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4 Top Attractions in Asia

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Planning a trip to Asia and just wondering where to go? I've done the same thing many many times. That's why I have made a short list of some of my favorite attractions around Asia just for you to pick from. Here are my favorite Asian Attractions 1. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia The main reason for visiting is, of course, Angkor Wat.  A lot of us have a childhood longing for an Indiana Jones adventure and to maybe fall upon a hidden treasure. There are different means of transportation to get there and around, depending on your needs and sense of adventure. You can take a tuk-tuk for the day. They have fixed day-rates and you either do the big or small circuit trip. The small trip includes Angkor Wat, Bayan and 4 other temples, including the Tombraider temple. Meanwhile, the big trip takes you to a lot of smaller temples that are less crowded.  You can also rent a bicycle and enjoy the trip at your own pace. It might be a good idea to get a tour guide if you ...

5 stops in China - The young and the restless traveling China

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Backpacking in China is something everyone should have on their bucket list. It is an extraordinary experience. You will hate it and love it. But most importantly... You will remember it for the rest of your life.  There are hundreds of places worth a stop in China but I will give you five stops I think everyone should make. Be enchanted by this mayhem. You will get the best, and the worst stories to tell.  Panda in Chengdu 1. Beijing, China With its thousand temples, Beijing sounds like a city for archaeology students. But along with historical buildings, the city has modern new architecture. As it hosted the Olympics in 2008, the streets of Beijing were cleaned up and the city built lots of brand new malls and neighborhoods. But if you are looking for old China, it can be found all around, by visiting the old Hutton areas places all over the city. The Great Wall 3. Places to Go   The Great Wall : Beijing is home to (a piece of) one o...