Asia is a continent that’s both accessible and affordable, offering colorful cities, fascinating cultures, amazing wildlife, and diverse landscapes to adventurous souls. Here are the top 8 Asian adventure hotspots that you should visit when you are in the region:
Surfing in Japan
Japan has many surfing resorts, mainly in the Chiba, Shonan and Shizuoka areas. In the south, there’s a series of islands with great surfing and a tropical climate the whole year round.
Cruise down the Ganges in India
Explore the Ganges River and see India’s communities, wildlife and cultures untouched by tourism. The Ganges is the most sacred of Indian rivers and is now navigable, a 7-night City of Light river cruise taking you to Moghul forts and palaces and India’s holiest cities.
Paddling in Thailand
River paddling is popular and, during the dry season from January to the end of May, you can paddle in the Maekok and Pai rivers, which flow through lovely gorges and remote wilderness. Paddling and/or kayaking also enables you to venture deeper into the unexplored natural environment of Northern Thailand.
Kite surfing in the Philippines
The Philippines has numerous beaches and kitesurfing schools. The monsoon winds dictate the kite surf season and surfing conditions can vary. The tropical weather provides a relaxed setting, perfect for lovers of the outdoors escaping to any of the 7,107 islands. The best area to kite-surf in the country is Boracay, an island off the Panay coast. Known to the world as a tropical paradise, it offers other beach- related activities other than surfing. If you wish to stay longer, there is a great selection of condo for rent on Zipmatch. Take a look at the luxury properties of the Philippine real estate and get lost in love with the country’s best sceneries.
Cycle Island Hopping style in Sri Lanka
Cycle across the paddy fields and lowland jungles before heading along the winding roads of the Knuckles Mountain Range with tea plantations, Buddhist shrines/temples, old hill stations with their colonial architecture. Finish the trip with a couple of nights at the beach.
Explore Gigantic Caves in Vietnam
In Vietnam’s jungles are some amazing caverns, the largest being Son Doong Cave. It is one of the world’s biggest and only recently accessible caves to tourists. Forests of tall trees grow in spaces big enough for skyscrapers and include giant stalactites, monkeys, hornbills and flying foxes. Visits are limited and costly but there are other more affordable caves nearby, which are equally spectacular.
Walk between the villages of Nepal
Nepal has many charming historical hill villages to visit. Stay in one of the comfortable guesthouses while enjoying delicious local food. Sailung Peak, at 3,146 metres, is a holy area for Buddhists and Hindus. The rolling hills are visually stunning and the area is famed for having great sunrises.
Trekking in Bhutan
A scenic trek in Bhutan is the Laya-Gasa, with views of beautiful and unspoiled Himalayan landscapes. A typical trek lasts 1-2 weeks over several hundred kilometers of alpine meadows, high mountain passes and sub-tropical jungles.
