Asia as the world’s largest continent is rich in various resources, including natural resources and great cultures, this is certainly attract the western world’s attention. Look at how the Asian food has become common in many countries, starting with Chinese food, Japanese sushi and fried rice from Indonesia
Maybe there are not many of us know, but Asia has a definite 10 place and can be recognized immediately as a place that can only be found in Asia, because of its beauty. These 10 places are very famous in the world and dubbed as the 10th Asian Natural Landmark
1. Fuji Mountain Japan
This mountain is the highest active volcano in Japan, with a height of 3776 meters. Various poems, paintings and other works created for the worship of beauty and splendor of this mountain. Fuji Yama (Yama means mountain in Japanese) are at the border Shizouka and Yamanashi prefectures in western Tokyo. At the time of sunny days in spring and summer, this mountain can be seen clearly from Tokyo or Yokohama. If you want to visit this magnificent mountain, try to come to Japan in around July or August, at the height of summer.
2. Tubbataha Coral Reef (Philippines)
To you who have a hobby of diving, Tubbataha Coral Reefs are mandatory destination if you have time to visit the Philippines. The ocean is full of coral clusters and can be reached easily from the Palawan beach, Philippines. Beautiful place to dive with an area of 33,200 hectares filled with a variety of beautiful marine animals. But because of its beauty, as a diver, you should be extra careful in the diving, because the balance of reef ecosystems in the clusters is very fragile.
3. Stone Forest (China)
The forest is really composed of rocks that make up the scenery like a stone forest. This area is located in Yunnan Province, Shilin district, Southwestern China. ‘Tree of Stone’ that make up this forest really seemed to grow from the ground. These rock formations are believed to have existed since 270 million years ago, formed by erosion patterns that come alternately, thus forming a unique rock formations that seemed to grow up like a forest. From Kunming station, there is a special tourist train that will take you to enjoy this magical forest.
4. Ayers Rock (Australia)
Although located in the continent of Australia, the rocks that lie in the middle of a continent still remains in the natural landmarks of Asia. The Rock which is in the original Aboriginal language is called Uluru is located in the Northern Territory, Central Australia. This high stone has length of 348 meters and outer line that reaches 9.4 kilometers. Uniquely, these stones sometimes seem to change color. The locals advise you not to climb it, but instead, your adventure in this stone can be replaced with a camel ride or look at stones from a height in the helicopter.
5. Beppu Onsen (Japan)
This hot springs have the largest production capacity in Japan. Hot springs in Beppu city, Oita prefecture has its own uniqueness. One of the hot water source dubbed “Hells of Beppu”, because of the boiling water and steam that poured from the depths of 200-300 meters from the ground (the source of this burst clearly not for bathing). The beauty of this ‘hell’ is really attract many photographers.
6. Taroko Gorge (Taiwan)
Although called as Gorge, this does not mean it is a small or isolated places. Taroko Gorge is a national park that is centered on a 19 kilometers long valley. The valley is composed of marble and granite rocks, with deep ravines, several waterfalls, mountains and some challenging water flow for exploration. Taroko Gorge is also famous for the production of unique marble that can only be found exclusively in Taiwan.
7. Reed Flute Cave (China)
The Name of place (Reed Flute Cave), is takken from the weeds that grow around the mouth of the cave. The Underground scene in the cave is very unusual, it is to say the most beautiful in Asia. Various rock formations, stalactites and stone pillars that seemed to form a scenery that can not be forgotten easily. The cave is located about 5 miles north of Guilin City in Guangxi Province, China. It is enriched with the effect of extraordinary light, make a variety of rock formations that have increasingly bewitched the audience. Make sure you took time to see the formation of the Dragon and Pagoda Red Curtain when visiting this cave.
8. The Huang Shan Mountains (China)
Various works of literature and painting are capturing the beauty of China Huangshan mountains for several generations. Unique rock formations, waterfalls, pine forests that seemed to grow over the rocks, and clouds that seemed reluctant to leave this mountain peaks make it appear to be one of the most beautiful scenery in the world. If you want to experience an unforgettable sensation, try to go to Bright Summit Peak to wacth sunrise among a sea of clouds, it’s an unforgettable experience.
9. Gobi Desert (Mongolia)
Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, with an area of 1,296,000 kilometers square. Temperatures in the center of this desert are extreme, cruel wind whipping all the time, with a view only of rocks, sand and gravel, this is not a fun place to visit. Even the oasis and the desert life is very rare. In the language of Mongolia, the Gobi means “covered with gravel plains”, and the Gobi desert was very unique. This desert is divided into five unique region. Eastern Gobi desert steppa, with only grass and sand decorate the surface of the ground, then Plato Alashan, a semi desert. The Gobi Lakes Valley found only pasture and sand, a semi Valley Junggar desert and mountains of the Tian Shan that can be found in This giant desert.
10. Mount Everest (India)
One of world’s highest mountain, this mountain reaches a height of 8848 meters. Local residents, known as Sherpa, called this mountain by the name of Chomolungma (Mother Goddess of the World). An expedition to reach the top of Everest can cost up to $ 50,000, and the a really planned preparation.
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