The best Asian tourist destinations to travel to in 2020 are ready to receive millions of tourists from all over the world, whether they are looking for fun or want to rest or to interact with other cultures, histories and customs. Therefore, next we will present a list of the countries that receive the most tourists every year and that you should take into account when planning your next vacation:
China: This great country receives about 55.6 million tourists from around the world every year because it has hundreds of places with unique attractions such as the Great Wall of China, meadows with fabulous landscapes, religious temples, modern cities like Shanghai, or the famous Terracotta Army, among others.
On the other hand, we can find the country-states of China such as Macao, which receives about 14.5 million visitors, and Hong Kong, where about 27.7 million visitors arrive at; so, if the 55.6 million are added to those of Macau and Hong Kong, we would be talking about almost 100 million tourists, which undoubtedly makes China and its country-states the first of the Asian tourist destinations that should be on your list of options.
Malaysia: This country, that has a set of great beaches, has about 27.7 million tourists every year, and is listed as one of the Asian tourist destinations with the best places to dive. In addition, in Malaysia as in most Asian countries you can enjoy incredible historical places such as Petronas Towers, or go shopping in the beautiful capital Kuala Lumpur.
Thailand: This beautiful country that receives about 24.7 million tourists every year has some of the best beaches in the Asian southeast, which have worked as the setting for many films and as a frame of reference for countless postcards. Its capital Bangkok is a mixture of modernism and historical and cultural elements, while Phuket has been one of the most attractive Asian tourist destinations for its golden beaches, where water sports are practiced, and its incredible nightlife.
On the other hand, its cuisine is one of the most well-known in Asia, as well as its cultural and historical background with its large number of Buddhist temples. Some of the main attractions of Malaysia, in addition to Bangkok and Phuket, are James Bond Island, Phi Phi, Koh Panyee, Patong Beach and Kata Noi Beach, among others, where you can take jungle tours, practice different sports and even make spiritual retreats.
South Korea: It receives about 14.2 million tourists annually, and together with Japan and Singapore it is one of the most modern Asian tourist destinations, where there are plenty of paradisiacal beaches, and hiking trails, as well as a very attractive nightlife with very modern casinos and discos.
Japan: Although this country is not connected to the Asian continent by land and must be accessed by plane, it has its capital Tokyo, which is one of the largest cities in the world. Japan receives about 13.4 million of tourists a year, and offers a variety of activities to enjoy to the fullest.
Singapore: Considered as one of the Asian tourist destinations with one of the healthiest economies, it has had a significant tourist boom in recent years, so it currently receives about 11.8 million tourists. It is a multicultural country where the mixture of various nationalities and their individuals such as Hindus, Indonesians, Chinese and some Westerners, give rise to a diverse nation with many attractions.
Taiwan: This country receives about 9.8 million tourists, and although it is known as the Republic of China, in 1949 it became an independent country; although many countries still refuse to acknowledge it. It has a strong influence of Chinese and Japanese cultures, which make it a fascinating attraction for tourists. It has The Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, and along with Thailand it is one of the most economical Asian tourist destinations that exist.
Indonesia: The Indonesian archipelago has more than six thousand islands and receives about 9.8 million of tourists a year, who enjoy the best beaches of crystalline waters and white sand of the continent. It is one of the Asian tourist destinations that has more Buddhist temples and interesting cultural sites, as well as various sports activities that can be done, especially water. Within its main attractions are Ubud, Tanah Lot, Seminyak and Mount Batur.
Vietnam: The eighth most populous country in Asia receives about 7.8 million tourists a year, and its great contrasts attract the attention of many people who love adventure. It is located between China, Laos and Cambodia, and stands out for the variety of activities that can be done, among which are visiting its famous rice fields, the historic centre of Hanoi, or navigating Halong Bay, among others.
India: With about 7.7 million tourists a year, this country is one of the most valued Asian tourist destinations because of its cultural, historical and religious background. It has fabulous temples, lots of sites of historical interest, as well as national parks that show their extraordinary nature.
January is great month to visit India because most of its regions have a very pleasant climate. Its main attractions are The Taj Mahal, Rajasthan, Auli, Goa, Kerala, Gulmarg, Mysore and Assam, among others.
Definitely, all are destinations that you cannot miss, so surely you like us will find it difficult to choose which you will visit.
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