapers, pumping discos,
and spirited sake and sushi houses. |
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Only 4% of the size of China; South Korea lies below the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula. It is mountainous in the east and in the west and south there are many harbours, quaint bays and offshore islands.
Korea’s history dates back as far as 2333 BC. Surrounded by powerful neighbours, it has come under attack on numerous occasions and over the millennia responded by turning its back on the world and developing its own unique culture in isolation, a fact that keeps tourism levels high.
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Considered by many seasoned travellers to be the untapped gem of Southeast Asia, the diverse landlocked country of Laos is full of surprises. From the mountainous northern highlands to the 4,000 Islands of the Mekong, this nation of just six million has an incredibly diverse geography to match its colourful culture.
Buddhism is the dominant theme of this communist nation, followed closely by the animistic traditions of the hill tribes. These ethnic minorities are a big part of what makes Laos so unique. It takes a long time to travel from the north of the country to the south, where the lengthy Mekong River flows into Cambodia. However, thanks to the steady growth of national airline Laos Airways, many urban centres in Laos can be easily reached by plane. |
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Macau is designated a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China, and maintains a status similar to that of Hong Kong. Located on China’s southern coast on the western bank of the Pearl River, Macau borders Guangdong province. Macau is around 35 miles from Hong Kong, and less than 90 miles from the city of Guangzhou.
The territory is noted as being both the first and last European colony in China and the impact of the colonisation is evident in the architecture here, even more so than in Hong Kong. Strolling through the streets of the old city, you can easily convince yourself that you are somewhere in Europe. Although the population here are mostly Chinese, there is still a small percentage of Portuguese.
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Malaysia is one of the fast-growing economies collectively known as the ‘Asian Dragons’. Located in Southeast Asia, it consists of two geographical regions divided by the South China Sea. The Malay peninsular (or West Malaysia) shares a border with Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south, while East Malaysia occupies the northern part of the island of Borneo, including the states of Sarawak and Sabah.
The Malay peninsular is over 800kms long and features a mountain range along its backbone and dense rain forests. There are also many islands and outcrops of limestone dotted along the coast, especially in the Kuala Lumpur and Kampar Valley areas.
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Located in the Indian Ocean some 435 miles (700kms) southwest of Sri Lanka, the Republic of the Maldives is an island nation comprised of 26 atolls encompassing 1,192 islets, of which about 200 are inhabited. With around 300,000 inhabitants, the Maldives is the world’s smallest Islamic nation and also the smallest Asian nation based on population.
As a holiday destination, the Maldives presents an idyllic tropical paradise with stunning coastal scenery and beaches that wouldn’t look out of place on the front of a postcard. A well developed tourist infrastructure makes holidaying a smooth and trouble-free experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
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Myanmar is one the last truly untapped regions in Southeast Asia. It has a richly diverse culture with some of the deepest running Buddhist heritage on the planet. Bordered by Thailand, Laos, China, India and Bangladesh, Myanmar is a land inhabited by many different peoples. Colourful hill tribes dot the highlands, coastal fishing communities live along the beautiful Indian Ocean, and throughout there are the smiling faces of the Burmese.
Myanmar’s capital Yangon has retained much of its languid tropical feel. Crumbling colonial buildings are slowly being restored as new hotels, guesthouses and restaurants fill the niche of catering to travellers needs. You may not find a wealth of luxury accommodations here, but there are plenty of accommodation choices in all the main tourist towns.
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Affectionately referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient Seas', the 7,107 Filipino islands span the South China and Philippine seas like scattered pearls. After more than 300 years of Spanish rule, the islands have cultivated a unique blend of Southeast Asian and European traditions. In fact, local exuberance is often compared to the Latin zeal for life.
The Philippines is the only predominantly Christian country in Asia. This is an ideal place for Western travellers to visit as English is widely spoken and understood, and it is rarely difficult to find someone who can offer assistance or simply old-world hospitality.
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Singapore is at the crossroads of Asia. It is a vibrant metropolis where close to 3 million Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians live and work side-by-side. This colourful mix of cultures, spiced with Western influences, creates a wonderful blend. The uniqueness of each culture is celebrated here in its own special way. Singapore is at its most remarkable in its little alleyways and colourful shops in Chinatown; its incense-filled temples and noisy street operas of Little India. The whole place is a colourful, living, breathing, hum of intriguing activity.
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Sri Lanka, one of the pearls in the Indian Ocean was considered by Marco Polo to be the finest island of its size in all the world, and you'll likely agree after exploring the country's fabled delights.
A land of tropical beauty and a thousand breathtaking views it oozes tourist appeal. Verdant tea covered mountains, multi-coloured rice paddies, laid back village lifestyles, coconut fringed beaches, underwater gardens, cascading waterfalls, colourful festivals and magnificent ancient cities; Sri Lanka is a feast for the eyes. Get to know it before you visit via these informative guide pages. |
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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) is a picturesque mountainous island lying off the south-east coast of mainland Asia. It lies on the western edge of the Pacific "rim of fire," and continuous tectonic movements has created majestic peaks, rolling hills and plains, basins, coastlines and other wonders worth discovering. Get to know it before you visit via these informative guides before you set foot in the country.
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Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles; where the country itself is as diverse and spectacular as the glossy postcards depict. Thailand is a beautiful country, offering something for everyone:
beautiful beaches, historic culture and museums, lively arts, a good nightlife and one of the best cuisines in the world. The north has lush mountains and wild rivers, the south offers numerous islands and beaches, and the centre boasts bustling Bangkok. It is a relatively safe and stable country with
friendly people who enjoy an easy-going attitude towards life.
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Uzbekistan is the most historically-fascinating of the Central Asian republics. Within it are some of the oldest towns in the world, turquoise domes, minarets and a multitude of preserved relics of the Silk Road’s treasures. The Ferghana Valley, surrounded by mountains, still produces silk and is well worth visiting for its friendly bazaars and landscape of cotton fields, mulberry trees and fruit orchards. Uzbekistan's mountain ranges draw hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers, while skilled mountaineers come to climb some of the highest peaks in the world. Uzbekistan is ripe for adventure.
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| Yet more doors are being opened and travel to exotic destinations such as Vietnam are now opening up to tourism and business ventures. Hotel Travel Network is again able to help you with your travel and accommodation plans to this fascinating destination. From our hotel listings to our travel information that includes sightseeing and leisure activities, you'll find what you are looking for on these pages. If you are stuck for answers or need to get more information...just ask us via our contact us or mailbag pages and we will give you the answers you are looking for. |
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