Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. "Lonely Planet" recently announced the "Best in Asia Destination Top 10" through surveys across Asia. This article picks out the 5 best destinations, does it meet your expectations?
1. Hokkaido, Japan
Hokkaido is located in the northernmost part of Japan. KONAYUKI means "powder snow" in Japanese, which refers to the powdery snow that is born when the temperature drops below 0°C. Hokkaido is icy and snowy in winter, where you can watch snow festivals and ice skating, and it is also a resort for winter tourism and skiing.
In summer, the wild flowers bloom and the climate is cool, making it a famous summer resort in Japan. Sapporo in Hokkaido is the largest tourist center city in Hokkaido.
Other major cities and tourist areas in Hokkaido are Asahikawa, Hakodate, Otaru, Kushiro, Biei, Furano, Monbetsu, Abashiri, Noboribetsu (hot spring), Jozankei Hot Spring, Shiretoko Peninsula (World Heritage Site), Lake Akan. Sapporo's ramen, hairy crab seafood, etc. are all delicacies that cannot be missed when visiting Hokkaido.
2. Jeonju, South Korea
Jeonju is located at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula and is one of the most traditional cities in Korea. With a history of more than 1,300 years, it is the capital of post-Baekje and the birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty.
Jeonju is one of the best-preserved ancient villages in Korea. It is the hometown of Pansori, a cappella, which is listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
3. Vietnam Con Dao
The Conlun Archipelago consists of 16 large and small islands. It is a resort with dense jungle, high-quality sandy beaches and beautiful coral seas. Con Dao was included in Lonely Planet's "10 Most Romantic Travel Destinations in the World" in 2011.
Every year from February to July is a good season for diving, and as many as 270 kinds of soft and hard corals are bred in the pollution-free seawater. The adjacent Bay Canh uninhabited island is the only place where green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles lay eggs.
From April to October every year, visitors can touch the island to witness the production process of sea turtles and feel the wonder of life!
4. Ipoh, Malaysia
This Ipoh, known as the "city of millionaires", is a fusion of romantic European style and precipitation of hot and humid atmosphere that you can't miss. Known as a must-see, Kellie Castle was built in 1915 by a Scottish manor man named William Kellie Smith.
According to legend, he wanted to give this castle to his beloved wife, carefully designed the beautiful building, and even reserved an elevator shaft inside, which can be said to be quite modern at the time.
Locals say there are rumors of ghost stories about Kelly's Castle, but the unique architectural appearance even Malaysians like to visit during the day.
5. Pemuteran, Indonesia
Pemuteran is an inconspicuous fishing village located in northern Bali, adjacent to Ocean Park and Menjangan Island. From here, boats will sail to Java, and the sand on the beach is black, but the coral reefs in front of the beach form a dreamy coral garden, with colorful fish passing through it.
It is perfect for diving and snorkeling, and the famous underwater sculpture of the Coral Goddess is located in Pemuteran.
