It's no secret that a beach holiday in Asian countries considered the best - the tourism industry has ennobled almost all the "wild" and remote settlements and fishing villages, and prices are much lower than in Europe or the Caribbean. We've compiled a list of the best resorts in Asia for you.
One of the most popular resorts among Russians in Taya is Phuket Island. it southern province countries and the most big Island on its territory (its area is almost equal to the area of Singapore).
Things to do
Phuket is suitable for both beach holiday and for active pastime: there are excellent beaches, comfortable hotels, clubs, bars, discos, picturesque natural corners - waterfalls, bays, gardens and a lot of historical sights.
The Karon Beach area is a favorite place for party-goers from all over the world, with a developed entertainment infrastructure. Kamala beaches are a calm and secluded place ideal for family vacation... The sea in Phuket is calm enough big waves a rarity here.
How to get there
Direct charter flight. Planes fly to Phuket from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Irkutsk, Vladivostok and other cities. You can independently get to the island from the capital of Thailand - Bangkok.
Boracay, Philippines
Part of the Boracay coastline called White Beach, according to the ratings of world researchers, is in the top 10 best beaches the world. Another undoubted plus of this place is the almost zero crime rate.
Things to do
Here you can stay in a hotel remote from the coast or rent a bungalow right on the coast. The infrastructure includes cafes, bars, restaurants, disco clubs and souvenir shops. Divers are happy to go to Boracay - there are more than 10 diving centers on the island.
Windsurfers and kitesurfers also love to visit these places - they are attracted by the smooth wind, especially at Bulabog Beach. Respectable businessmen can relax in a massage parlor or spa, or play golf.
Attractions include the underwater Dead Forest, an exhibition of shells in the local museum and mysterious bat caves.
How to get there
Boracay does not have its own airport and to get here, you need to use a rather difficult route. One of the options is a flight from Moscow, Vladivostok or Yakutsk to Panay with a transfer in the Philippine capital Manila. Ferries and boats run from Panay Island, neighboring Boracay. Please note that sea transport does not function at night.
Hainan, China
The tropical island of Hanan is located in the south of China. This is not only a great resort place, but also a large Cultural Center- all year round various celebrations and festivals are held here. The island has a well-developed entertainment infrastructure - there are many nightclubs, discos and bars. There is even a special club for Russians. In addition, the famous Chinese Medicine Center is located here.
Things to do
The island offers many attractions to tourists - the End of the World Park, Monkey Island, Butterfly Gorge, Buddhist Center, Ma'an Volcano, safari-zoo with free roaming animals.
The local Oceanarium deserves special mention, where you can feed crocodiles, see sea turtles-long-livers, admire a collection of exotic birds from all over the country and even ride an ostrich.
Dadonghai Beach is one of the most popular resorts on the island. There are restaurants, shops, cafes, a grocery market. A wide range of hotels to suit all tastes, from hostels to five-star. Almost everywhere - Russian-speaking staff.
Yalongwan locals call "yaochi" - "earthly paradise". There is a diving center and a casino. Catering points, clubs and shops are located mainly on the territory of hotels.
How to get there
Direct flight from Moscow to the city of Sanya. The flight time is approximately 10 hours.
Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi - main island on the archipelago of the same name. There are 99 islands in total, 4 of which are inhabited.
Things to do
For active rest excursions to caves, waterfalls, lakes and mountain ranges, trips to heavenly bridges and a cable car are suitable. The resort's infrastructure includes restaurants, cafes, bars, spas and duty-free points. Both diving and snorkeling (swimming under the surface of the water) are widespread here. You can go fishing or go on a boat trip.
The beaches of the island are recognized as medicinal - the seawater and the purest white sand contain a high percentage of minerals that have a beneficial effect on joints, bones and respiratory organs. The disadvantage of this resort is quite strong ebb and flow.
How to get there
Transit flight from Moscow to Langkawi with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur, Doha, Bangkok or Dubai. The flight will be at least 15 hours. Further - by ferry.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Phu Quoc is the ecological center of Vietnam. Most of the island is a virgin thicket of wild forests that are part of the national reserve.
Things to do
The largest diving school in the country, low prices equipment rental and magnificent seascapes attract huge flows of deep-sea diving enthusiasts here. The infrastructure is not very developed, but there are cafes and volleyball courts on the beaches.
From entertainment, a visit to a black pepper farm, a trip to a museum and a pearl plantation and squid fishing are available.
How to get there
Direct flight "Moscow-Ho Chi Minh" to Bangkok, Nha Trang and Hanoi. Then take a domestic flight to Fukuoka. A flight with a docking will take 20 hours or more.
Bali, Indonesia
The most popular resorts are located in the southern part of the island. Most favorite place rest of Russians - the resort of Kuta.
Things to do
Kuta is a developed tourist area. There are many different-sized hotels here, large shopping centers, spas, restaurants, clubs and cafes. The resort is located close to Ngurah Airport. A well-groomed and clean (albeit crowded) beach with a gentle sandy bottom, without sharp corals and dangerous rocks, is perfect for surfers. The sea also favors fans of boarding - there is constant wind and strong waves.
Of the minuses - the almost complete lack of attractions. You can visit the water park, the seashell museum or the local theater with exotic performances.
it perfect place for rest and relaxation: people come here for the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine, bathing in healing springs with mineral water and local massage. However, beach vacations and the entertainment industry are also on a level here. A rich and multicultural excursion program: from Jewish synagogues to Dutch churches.
How to get there
There are no direct flights to Kerala from Russia. The most common scheme is by an international airline to any major Indian city, then transfer to domestic flight to one of Kerala's airports - most often to Trivandrum. The flight from the Russian capital will take at least 8 hours.
Southwest Asia includes the states of the Near and Middle East with an ancient history and a predominantly Muslim culture. The exception is Israel - a country of immigration and widespread Judaism with its shrines. Historically, the city of Jerusalem is currently located on the territory of Israel, where the shrines of three religions are located: Judaism, Christianity, Islam. This, on the one hand, attracts a large number of tourists, partly pilgrims, and on the other, it creates the basis for constant conflicts, which also affects the scale of tourism.
In the countries of this zone, tourists are attracted by the warm sea (especially the Mediterranean, washing the shores of Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel), and the subtropical climate. Fans of educational tourism are attracted by ancient cities or their ruins, numerous cities with their historical and cultural heritage - Istanbul (Turkey), Amman (Jordan), the ancient cities of Lebanon Baalbek, Sayda, as well as the organized tourist center Beirut, Nicosia (Cyprus), Iranian cities Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Hamadan, etc.
Individual countries of the Arab East, as well as Turkey, attract many "shuttle traders" - participants in shopping tours. Afghanistan has interesting tourist opportunities, but the events of recent decades make it impossible to use them. As part of South-West Asia, there are the following tourist macro-regions: Cyprus and Turkey, Palestine, Arab states (Middle East), the Middle East.
Cyprus is a state located on the island of the same name in the northeastern Mediterranean.
Cyprus first gained independence in 1960, but in 1974 Turkish troops landed on the island. After that, the northern territory of the country was ceded to Turkey. There are no diplomatic relations between the Greek and Turkish parts. The Turkish part is closed for entry from the Greek side.
The territory of the Greek part of the island (Republic of Cyprus) is 5.9 thousand square meters. km, the Turkish part (Northern Cyprus) - 3.35 thousand sq. km. The coast of the island in the northern part is indented and rocky, the south of the island is flat, with long sandy beaches. In the center and southwest of the island lies the vast old volcanic Troodos massif ( highest point- Mount Olympos, 1951 m). The vast and fertile Mesaoria valley stretches between the mountains.
In ancient times, Cyprus was the center of Mediterranean trade, which led to the mixing of cultural monuments of all European civilizations on its land. The capital of the country is Nicosia with the Center for Applied Arts located there, the Archbishop's Square with the Palace of the Archbishop, the Gate of Ammochostos and the Statue of Liberty, the archaeological museum, the Venetian walls (XVI century) with the Gate of Famagusta and the ring of the Municipal Park outside, the Church of Chrysaliniotissa, built by the mosque of Oumeria, 1450 , the churches of Tripiotis and Faneromeni, cathedral e. John, built in 1662.
Limassol It is best known for its beaches, medieval museum, old castles and winemaking. Monuments Larnaca are the Larnaca Fortress (1625); Jami Kebir Mosque; church of ev. Lazarus; Laiki Getonya (one of the old quarters); the Angeloktistos church; Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque (1816), one of the main Muslim shrines (since Umm Haram, the aunt of the Prophet Muhammad is buried here); aqueduct (used for its intended purpose until 1939); catholic cathedral of ev. Sofia (XIII century); Archaeological Museum; royal chapel of ev. Katerina.
Within the resort Pathos interesting are the Port Fortress, the Pathos Mosaics, entered in the register of the world cultural heritage UNESCO, Panaya Limeniotissa, Odeon theater, catacombs of ev. Solomon, the Royal Tombs, the Church of Chrysopolitessa and the Column of s. Paul, "House of Theseus", "Villa
Dionysus ”, the beach of Aphrodite, the Bay of Curene, the ancient Roman city of Curium with its Greco-Roman theater, the Kolossi castle. The monuments of ancient culture in Salamis are the tomb of St. Catherine, the Costello castle in Famagusta, the Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas.
Sea resorts Cyprus are Limassol, Protaras, Lara Beach with a sea turtle breeding station, Latchi, Cape Greco, Polis, numerous beach resort complexes southwest coast. Mountain chain Troodos, where the summer residence of the President of Cyprus is located, provides opportunities for mountain tourism.
Turkey is a state in the southeast of Europe and Western Asia, with a total area of 780.6 thousand square meters. km and a population of 80 million people. Capital - Ankara. In the northwest it borders on Bulgaria and Greece, in the northeast - with Georgia and Armenia, in the east - with Iran, in the south - with Iraq and Syria. In the north it is washed by the Black and Marmara seas, in the south - by the Mediterranean Sea, in the west - Aegean Sea... The European part of Turkey (Eastern Thrace, or Roumelia) is a hilly plateau about 1000 m above sea level. The Asian part (Asia Minor, or Anatolia) is limited by the mountain ranges of the Pontic Mountains in the north and the Taurus system in the south, between which the Anatolian Highlands (average elevation up to 1000 m) are located, with river valleys and cones of extinct volcanoes in the east.
Turkey attracts recreational tourists: the coastal regions (along the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara, Black Seas) are known for their favorable conditions (warm sea, subtropical climate), which contributed to the emergence famous resorts Antalya, Alanya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Izmir, Marmaris, etc. (Figure 9.1). There are resorts in the interior of Turkey, famous for their mineral springs. For example, springs near the city of Bursa were used by the Byzantines. Lovers of winter recreation are attracted by the modern ski resorts of Palandoken, Uludag, etc.
But, of course, Turkey is also famous for its historical and cultural values. Many of them are concentrated on the shore
Symbols Excursion centers ^ Ski resorts A Sea resorts
The boundaries of the tourist
recreational areas
Tourist and recreational
- 1 Region of the Sea of Marmara
- 2 Aegean region
- District 3 Mediterranean Sea
- 4 Central Anatolia
- 5 Black Sea Region
- 6 Eastern Anatolia
- 7 Southeast Anatolia
Rice. 9.1. Tourist and recreational centers in Turkey
Chapter 9. international tourism in Asia
the Bosphorus in Istanbul(in the past - the capital of Byzantium, Constantinople, in ancient Russian documents - Constantinople). The transformation of an Orthodox Byzantine city into a Muslim city changed its appearance: Orthodox churches turned into mosques. There are many of them, therefore, there are also many minarets. The most famous temple is the outstanding work of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia. There are also museums in Istanbul, including archaeological (with the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great), antiquity, conquerors, Muslim art, etc., the church of St. Irina, choral monastery church, church Holy Mother of God, mosques - Ahmed (Blue Mosque), Mikrimakhi, Selim the Conqueror, Bayazid, Suleiman, Eyyup, underground palaces-reservoirs, the remains of a Byzantine fortress. In the XX century. Istanbul is largely Europeanized.
Other centers of educational tourism in Turkey: the capital Ankara(where the old buildings and the mausoleum of the founder modern Turkey Ataturk (Kemal Pasha); Homer's birthplace Izmir, which is famous for antiquities and annual fairs; Bursa, Adana, Erzurum with their ancient monuments and numerous mosques. Aspendos - a city created by colonists after the Trojan War, which has many beautiful structures, including the theater-palace of the architect Zeno (II century) and the Roman arched aqueduct; World - ancient capital Lycia, "the land of light rays", famous for its necropolis, carved into the rocks, as well as the church of St. Nicholas, a place of pilgrimage for Christians. There are many nature reserves in the country - Olympos-Beydaglari, Munzur-Vadisi, Koprulu Canyon, etc.
Most of Turkey is made up of plateaus and low mountains, which in the east of the country turn into highlands. There is the Ararat massif, sacred to Armenians (but located after the First World War on the territory of Turkey), where, according to the biblical legend, Noah completed his journey, the large and picturesque Lake Van. So in the east of Turkey there are many elements of natural attraction ™. However, so far this undoubtedly potentially resort area has been little developed.
Palestine. This macro-region includes the state of Israel, inhabited mainly by Jews (indigenous people and immigrants), and Arab territories that have been fighting for the creation of an Arab Palestinian state for many decades.
The territory of Palestine has seen many historical events in its lifetime. Suffice it to say that the very first city in the world was discovered in the Jordan Valley - Jericho ("the city of dates"), which is seven thousand years old.
Jerusalem, the city of three historical denominations (Jewish, Christian and Muslim) attracts the largest number of tourists. Among the historical and cultural monuments, it is enough to name the Jewish Wailing Wall, Christian shrines - the chapel of the Holy Sepulcher, Calvary, where Christ was crucified, the rock where he prayed (and many more places associated with evangelical subjects). According to Islam, the Muslim prophet Muhammad later ascended to heaven from the rock where Christ prayed (the mosque of Omar was built here). It is no coincidence that during the division of Palestine after World War II, the UN decided on a special status for Jerusalem, which is historically divided into the Old and New City.
South of Jerusalem is located Bethlehem, over which, according to legend, a star was lit when Jesus Christ was born. A grandiose temple was built here.
Tel Aviv- the capital of Israel (although the country's leadership considers Jerusalem as the capital, which is not recognized by most countries in the world) with its Museum of Mediterranean Art "Haaretz", an art gallery. Among the streets of Tel Aviv there are streets Korolenko, Zola, etc. Jaffa, in contrast to the young Tel Aviv, dating back several centuries of its existence. In this city you can walk along the streets of Pushkin, Pestalozzi, Michelangelo, Gorky, Ozheshko, Dante.
In the area of cities Haifa and Natanya on the Mediterranean coast, as well as in the Eilat area in the Arabian Gulf of the Red Sea are seaside resorts... There are resorts on the coast of the Dead Sea located below ocean level, the very high salinity of the waters of which allows swimmers to freely float on the water. A corresponding infrastructure has been created for tourists in Israel.
The Arab countries of Southwest Asia include virtually the entire area, with the exception of Palestine, Israel and the Middle East. In essence, we are talking about the Middle East or most of Western Asia (from Lebanon in the northwest to Yemen in the southeast). All these are Muslim Arab states.
With the exception of some outskirts - Mediterranean Lebanon and partly Syria in the northwest and "happy Arabia" (southern Yemen) on the edge of the Arabian Peninsula - all countries in the region are arid desert and semi-desert territories. Therefore, civilization developed only where it was possible to create irrigation systems at the expense of rivers (as in Mesopotamia) or groundwater - in oases. From the middle of the XX century. oil is extracted in many countries of the region, which leads to the formation of oases on an "industrial basis" due to the supply of water from deep horizons or desalination of seawater. In the course of these processes, a modern civilization is formed with all its pluses and minuses. In particular, the centers of this new civilization attract a large number of shuttle tourists from the CIS countries to the countries of the region. In some states of the region, modern sea resorts appear on the shores of the seas. There are also mountain resorts in the cities of Lebanon. All this serves the development of recreational tourism.
Almost in all countries of the macroregion there are many historical and cultural attractions - monuments of distant millennia and centuries. So, on the territory Lebanon one of the earliest human settlements is located - Baalbek, where the ruins of religious buildings dedicated to Jupiter, statues, sculptural images Venus, Bacchus, rows of columns and sculptures, stairs. One of the oldest settlements in Lebanon is the city of Sayda. The very same capital of the country - Beirut - along with the old quarters is distinguished by quite modern buildings, corresponding to the role of Beirut as a center of finance and culture.
V Syria The ancient cities of Palmyra and Aleppo with their monuments of Hellenistic art are of great interest to tourists. The capital of the country Damascus attracts with objects of Muslim culture, among which one of the most famous shrines of Islam - the Omayyad Mosque.
Muslim architecture is typical for most areas of the capital Iraq- Baghdad. The Nazimiya Mosque, or the Golden Mosque, is very famous, decorated with four minarets with gilded domes (which is a rarity in such structures). The city has many modern buildings and monuments stylized in the spirit of Muslim traditions. Away from the capital, located on the banks of the Tigris River, are the ruins of ancient cities, including Babylon. There are in Iraq (in the north and north-east of the country) and summer alpine resorts. Despite the undoubted tourist attraction of Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, the flow of tourists to these countries is limited due to political instability.
Others are much less interesting for educational tourism. Arab countries of the Middle East: Jordan, Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain. In these countries, whose economies are based on oil production (Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, United United Arab Emirates), modern cities attract attention.
Saudi Arabia occupies a special place among the countries of the Middle East. It is on its territory that the main places of pilgrimage for Muslims are located - the holy cities of Mecca (with the black stone Kaaba) and Medina, cities associated with the activities of the Prophet Muhammad and the birth of Islam. Hundreds of thousands, and in some years even millions of Muslims from all over the world come here as pilgrims. The pilgrimage (hajj) brings huge profits to the country, and the pilgrims "attach" themselves to eternal life in paradise. The city of Jeddah is located on the country's Red Sea coast, through which thousands of pilgrims go. There are also several historical monuments, among which, according to legend, the grave of the first woman Eve.
Saudi Arabia covers an area of 1.6 - 2.4 million square meters. km (according to various sources). The population of the country is over 18 million people, the capital Riyadh.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)- a country with an area of 83.6 thousand square meters. km and a population of more than 2 million people - this is a bright sun 360 days a year and a warm clear sea, landscapes of the desert with oases and zones of red sands, wadis (dry mouths of rivers) and dunes, peaks of the Al Hajars massif, numerous key lakes of volcanic origin and color palette of stones.
The coral reefs of Kor Fakan are famous for the flora and fauna of the underwater world, and the coast of the Persian Gulf is famous for golden sands and exceptional transparency of water. Hotels by the sea offer tourists swimming pools and comfortable hotel beaches equipped with everything you need.
The capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi. In the city of Dubai there are ancient Arab buildings of the Bastakiya district, the Dubai Historical Museum (Al Fahidi Fort), the Jumeirah Mosque, Sheikh Said's Palace, the Historical Village Museum, the Dubai Zoo - the best in the Middle East, Wonderland - one of the largest water parks in Asia. Once a year, Dubai hosts the world's largest shopping festival, attracting over 2 million visitors. The Dubai Arab Tower Hotel (Burj Al Arab) is the world's tallest hotel (321 m high). Hatta is a mountain resort that belongs to the emirate Dubai, located in the center of the Hajar mountain range and is beautiful place surrounded by palm trees, transparent lakes and small farms.
In the city of Ajman there is a museum, which is located in a fort built at the end of the 18th century, and until the end of the 1970s. which is the residence of the emir. Its exposition includes a collection of archaeological finds, ancient manuscripts, weapons, reconstructed traditional Arab rooms and a market.
Emirate Ras el-Khaimah represented by ancient cities (Yulfar is a flourishing pearl trade center in the past, Digdag is the largest Old city Ras al-Khaimah), Khatt hot springs, the emirate museum (a huge military fort) with traditional household items, jewelry, archaeological finds, the oldest of which dates back to the 1st millennium BC.
In the emirate Umm al-Quwain("Source of strength") are located: Falaj Al Muala - a huge date garden, surrounded by high dunes; water park "Dreamland" with an artificial volcano 18 m high with simulated fire, lighting effects, numerous water attractions; Fujairah city with sandy beaches and mountain headlands is one of the best places for snorkeling.
Merejah, the "museum treasury of the UAE", is the oldest district in the emirate Sharjah where are located: one of the largest in the Middle East, the King Faisal Mosque, which can accommodate up to 3000 worshipers; numerous museums and exhibitions, beaches of Khalid lagoon. New, but already popular entertainment in the UAE - skiing on the sand, rallying by car in the desert.
The countries of the Middle East are Iran and Afghanistan.
Iran- a country of diverse nature and ancient history... Nature lovers will meet in Iran the seas and rivers, plains (low and elevated) and high Elbrus mountains with the main peak Demavend (in the north of the country), various forests, dry steppes, semi-deserts and deserts, healing mineral springs and medicinal mud. In Iran, there are many monuments of Muslim culture (civil and religious buildings) - in the capital Tehran, the cities of Isfahan, Tabriz, Mashhad, Qazvin, etc. At present, due to the difficult international situation of Iran (largely due to its isolation), the flow of tourists to the country very limited.
Afghanistan - multinational Mountain country, where military operations have been going on for many years. Therefore, and also due to the very low level of development of the tourist infrastructure, the harsh, but impressive nature of Afghanistan, and its historical and cultural sites located in the capital Kabul, the cities of Herat, Kandahar, etc. remain unclaimed. One of the most famous tourism objects throughout Asia - Biamin. In this depression, located in the central part of the country at an altitude of more than 2 thousand meters, there are rocks dug by hundreds of caves, and in the rocks there are two 50-meter-high statues of Buddha hewn. The Shahar-i-Gulgula fortress is located on the hill. The possibilities of the winter resort of Jalalabad, hunting and observing local ritual holidays are not in demand either.
We present you a list of the cheapest places in South-East Asia where you can enjoy a great spa vacation for little money. The least burdensome states for the wallet in the region are Cambodia, Vietnam, India and Thailand.
The main comparison criteria, which we will consider below, will be: road, housing, meals and the cost of food, leisure and service, transport rental.
Cambodia is considered one of the cheapest countries in the region in terms of prices. On average, the minimum daily set of needs, including excursions, will cost a tourist $ 10-15. $ 20-25 will provide you with an average level of comfort every day.
Flight
The cost of travel from Russia to Cambodia and back starts from 25 thousand rubles per person. Prices vary depending on the month, air carrier, number of transfers, travel time and points of departure and arrival. Let's remind that the choice of "difficult" routes and ordering tickets in both directions at once are good ways of saving.
Lodging
The cost of one night under the roof of the hostel will be about 200 rubles, a bed in a 6-bed dorm will cost 300 rubles. A night in a double room of the cheapest hotel can be spent for 800 rubles, a similar overnight stay in a "three stars" will cost 1100 rubles.
Renting a modest one-room studio on your own will ease your wallet by $ 150 a month, a more comfortable apartment with a separate kitchen will be yours for $ 300.
Nutrition
Once Cambodia was called "the country of one dollar" because of its cheapness. Now for this amount you can buy a loaf of bread, a bottle of mineral water or vegetable oil, a package of eggs, about 4 kg of rice or 1 kg of sugar, a can of beer or a fruit dessert. A hearty dinner in a cafe will cost 3-4 dollars. A similar dinner at a restaurant will cost approximately $ 10. Cigarettes can be purchased for $ 1.5-2 per pack, a bottle of whiskey will cost $ 12, tequila - $ 8-9, wine - $ 10-11.
Entertainment and service
Cost of excursions: sightseeing, a day of fishing, or a trip to a local nature reserve will cost between $ 20 and $ 60. Additional services English-speaking guide are estimated at $ 20, Russian-speaking guide will cost $ 40-100 per day. Tickets to a local theater or choreographic show start at $ 10. You can visit a massage parlor for $ 2–5, a beauty salon for $ 5 (this amount includes both haircuts and manicure).
Transport
You can rent a scooter or car in Cambodia for $ 4-6 per day. Bicycles are free in many hotels.
Vietnam
On average, the minimum costs for basic needs (accommodation, meals and travel) will amount to 350-700 rubles a day.
Flight
The cost of a direct flight from Moscow airport starts from 23 thousand rubles, from St. Petersburg - from 25 thousand rubles.
Lodging
A decent triple room in the hotel can be found for only $ 7-8 per day. For this price you will get the minimum amenities - air conditioning, shower and WI-FI. In luxury hotels (for example, the famous five-star Vinpearl, located on a separate island) for one night you will be charged 300-400 dollars.
Nutrition
Cheapest food in Vietnam - dishes national cuisine in local cafes. You will pay 1-2 dollars for a portion of meat noodle soup, and for a plate of rice with meat, chicken, shrimps and vegetables - from 1 to 3 dollars. In general, lunch or breakfast for one person will cost from $ 3 to $ 5.
European food is more expensive: a cup of coffee costs $ 1, toasts with bacon + omelet and a glass of juice cost from $ 3 to $ 4. As a rule, breakfast in your hotel restaurant will be significantly more expensive than in any decent cafe.
As for dinners with delicacies and alcohol (including in restaurants with European or Russian cuisine), you will have to pay 15 dollars for one person, maximum - 20 dollars.
Entertainment and service
A full day in the nature park will cost approximately $ 10 per person, a trip to the islands as part of an international group will cost from $ 7 to $ 35 depending on the language of the excursion and agency fees. Tip: the services of local organizers of excursions can cost 4-5 times cheaper than similar Russian-speaking ones.
A visit to the massage room will cost from $ 5 to $ 40, depending on the range of services.
Transport
The scooter can be rented for $ 5-7 per day. No bike license required. The cost of gasoline is about $ 1 per liter. Taxi services will cost an average of $ 1 to $ 2 per trip. The public bus fare is 3 cents.
India
According to experienced travelers, a fairly decent level of comfort will cost you about $ 15–20 per day.
Flight
The price of travel in the economy segment varies from 23 to 27 thousand rubles per person in both directions.
Lodging
India offers vacationers the most varied level of hotel service. A hotel with "two stars" will cost $ 10 per day, a double room in a five-star hotel will cost $ 150-180.
The cost of self-rental housing in India depends on several factors: the availability of a kitchen, proximity to the sea, the age of the premises, etc. The most economical option will cost $ 100 per month.
A guesthouse with a separate kitchen three minutes from the beach will cost about $ 250. For an apartment with free WI-FI and cleaning services twice a week, you will have to pay about $ 400.
Nutrition
A set menu of local cuisine for several people in a decent restaurant will cost $ 15–20. For a meal in a cafe for two, you will have to pay no more than $ 10. A portion of freshly squeezed juice costs from 0.5 to 1 dollar, a glass of beer - 2 dollars, a bottle of wine - 3 dollars, a pack of cigarettes - 2-3 dollars.
Entertainment and service
Long sightseeing tour the whole day will cost $ 50 per ticket, fishing in the ocean will cost $ 40. You can visit the zoo for 10-15 dollars, a water excursion along the river with crocodiles will cost 40 dollars per person. For visiting temples and churches, you will have to pay from 5 to 40 dollars.
A face or back massage will cost an average of about $ 6-10. The cost of an entrance ticket to a nightclub is from $ 4. Beach activities (like a water scooter) - $ 30 for 20 minutes.
Transport
The cost of renting a scooter is $ 7-8 per day, a bicycle - $ 1 per day, a taxi ride - about $ 6, on a tuk-tuk - from $ 1 to $ 2 one time.
Thailand
Despite the fact that trips to Thailand are extremely popular with our compatriots, this country cannot be called as cheap as India or Cambodia. On average, tourists spend about 2-4 times more money here. Thus, the cost of food, entertainment and transportation in Thailand will range from $ 50 to $ 100 per day.
An exotic lunch at a local café will cost $ 8-10 per person. More expensive - if the menu includes a seafood dish. But there are very cheap fruits here.
Entertainment
The average cost of excursions is 15-25 dollars. Two-day excursions to the islands, with meals and overnight stay, will cost $ 250-300 per person. Real Thai massage - from $ 5 and more, depending on the place (in an expensive salon they may ask for $ 100 per session. In hotels it can be even more expensive). A parachute flight will cost $ 40-50, a half-hour jet ski rental - $ 15-20.
Transport
The most rational way to move around the territory of Tai is by taxi. average price one trip will be $ 5. The daily rent of a scooter will cost about the same amount.
Despite the cold weather in Asia, the “high season” has just begun, so we decided to consider the most interesting destinations that will definitely surprise you!
1. Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is the most popular resort Thailand. On the island, in addition to amazing beaches and hotels, there are Buddhist temples, observation platforms, waterfalls, gardens. Here you can find small coves to feel solitude or arrange a romantic evening, and club-bar streets filled with noise, music and dancing. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, which makes it easy to get to other provinces or the capital of the country.
2. Boracay, Philippines
This small Philippine island is famous for having one of the ten best beaches in the world - White Beach. A string of bars, massage parlors, souvenir shops and cafes stretch along it. Apart from people who love nightlife Boracay attracts divers and kitesurfers, because there are ideal conditions for observing the underwater world, and a steady wind always blows near Bulabog Beach, which is so necessary for kiting.
3. Hainan, China
On the island of Hainan, you can not only relax on the beach, but also see many attractions. For example, dormant volcano Ma-An, the crater of which has been turned into an observation deck. Those who want to tickle their nerves should go to the Dongshan Safari Zoo, where bears, tigers and lions walk in natural conditions, and tourists can watch them from a jeep. In addition, Hainan Province is a major cultural center that hosts many different festivals throughout the year.
4. Langkawi, Malaysia
The Malaysian island of Langkawi is located in the middle of an archipelago of 100 islands. Here everyone can feel like a pioneer, without going far from the white beaches and comfortable hotels. Mountains, caves, waterfalls and lakes coexist with the resort infrastructure and many attractions, including the much-loved cable car and the sky bridge that runs right above the jungle.
5. Sri Lanka
Tea plantations, elephants, golden beaches with palm trees descending to the water, ancient temples and statues - all this is on a small island that is lost in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Aromatherapy is combined with Buddhist and Hindu teachings to promote relaxation and spiritual enrichment. Fans of active recreation are offered water skiing, underwater fishing, surfing and kiting.
6. Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Phu Quoc is the pearl of Vietnam. Most of the island is a national park, which allows you to preserve the flora and fauna in their original form, and the presence of good hotels and beach infrastructure does not allow you to forget about the benefits of civilization. In addition, Phu Quoc is famous as a diving center - the largest diving school in Vietnam operates here, and the prices for equipment and instructor services are among the lowest in the world.
7. Maldives
The resorts of the Maldives are one of the most fashionable in all of Asia, because the dream of a paradise vacation is realized here. Blue lagoons, white sandy beaches, clean blue sky, comfortable villas and tropical fruits - what else do you need for a carefree vacation? If you get tired of relaxing on the beach or in a hammock, you can go canoeing or catamarans, water skiing or yachting, snorkeling or diving.
8. Bali, Indonesia
While the beaches in Bali are not the best in Southeast Asia, they are ideal for those looking to surf or kite. The island also offers all the conditions for relaxation in numerous spa hotels in an atmosphere of tranquility and exoticism. It is worth visiting this Indonesian resort to enjoy the combination of culture, religion, art and tropical nature.
9. Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is another Thai island in addition to Phuket, loved by tourists. Accommodation for every taste, beaches with fine sand, picturesque bays, Buddhist temples, low prices for goods and services - this is the recipe for the popularity of Samui. The highlight of the island is the ability to rent a bungalow right on the seashore.
Residents of most regions of Russia in winter are in dire need of sun and warmth. If you want to change your down jacket for a swimsuit, and hot lemon tea for an iced cocktail, then drop everything, take a vacation and go to hot Asia. And here are the main resorts in Asia for a beach holiday in winter!
Best resorts in Asia for beach holidays
1. Sri Lanka
It is an exotic island known throughout the world for its tea plantations. Although this is not at all the main feature of Sri Lanka: tourists appreciate this island for its sandy beaches, beautiful waterfalls, palm trees and stunning underwater world... But spending an entire vacation in Sri Lanka on the beach is a crime, because this island is made for adventure and travel. In Sri Lanka, people practice windsurfing, diving, rafting, climbing mountains and enjoying the beauty of nature.
2. Bali
This is an unrealistically beautiful, fabulous island, strewn with tropical forests and attracting travelers with its rocky shores, volcanoes, paradise beaches and waves. People go to Bali to meditate, relax, explore natural beauty, sunbathe and surf. Holidays in Bali will appeal to families with children, newlyweds, and large friendly companies.
3. Goa
Perhaps this is not the most picturesque corner of nature in Asia, there is not such turquoise water, and you will not find white-sand beaches here. But there is something else in these places - color and spirit of freedom. Tourists who love this Indian region come back here again and again for beach parties until the morning, for the sake of acquaintances and smiles of local residents. Lovers of history and architecture will appreciate the beautiful churches, squares and original houses of the former Portuguese colony.
4. Phuket
This island has beaches and activities for all tastes, from secluded evenings at Nai Harn Beach to rocking parties in Patong. You can overeat seafood, swim in picturesque lagoons, ride elephants, admire the beauty of majestic temples and bake in Thai entertainment establishments.
5. Langkawi
This is the main island resort of Malaysia, very popular with tourists. This is just a godsend for tourists who love resorts in Asia and want to try something new instead of the usual Goa and Phuket. Langkawi is covered in hills and dense jungle thickets, and the agile monkeys are cute and friendly only at first glance, in fact, they are constantly hunting for the property of relaxed tourists. Gardens and parks in Langkawi abound in a riot of colors and colors, vendors in the markets lure with the smell of fish and spices, and fruit rows beckon to treat themselves to yellow watermelons, rambutan and papaya.
6. Maldives
It is not for nothing that they are called paradise on Earth; you cannot find a more secluded, picturesque and quiet place in the whole world. For those who are tired of traffic jams, hustle and bustle of work, the Maldives offers chic bungalows with access to blue waters ocean. Boat trips, fabulous beaches, rainforests and dining on the shore Indian Ocean will not leave indifferent any tourist.
7. Sihanoukville
This is a Cambodian resort undeservedly deprived of the attention of tourists, which in terms of the quality of recreation is in no way inferior to its Thai neighbor Pattaya. In Sihanoukville, tourists are expected by sandy beaches and the clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Party-goers spend time on Victoria Beach, romantics choose the secluded Otres Beach, and lovers of dating, beach games, cafes and restaurants go to Serendepiti or Ochutel.
8. Hainan
Charters have been flying to the famous Chinese resort for a long time not only from Moscow, but also from some Siberian and Far Eastern cities. This is the main medical resort in China, which has not only thermal hydropathic establishments, but also professional medical clinics. It is hard to believe that Hainan used to be a place of exile for criminals, as it is now considered one of the most popular year-round resorts in Asia.
9. Phan Thiet
This is one of the few resorts in Vietnam where you can comfortably relax all year round. Seal beach lovers, adventure seekers in the abyss of the sea waves, and families with children come here. It is not yet so popular among tourists, but this resort still has everything to come.
10. Samui
This is a relatively young Thai island resort, which until the 70s of the last century had not been visited by a tourist. The main value of the island is incredible nature in its original form, paradise beaches and amazing sunsets. People come here not for parties and parties, but for solitude with nature, contemplation and tranquility.
