Asia is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world to travel to.
As there are a number of hidden gems located all around Asia, Asia travel specialists Wendy Wu highlights some of most beautiful to inspire you on your next trip to Asia.
China – Zhangjiajie
Located in the northwestern part of the Hunan Province of China, is China’s very first National Forest Park, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
This protected natural wonder consists of thousands of narrow quartzite-sandstone formations, many of which rise over 200 meters above sea level, making it a unique scenic experience. While these massive karst pinnacles and spires might dominate the scenery in the Zhangjiajie mountains, this beautiful landscape also encompasses the world’s longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge, stunning waterfalls and pools, ravines with streams, large caves, and endangered plant and animal species.
If you have watched the movie Avatar, you may already be familiar with this place and will recognise the distinctive pillar-like mountains, since the movie was based at this location.
You can learn more about Zhangjiajie on Wendy Wu’s Dreams of Nature tour.
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Vietnam – Sapa Rice Terraces
The Sapa Rice Terraces are located in the northern mountainous provinces in Vietnam.
Created by weathered granite rock and mountain cliffs, and established by the French in 1922 as a hill station, Sapa Rice Terraces today are a huge tourist attraction.
Explore Sapa’s spectacular panoramic views and embrace a plunging valley surrounded by mountains on all sides. The local hill-tribe people have, through generations, grown rice in the fields here that stretch from the beginning of the mountains to almost the very top of them.
Apart from enjoying the scenic valleys that expand as far as the eye can see, you can immerse yourself in the local tribes’ tradition, life and culture that thrives on extremely hard work.
In September and October, the rice fields are ripe, which makes the rice terraces look like a golden slick of scarves flying above the green mountain slopes in the wind, making the whole valley and mountain landscape look otherworldly and beautiful.
You can learn more about the stunning Sapa Rice Terraces on Wendy Wu Tour’s Vietnam Adventure tour.
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India – Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Periyar Wildlife Reserve is a protected region near Thekkady, and is one of the most popular national parks in southern India. The park is particularly popular for its tigers and elephants.
The park covers an area of 357 square miles, in which you will discover rare, endangered plant and wildlife. The park even has a 12 square mile artificial lake created by the British in 1895.
Dig in and explore the hills and jungle scenery, while having the chance of spotting bison, wild boar, sambar, langur, hundreds of elephants and even tigers.
You can either explore the wildlife on a boat cruise or take the journey by foot, led by a tribal villager.
Learn more about the incredible Periyar Wildlife Reserve on Wendy Wu Tour’s Kerala & the Southern Highlights tour.
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Japan – Mt Fuji
Mount Fuji, commonly called Fujisan, stands 12,390 feet tall, making it Japan’s highest mountain.
Mount Fuji in an active volcano, though the last time it erupted was back in 1707.
The perfectly shaped mountain is considered one of Japan’s three sacred mountains, and not surprisingly has been a pilgrimage site for centuries with hikes to the top being a very popular activity.
On clear days Mount Fuji’s iconic snow-capped peak can be seen from very far away however, clouds and poor visibility often makes it difficult.
In 2013, the volcano was granted a World Heritage status for its “cultural” rather than its “natural” heritage site, mainly because the Volcano has been inspiring artists and poets for centuries.
Learn more about amazing Mount Fuji on Wendy Wu Tour’s A week in Japan tour.
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