The perception of a holiday in the Far East has changed radically over the past few decades. Although long thought of as a wild and foreign region, for years the majority of visitors to the Far East have been looking for a unique cultural experience or a more back-to-basics feel. Nowadays, visitors can still take advantage of the cultural diversity of the east but now can also do it in style in some of the most luxurious resorts, spas and beaches around the globe.
Throughout the Far East, visitors are drawn to countries such as China, Borneo, Thailand and Malaysia for the widely different and colourful cultures, cuisine, religion and scenery which these countries offer. For those who have only travelled and experienced resorts in the west, the east offers a hugely different and fulfilling experience that continually pulls many people to the region. In addition to the new experiences on offer, visitors can also sample it all in the lap of luxury, in the many resorts that have sprouted up on the pristine shores of the East.
Thailand, for example, has long been a holiday favourite, attracting beach goers and culture seekers alike for decades. Replete with beautiful beaches spread across many islands to explore, sets the scene for a perfect holiday in the sun.
Malaysia is an up and coming destination for those looking for an exotic adventure. Like Thailand, the country boasts beautiful beaches as well as the cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur, which is complete with excellent shopping malls, top notch restaurants and a never ending list of sights to behold.
For a truly unique cultural experience, China ranks among the best on offer when it comes to Far East holidays. Playing host to the most cities whose populations number over a million people each, China is a bustling country with a booming economy that visitors can feel the minute they arrive. In stark contrast to this, much of the countryside still practices traditional agricultural methods, all the while set in breathtaking countryside that is still relatively isolated from the modern conveniences of the 21st century. Some of the biggest attractions on earth are located in China, such as the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
For a heady mixture of breathtaking scenery and wildlife, the island of Borneo is a perfect choice for a far east holiday. A trip through the Borneo jungle feels like a trip through time. Take a boat ride through the lush rainforest, where lucky visitors will be able to see orang-utans in their natural habitat; while remarkable birds can be seen and heard on any trip and a vast array of exquisite plants blanket the forest in the most vibrant colours.
Destinations which, historically, were only open to the most intrepid of travellers have now opened up to visitors from all walks of life, and in recent years these previously out of reach locations have become much more attractive to tourists seeking adventure and the unknown on their holiday.
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