25 Most Beautiful Places in Asia1

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Best Tourist Spots in Asia

1. What Are the Best Places in Asia to Travel?

Gujarat, India

The nations largest producer of cotton and salt, Gujarat is the birthplace of MahatmaGandhi. In 2005 and 2006 heavy monsoons caused severe flooding, killing more than

1,000 people and devastating both infrastructure and agriculture. Climate change isexpected to lead to increasingly unpredictable monsoon rains and floods.

Maladives, Indian Ocean

Famous for its 1,200 tropical islands, snow-white beaches, swaying palm trees, and richlycolored coral reefs, the Republic of Maldives stretches across more than 600 miles. With

80 percent of the country less than 3.3 feet above sea level, rising ocean levels and apotential increase in the intensity of tropical storms pose a serious threat.

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is a tropical metropolis where the traditional East meets the modernity of theWest. But geography exposes it to flooding, especially during the monsoon season. The

city is already sinking due to its soft underground, heavy urbanization, and excessivepumping of groundwater. Much of Bangkok could be underwater before the end of the

century.

Cherrapunji, India

Shrouded in clouds and surrounded by waterfalls, Cherrapunji is one of the wettestplaces on Earth. Paradoxically, its residents face water shortages, since there is generallyno rain for nearly eight months of the year. Rainfall has decreased over the last century,

and erosion from deforestation limits the grounds capacity to store rainwater.


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Komodo Island, Indonesia

The sea surrounding Komodo provides some of the worlds best diving, thanks to itsspectacular fish and coral reefs. The island is also home to Komodo dragons, lizards that

grow up to 10 feet long. Rising sea levels threaten to flood its mangrove forests andbeaches, while increased acidification and rising surface temperatures may eventually kill

the coral.

Mount Al Makmal, Lebanon

At one time the plains and mountains of Lebanon were densely covered with majesticcedar trees. Today, the remains of the immense forests are found on the high slopes of

Mount al-Makmal in northern Lebanon. The last ancient cedars face a severe threat fromrising temperatures and decreases in precipitation, which could leave Makmals slopes

barren.

Ganges Delta, Bangladesh

Nutrients from the two great rivers of Ganges and Brahmaputra feed the soil of thepaddies in the low-lying Ganges Delta. Some 300 million people depend on the cropsproduced here. The delta spreads over a massive 65,000 square miles. Climate change

could increase rainfall and cause more frequent flooding and monsoons.

Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the worlds greatest metropolises. But it now suffers from aphenomenon known as heat islands, a characteristic of mega cities in which artificialheat from car exhaust and factory emissions creates a local greenhouse effect. If global

temperatures continue to rise, the heat in big cities like Tokyo could increase.


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Tian Shan, Kasakhstan

Farmers and cattle breeders at the foot of the Tian Shan mountain range have beendependent on meltwater from Central Asian glaciers for 3,000 years. But in the past 50

years, the glaciers have lost about 36 percent of their mass. With temperatures projectedto increase, water may be limited at a time when demand is growing quickly.

Kushiro Marsh, Japan

Today the red-crowned crane is the second-rarest crane species in the world. There areabout 1,200 in Hokkaido, where they breed, stalk the fields, and perform wild courtshipdances.Their habitat is shrinking as massive developments, deforestation, and rising sea

levels threaten the Kushiro marshland.

Mergui Archipelago, Burma

Blue waters and white coral reefs are home to some of the last surviving nomadic seahunters and gatherers in the world. Their very existence is now endangered by changes in

ocean movement and rising sea temperatures, which also threaten the entire reefecosystem.

Indus River, Pakistan

Fed by glaciers on the Himalayan mountains, the Indus runs for 1,900 miles, nourishingtemperate forests, plains, and countryside. The melting of the Tibetan glaciers and anincreasingly irregular precipitation pattern could create more intense water shortages.

Borneo, Indonesia

Many of the worlds remaining wild orangutans live in the rainforests of Borneo. Butthese rainforests are being stripped of trees as a result of logging, road construction, andpalm-oil plantations. Now rising temperatures are reducing the abundance of fruit and

increasing the incidence of malaria and the risk of forest fires. Beijing

Beijing is Chinas capital and, with its huge multilane highways, is a major transportationhub. But the desert is encroaching on this metropolis. Beijing is plagued by sandstormshowling in from Inner Mongoliaone storm dumped almost 364,000 tons of sand anddirt on the city in 2005. Rising temperatures combined with less predictable rain patterns

are likely to reduce water supplies and augment desertification.


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Nuwara Eliya, SriLanka

The hillsides here are perfectly suited for growing tea, which requires an even distributionof rainfall throughout the year, moderate temperatures, and a sunny climate. Yet

increasing temperatures and drier weather are likely to create droughts that will reduce

the yield and damage many of the plants. Heavier rainfall could also cause soil erosionand landslides.

Lake Baikal, Russia

Lake Baikal in southern Siberia is the worlds oldest and deepest lake, containing morewater than all of North Americas Great Lakes combined. The lakes biodiversity hasadapted to cold, long winters, but its waters have been warming over the last several

decades. If temperatures continue to rise as projected, the entire ecosystem could suffer.

Sulu Sulawesi Sea, Malayasia

Historically, the Bajau people have lived a nomadic seafaring life in this tropical monsoonclimate. But traditional life is growing increasingly complicated. Overfishing and other

illegal tactics such as blasting and poison-fishing are damaging the coral reefs. Rising sea-surface temperatures and increasing acidification only exacerbate this problem.

Me Kong Delta, Vietnam

A lush area of vast plantations and one of Vietnams largest rice-, vegetable-, and fruit-

producing regions, the delta is threatened by upstream dams and pollution. The projectedrise in sea level could increase saltwater intrusion into freshwater ponds and rice fields. Itcould also cause flooding, leading to a loss of cropland and mangroves.

Empty Quarter, Saudi Arabia

The Empty Quarter is the largest continuous sand sea in the world. For centuries,Bedouin communities have survived in this vast wilderness. The vegetationscattered

herbs, shrubs, and weedsfeeds the Bedouins livestock, and this sensitive ecosystem isparticularly vulnerable to increasing temperatures.

Bayan Olgii, Mangolia

Today, half of the nearly 3 million Mongolians still live as herdsmen. They lead a pastoralway of life, moving around in search of pastures for their livestock and sites for their

gers, round, moveable dwellings. Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns couldexpand the Gobi desert, threatening the nomadic way of life.


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Amman, Jordan

This city of 3 million, perched on hills between the desert and the fertile valley below,draws its drinking and irrigation water from the Jordan River. Yet the rivers flow has

decreased in recent decades. Temperature rises and precipitation drops are expected to

increase the severity of water shortages, fueling tension in the region.

Altai Mountains, Russia

The Russian section of this mountain range is on UNESCOs World Heritage Listbecause of its diverse plant life, which varies from steppe to mixed forest to alpinevegetation. Temperatures have been rising over the last century and a significant

reduction of the permafrost is expected in the coming decades, threatening this uniquenatural habitat.

Sagarmatha Himilayas, Nepal

The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is known to the Nepalese asSagarmatha. This high-altitude landscape of snow and rock is home to the snow leopard,

musk deer, and red panda. Two thirds of the Himalayan glaciers have retreatedsignificantly, a trend that could lead to rapid expansion of glacial lakes, causing floods

and landslides.

Yangtze River

Stretching for 3,900 miles from the Tibetan plateau to the East China Sea, the Yangtze isthe longest river in Asia. Due to the diminishing of the Tibetan glaciers, the flow of theonce mighty Yangtze could dwindle during the dry season in the future, reducing the

availability of fresh water in large parts of China all year round and lowering rice yields.

Mount Chomo, Bhutan

The ruins of Sey Dzong, a 17th-century fortress monastery, lie at the foot of the holymountain of Chomo Lhari. For centuries, the population has depended on melt water

from the glaciers of the high mountains to irrigate their farmland. As melt-off from theglaciers increases, the rapidly increasing flow of water could pose a serious threat.


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2. What are the most popular places and safest places to

travel in Asia

Southeast Asia is a collection of related but dissimilar states squeezed between the IndianOcean and the Pacific Ocean. The area has long been a favorite corner of the world for globe-

tramping backpackers, well-known for its perfect beaches, tasty cuisine, low prices, and good air

connections.

These are the nine of the most prominent cities in Southeast Asia:

Bangkok Thailand's bustling, cosmopolitan capital with nightlife and fervour

Jakarta the perennially congested capital and largest city of Indonesia

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) The Bustling Metropolis that has become Vietnam's largest city

and the economic centre of the south

Kuala Lumpur grown from a small sleepy Chinese tin-mining village to a bustling metropolis

Luang Prabang a UNESCO World Heritage City known for its numerous temples, colonial era

architecture, and vibrant night market

Manila historic, bustling, awe-inspiring, Manila is a blend of cultures and flavors with many places

to see

Phnom Penh a rough city striving to retain the name of "Paris of the East", as it was known before

1970

Singapore modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences

Yangon(formerly Rangoon) the commercial capital of Myanmar, known for its pagodas and

colonial architecture

These are some of the largest and most famous destinations outside of major cities.

Angkor Archaeological Park magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire

Bali unique Hindu culture, beaches and mountains on the Island of the Gods

Boracay long white sand beaches and bustling nightlife Borobudur one of the largest Buddhist temples in the world

Gunung Mulu National Park fantastic limestones caves and karst formations

Ha Long Bay literally translated as "Bay of Descending Dragons", famous for its scenic rock

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Komodo National Park the komodo is the biggest reptile in the world, and it can only be found

in this national park

Krabi Province beach and watersports mecca, includes Ao Nang, Rai Leh, Ko Phi Phi and Ko

Lanta

Preah Vihear cliff-top temple pre-dating Angkor Wat

Southeast Asia is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and for a reason. Some of the

countries here have it all: a tropical climate, warm (or hot!) all year around, rich culture,

gorgeous beaches, wonderful food and last but not least, low prices. While its history and modern-day

politics are complex, most of it is also quite safe for the traveler and easy to travel around in.

3. How come their places became popular?

People who went there tell their friends about the place and thus the news or

promotion were transferred by word of mouth

Promotion is important; the places became popular because the respective

tourism agencies of the countries disseminate the information by advertising

Summary:

It is nice to travel to other continents especially Asia, you can find many

beautiful places to travel and culture to learn; every destination is a memorable

place in our lives. We travel most of the time to have fun and feel relaxed.

Traveling is fun but remember to always be prepared on what will possibly

happen and think carefully before u act, some places have laws that are not

applied to your birthplace. Prepare your pack; dont forget things that are

important in your trip like, ID, passport, clothes, and other things you use in

everyday life. I think this summary can help you, hopefully, to have ideas on whatplaces you want to travel and dos and donts in a specific place. Be sure to be

ready for any possible outcome. And most especially ENJOY your trip!

Alfred Adrian C. Bautista

III St. Thomas of Villanova
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