Top 20 Asia Travel Experiences

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Ride the Balloon in Bagan

A great travel starts with great moments and taking a balloon over 2,500 pagodas in Bagan is such a moment. The flight is incredibly photogenic with birdeye view toward river, mountain and religious heritages. 

Cruise the backwaters, Kerala 

For an impressive freshwater journey, Kerala is probably the premier destination. Once embarking on the traditional boat, you will quickly fall in love with the languid waterways of southern India. Do not forget your camera for a shooting of local fishermen or market visit. 

See Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang is not the only Unesco World Heritage site in Laos but it is really outstanding. What you can experience in this cultural town varies from morning alm rite to royal palace, cascading waterfall to pleasant Mekong River cruise. 

Ride the Trans Siberian Railway, Russia

One of the most scenic train rides in the world, Trans Siberian offers the changes from Europe to Asia as well a perfect appreciation of Siberia. The epic 6 days is simply a life time ride on rail you should not miss. 



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Climb the Great Wall China

Each person will has sophisticated bucket list for China but Great Wall, as one of the World's Seven Wonder is a big lure you may not resist. It is really worth an adventure. 

Stay in a tribal longhouse, Borneo
gain an insight into tribal life by bedding down with a local family in their traditional home; a stay will likely include homecooking, jungle walks and a bit of a sing song.

Take a city break in Istanbul, Turkey 
East meets West, Europe meets Asia: the Bosphorus, which runs through Istanbul, divides the continents in this most fascinating of places.

Trek to Everest Base Camp, Nepal 
the summit might be for only a few hardy (and wealthy) mountaineers, but anyone with an ounce of fitness can tackle the spectacular trek to the base of the world's highest mountain.

See the Taj Mahal, India 
true love sculpted in marble, this impossibly romantic mausoleum is a travel great: get up pre-dawn to see it before the crowds arrive.


Explore Angkor, Cambodia 
this temple complex is vast. Do wander the central structures of Angkor Wat and see the big stone heads of the Bayon temple, but allow time to explore the outer (and less-visited) sites to add adventure.

Cruise Halong Bay, Vietnam
board a traditional junk boat and float amid the karst islands and fishing communities of northern Vietnam. Adrenalin junkies can try a range of activities too, including world-class rock climbing. Asia is full of travel inspiration for any visitors. This diverse region has so many things to entice you from exotic markets to tropical paradises. 
Here is our list for the most rewarding Asia Travel Experiences that you should delve into