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Best Viewpoints in Asia
Asia has several countries that have some of the best scenic views in the entire world. Asia is known for its natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and large metropolises. Asian countries are always some of the top tourist destinations in the world. You can truly appreciate the scenery by taking an adventure to the best viewpoints.
Thailand – Ang Thong National Park
Thailand has a lot of famous islands that attract visitors year-round. Many of these islands gained their popularity because of the amazing views that can be seen from them. Ang Thong National Park is an area that includes a collection of limestone islands. These islands are topped with tropical forests with some of the best beaches in the country along their shores.
Ang Thong National Park is known for its beaches and marine life. It is recognized as a national park in order to preserve its natural wonder. One of the islands within the park is Ko Wua Talap. This island serves as the park’s HQ and tourist center. It’s also where you can get the best view. You can hike up one the cliffs on this island to be greeted with panoramic views of the entire park.
China – Longji Rice Terrace
A major part of China’s culture is its agricultural practices and rice has always been a major crop grown in the country. For most, the way of farming rice has been unchanged for centuries. Many regions of China have hilly landscape so in order to still utilize the land, farmers developed the technique of rice terraces.
One of the most popular rice terraces to view in China is called the Longji Rice Terrace. It’s often referred to as the “Dragon’s Backbone”. The rice terraces tier from the foot of the mountains to the peaks. Taking a trip to the top of any of the mountains here will give you a great view of the area.
Laos – Vang Vieng
A small town in Laos called Vang Vieng is actually a frequent destination for tourists for several reasons. It’s surrounded by many natural attractions such as mountains, waterfalls, and its famous Blue Lagoon. The entire town sits in the valley which makes it a great start point for hiking adventures.
The Phangern viewpoint is one of the best viewpoints in Laos. It’s located at the peak of the Phangern mountain. This viewpoint will give you panoramic views looking down to the town and all of it’s surrounding landscapes. The Phangern viewpoint is a clear view over the entire valley.
Vietnam – Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular places to visit in Vietnam. This bay consists of thousands of small islands, some with beaches, other covered with limestone cliffs and forests. Ha Long Bay is also a common place to find cruises and sailing. It’s a great place to explore above and below the water.
The best island to get great views of Ha Long Bay is on Ti Top Island. There are several tours available to hike up the island’s main mountain. Ti Top island is located in the middle of the Ha Long Bay to give you the best viewpoint.
There are countless viewpoints to visit in Asia. Many of the viewpoints require trekking up high in the mountains but the resulting views definitely make any trip worth it. A great way to experience the viewpoints is to arrive at them in time for the sunrise or sunset. Tours are usually provided and scheduled around these times. These viewpoints in Asia give you great photo opportunities and are even more breathtaking when seen in person.
Author: Bryan Shelmon
Thailand With Kids
Visiting Thailand is on so many people's bucketlist. And I can see why. Where else can you live like a king as a family of three on one income? Where else offers wild city-life in the city of Bangkok mixed with the chilled out vibe of Northern Thailand. Thailand has so much to offer families, if you are willing to give it a go.
Bangkok
Okay so many people do not associate family fun with Bangkok. Actually, although Bangkok has a wild side, a deep dark and secret side - the wild side is just that, a secret. If you want to find that darker side of Bangkok you need to go looking for it. On the other side of things Bangkok is a wonderful city with so many options for families. You can explore nearby old cities on a day trip, travel near and far on a budget and stay in luxurious hotels for a fraction of the cost that you experience in Europe.
When visiting Bangkok make sure to visit the famous Khao San Road, go a little earlier in the day and it is absolutely fine for children and a great place to pick them up some new clothes at the Khao San Road market. Enjoy cheap Pad Thai, a family of three can eat here for less than 100 baht... or you can always rely on McDonalds if they kids aren't very adventurous. Stay nearby at the Wild Orchid Villa to get a little more quiet but still be in the best location in the city.
Sri Racha
If you are not in Bangkok for long, but want to enjoy a beach escape from the city then you should head to Sri Racha. It is only 1 hour and 30 minutes by bus from Bangkok's Ekkamai station - and costs less than 200 baht per person. Sri Racha is a lot less smoggy than Bangkok, so you can feel the heat of the sun a lot more, and can enjoy this on the beach or at one of the wonderful serviced apartments in the city which boast a rooftop pool. Check out Citadines Grand Central in Sri Racha for a homely apartment with everything you need to look after yourself.
Sri Racha is also right beside the smallest island in Thailand, which is literally walking distance from the centre of Sri Racha. Enjoy a day exploring the tiny island and then let the kids burn off the rest of their energy at the enormous play park before the bridge to the island.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is one of the best locations for anyone living on a budget. You can rent an apartment, with security, gym and a pool for up to 14,000 baht per month - amazing. Chiang Mai also offers a lot to families including an enormous zoo, aquarium, monkey schools, snake zoo and a night safari. The options are almost limitless in this incredible city. In the Old City you can rent a budget room for less than $10 a night, eat for 60 baht per meal and travel in Songthaews for 30 baht per person (small people are free usually.)
Chiang Mai is also full of expats making it a great place to meet other travellers or long-term residents of the city. You can find co-working spaces almost everywhere and the internet connection is the best compared to other areas of Thailand.
The islands
It is no secret that Thailand boasts some amazing islands, and some of them are not even expensive to live on. Sure, the weather can be rainy at some points of the year so make sure you plan in advance of your trip. The islands offer unlimited beaches, which of course means snorkelling, beach volleyball and football and lots of space to build sand castles.
You can enjoy extreme sports at minimal cost, take boat tours, visit secret gardens and enjoy beautiful hikes with extremely rewarding views.
Thailand is a great place to visit as a family, and you can do it on a budget, or as a luxury traveller. Decide what kind of atmosphere you seek for your family and research the different areas and what they have to offer - Thailand has it all...
