15 Days in Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam

О пункте назначения: Токио является столицей Японии и одним из крупнейших городских районов в мире. Токио является финансовым центром Японии и смесью высоких технологий и традиций. Токио – огромный и хорошо организованный современный город. Городской ландшафт Токио состоит из храмов и святынь, тихих природных заповедников, исторических зданий, футуристической архитектуры и неоновых огней. Ядро города включает в себя Тиёда и Тюо. В этом районе находится впечатляющий Императорский дворец, национальные правительственные здания, знаменитый торговый район Гиндза, рыбный рынок Цукидзи, рынок электроники Акихабара и исторический вокзал Токио. В тихом районе Асакуса есть некоторые достопримечательности, которые обязательно нужно посетить, такие как храм Сэнсодзи, торговый пассаж Накамисэ-дори и Золотой Пу. Рядом находится район Уэно, в том числе рынок Амеёко. Идеальное место, чтобы купить традиционные подарки и увидеть большой буддийский храм. Еще одной главной достопримечательностью города является святилище Мэйдзи, расположенное в Сибуе. Токио - уникальный город, в котором есть что-то для всех, оживленные торговые районы, знаменитая ночная жизнь, исторические достопримечательности, тихие парки и удивительные пейзажи.

About the destination: For over a thousand years Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it is probably the best preserved of all its cities. It’s a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. The city is surrounded by the mountains of Western Honshu and is a perfect base when visiting the Kansai region. The city is rich in heritage sites and culture, it has a great variety and number of restaurants and is fairly easy to navigate around. Its rich culture and heritage permeates from each and every architecture and customs. Kyoto has thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more tranquil Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, there is the famous Bamboo Grove. A wonderful thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect ambiance. Kyoto is one of the greatest historical cities in the world, filled with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage it’s a must for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

About the destination: Osaka is a big modern city in Japan. It is the central metropolis of the Kansai region and the largest of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto trio. It is a lively and exciting place that exudes a definite charm. Its history is rich, its scenery is gorgeous, and it's well-located close to the major cultural centers of Kyoto and Nara, and just a few hours by bullet train to Tokyo. Osaka has two major city centers, Kita, north side, and Minami, south side. Kita is a large shopping and business area, Minami is Osaka's most famous entertainment district. Osaka’s major attractions are the impressive, beautifully restored, castle and the truly wonderful aquarium. Osaka has some striking modern architecture, a vibrant nightlife scene and tasty local cuisine. To experience the city’s nightlife head to bustling Dōtonbori, a street jammed with restaurants and bars. There are also some beautiful places to visit just outside of the city. Minoo is a suburb of Osaka which offers pleasant woodland, an impressive waterfall, hiking opportunities and a relaxing spa. Osaka combines historical, cultural and artistic attractions with all the delights of a modern Japanese metropolis. Japan's third-largest city offers an exciting atmosphere, with fantastic connections to some of the most historic cities in Japan.

About the destination: Bangkok, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok is hot and crowded, but it's fairly clean and offers lots of fun things to do. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of culture, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. The Grand Palace is the absolute must see site. The Grand Palace complex also houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keow, the most sacred Buddhist temple. Other famous temples in Bangkok are the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples. Bangkok is a great place for shopping. There are many shops, shopping centers and markets to satisfy every wish. The nightlife scene in Bangkok is as varied as the city itself, from beer bars to exclusive clubs, night shopping markets, discos to hippie parties. Bangkok is a large sprawling metropolis, noisy and crowded yet peaceful and delicate. It is one of the world’s top destinations that one has to visit at least once in life.

About the destination: Chiang Mai is the hub of Northern Thailand and the Capital City of the Province of this name. With a population of over 170,000 in the city proper, it is Thailand's fifth-largest city. Located on a plain at an elevation of 316 m, surrounded by mountains and lush countryside, it is much greener and quieter than the capital, and has a cosmopolitan air and a significant expat population, factors which have led many from Bangkok to settle permanently in this "Rose of the North". Chiang Mai's historical center is the walled city. Sections of the wall remain at the gates and corners, but of the rest only the moat remains. Inside Chiang Mai's remaining city walls are more than 30 temples dating back to the founding of the principality, in a combination of Burmese, Sri Lankan and Lanna Thai styles, decorated with beautiful wood carvings, Naga staircases, leonine and angelic guardians, gilded umbrellas and pagodas laced with gold filigree. The most famous is Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, which overlooks the city from a mountainside 13 km away. Modern-day Chiang Mai has expanded in all directions, but particularly to the east towards the Ping River, Mae Nam Ping, where Chang Klan Rd, the famous Night Bazaar and the bulk of Chiang Mai's hotels and guest houses are located. Loi Kroh Rd is the center of the city's night life.

About the destination: Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and also its second largest city, is one of the most charming cities in Asia with a unique character. Years of foreign occupation have left a mark on this city as it is shown in the interesting museums, the historical buildings, the pagodas, the mausoleum, and its own French quarter give the city a very distinctive atmosphere. The best way to get to know Hanoi is to walk around. The historical center is not very extensive, many places to visit are there or in the immediate surroundings, and walking is the best way to have some contact with the friendly people of Hanoi. Hanoi is known as a city of lakes as there are many lakes and trees all around the city, the biggest being the West Lake, Ho Tay, and the most famous in the city center being the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ho Hoan Kiem. The beautiful thing about Hanoi is the interesting contrasts of architecture, ranging from the traditional old buildings of the Old Quarter to the European style huge buildings of the French Quarter to the Communist monuments at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and surrounding areas, not to mention the beautiful traditional architecture of its temples such as the Quan Su Pagoda. Hanoi is a peaceful and hectic city, buzzing with street life and exotic markets yet serene around the tranquil pagodas and temples. The City of the Soaring Dragon is the place to be in Vietnam.

Über das Reiseziel: Die Bucht von Hạ Long ist ein UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe und ein beliebtes Reiseziel in der Provinz Quảng Ninh, Vietnam. Die Bucht von Hạ Long ist das Zentrum einer größeren Zone, die die Bucht von Bái Tử Long im Nordosten und die Inseln Cát Bà im Südwesten umfasst. HAUPTTOURISTENATTRAKTIONEN - Ban Sen, eine dicht bewaldete, fast unbewohnte Insel, die mit Fähren nach Quan Lan von Cai Rong erreichbar ist. - Cat Ba, die Heimat des bedrohten Katzen: Ba Langur, ein Nationalpark, zahlreiche Höhlen und das beliebteste Reiseziel in der Bucht von Ha Long für Touristen. - Quan Lạn, eine historisch bedeutende vorgelagerte Insel mit den Anfängen einiger touristischer Infrastruktur und einigen wunderschönen Stränden. - Van Don, eine große Insel, die gut bewohnt ist, wenig von Touristen besucht wird und über eine Straße mit dem Festland in der Nähe von Cửa Ông verbunden ist. - Dau Be Insel. Dies ist ein sehr beliebter Schwimm- und Tauchplatz wegen seiner reichen Korallen und tiefen Grotten mit drei Binnenseen. - Bo Hon Insel. Die Jungfrauenhöhle (Hang Trinh Nu) ist eine der bekanntesten Höhlen in der Bucht von Halong. Sie ist wahrscheinlich am bekanntesten für ihren Schrein. Es gibt zwei Kammern in der Höhle mit einer quadratischen äußeren Kammer und einer Decke, die etwa 30 Meter hoch ist. Die inneren Kammerformationen sehen aus wie Wachen, die miteinander sprechen, und eine andere Formation, die einem General ähnelt, der seine Truppen inspiziert, liegt in der Mitte der Kammer. Das bewegende Licht, das vom Wasser außerhalb reflektiert wird, scheint diese Formationen zum Leben zu erwecken.