12 stunning places in Asia, not yet become popular with tourists

Asia is full of opportunities for every traveler, especially for adventurers who prefer to go wherever crowds of tourists do not like to go. And in this article you will find a description of several unique places that have not yet become public. Explore the twelve amazing places in Asia that you definitely should visit, from the ancient rainforest in Malaysia to the prehistoric city of South Korea.

Raja-Ampat Islands, Indonesia

Once you are on the green islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia, you will immediately want to plunge into the emerald water that surrounds them. If you like adventures, then you can go swimming with whale sharks in the marine park of Chendaravasih Bay or study caves and ancient rock paintings on the island of Misul. If you like wildlife, then you can go to the island of Vaygeo, the home of a bird of paradise.

Gyeongju, South Korea

Although Gyeongju is only a few hours away by train from Seoul, it is a city that will allow you to feel as if you took a step back in time. This coastal settlement was first founded by prehistoric people, and then was the capital of the kingdom of Silla for more than a thousand years.

Yala, Sri Lanka

The variety of wild animals that you will see in the Yala National Park is amazing. This park inhabits the largest number of leopards in the world, in addition, you can find here peacocks, crocodiles, sloths and elephants. The very territory of this park is very diverse: green meadows are replaced by tropical forests, and then by sandy beaches. History lovers must visit Buddhist monastery Situlpavwu, built more than two thousand years ago, which for a long time was the home of the kings of Sri Lanka.

Ladakh, India

The monasteries of Ladakh are built by Buddhist monks right in the rocks of the Himalayas, and this is what makes this region so attractive. It should also be noted that some local people dress in traditional outfits, which you should also look at.

Kamchatka, Russia

Kamchatka is best known as the magical world of geysers, hot springs and volcanoes. This peninsula, an area of 270,000 km ² , located in the Russian Far East, is the site of the Valley of Geysers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can boast of twenty geysers at once.

Matsuyama, Japan

The oldest hot spring in Japan is located in Matsuyama, and it is a very popular place among the local inhabitants. The bathhouse, known as Dōgo Onsen Honkan, was opened in the nineteenth century and still remains one of the most striking examples of traditional Japanese architecture that was popular at that time.

Danum Valley, Malaysia

Situated on the Malaysian Borneo Danum valley is an ancient rainforest, of which only a few people know. And a few people can find it and reach it, because there are very strict rules regarding the preservation of this forest in its original state.

Tajikistan

Lovers of urban life will find a lot of employment in Dushanbe, the largest city and the capital of Tajikistan. Dushanbe very quickly turns into a modern metropolis. If you love the countryside atmosphere, then you can always go hiking in the Pamir mountains, often called the "roof of the world".

Mrauk-U, Myanmar

If you want to enjoy the true beauty of this place, you will have to get up early. Admire the dawn, as it is at this time that the fog begins to dissipate, revealing ancient pagodas surrounded by green hills. These pagodas are among the oldest in Myanmar, and almost all of them have not been restored, which makes them even more authentic and intriguing.

Macao, China

Many know Macau as the capital of gambling, but it turns out that this city can offer much more than one might imagine, for the first time after hearing its nickname - "Vegas of China". This region was founded in the sixteenth century and was originally a Portuguese colony, which is why visitors can observe both Asian and European influences in its architecture and other aspects.

Salalah, Oman

Salalah can offer you everything little: camels, walking along the beach, vast deserts, palm trees, as well as a rich culture and history. You should plan a trip there at the end of July or August, when a major festival is held here, within which the coming of the rainy season is celebrated. This season turns the dry region into a green paradise of noisy waterfalls. Within the framework of the festival, art exhibitions, sports events and many other events are held.

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei may not be as popular as other Asian cities such as Tokyo or Beijing, but that does not mean that it does not deserve your attention. In numerous night markets you can find the best street delicacies of this country, which it is famous for the whole world.