TOP 10 MOST VISITED ASIAN COUNTRIES

1. JAPAN
o An island country in East Asia in the Pacific Ocean
o Has a huge capital city called Tokyo
o The country's official and national language is Japanese
o Cherry blossom season is as popular with Japanese people and visitors
o Mount Fuji is the single most popular tourist site in Japan

2. SOUTH KOREA
o Capital city is Seoul
o Many South Korean singers are well known in world as K-pop is steadily developing
o Boasts one of the world’s largest international airports
o In Korea, babies are considered one year old at birth
o Koreans, both North and South, speak and write the Hangeul or Hangul language

3. INDIA
o Its capital is New Delhi
o Officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia
o Seventh-largest country
o India is home to all of the major religions of the world and is the birthplace of Hinduism,
Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism
o The Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is the most iconic symbol of India and
is, arguably, the most famous monument in the world.

4. PHILIPPINES
o It’s capital is Manila
o Philippines is one of the largest island groups in the world with 7,107 islands.
o Has one of the most diverse wildlife in the world
o People in the Philippines are known to be hospitable
o There are a lot of amazing beaches

5. SINGAPORE
o It has the famous Merlion statue
o There are many cultural buildings and historical places
o Singaporean streets and public transport stations are probably the cleanest ones
o There are plenty of animals to see in the wild in Singapore
o There are lots of family – friendly attractions

6. CHINA
o The Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors are some of the most well known ancient
tourist attractions
o China boasts some of the largest cities in the world
o Becoming more modern everywhere you look.
o There are many kinds of traditional massage therapies in Chinese Medicine
o There are lots of breathtaking sceneries and landscapes
7. THAILAND
o Thailand is full of gleaming Buddha statues, some large and some tiny
o It’s capital is Bangkok
o Has some of the best beaches in the world
o Also known as the “Land of Smiles”
o Thai food is so delicious and diverse

8. TAIWAN
o Taiwan has the standard national museums we come to expect and love on our trips abroad
o Taiwan’s bustling night markets are a sometimes overwhelming fusion of delicious street food
and budget-friendly clothing
o Taiwan’s calendar is packed with fascinating celebrations and holidays
o There are 16 officially recognized tribes in Taiwan
o Hiking in Taiwan is one of the best in East Asia

9. HONGKONG
o Hong Kong means Fragrant Harbor
o The Tsing Ma Bridge is the world’s longest road and rail suspension bridge and a Hong Kong
landmark
o Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world
o Hong Kong offers a unique shopping experience
o Hong Kong is a perfect destination for family tours, with parks, temples, museums, and natural
reserves

10. MALAYSIA
o Most abundant resources from Malaysia are palm oil for cooking, rubber and timber for
furnitures
o Drinking a cold drink from a plastic bag is common and pretty true to Malaysian style
o Malaysia has a total of 878 islands
o It’s capital is Kuala Lumpur
o Tea industry has long been a part of development and trade in Malaysia