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		<title>Top Asian Honeymoon Destinations</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A wide variety of languages, religions and traditions combine to create a mesmerising cultural mosaic within Asia. The continent offers a multitude of enchanting destinations to explore, from palm-fringed beaches to mountainous tribal regions to cosmopolitan cities and historic hotspots – the possibilities are endless. This exciting diversity means Asia offers something for everyone – [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A wide variety of languages, religions and traditions combine to create a mesmerising cultural mosaic within Asia. The continent offers a multitude of enchanting destinations to explore, from palm-fringed beaches to mountainous tribal regions to cosmopolitan cities and historic hotspots – the possibilities are endless. This exciting diversity means Asia offers something for everyone – making it the perfect destination for any honeymooning couple. Here are our top five destination ideas:</p>
<p><strong>Thailand</strong></p>
<p>Thailand is a perfect honeymoon destination with its tropical climate, beautiful beaches and exotic cultural heritage. Experience tradition by visiting Bangkok’s many temples dating back over a thousand years, go explore the world’s only floating market of the Karan people and enjoy a traditional dance show like no other. If you’re looking for a more relaxing honeymoon head to Phucket, which is home to many scenic beaches and exotic getaways such as  Similan Island, Coral Island and Phromthep Cape. Alternately, Pattya is also famous for its alluring beaches and astounding attractions, such as Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Khork Island. </p>
<p><strong>Philippines</strong></p>
<p>The Philippines are a less expensive Asian choice, but still a fantastic honeymoon destination. There are many packages available that whisk you away to three fabulous locations: Boracay, Palawan and Samal Island. Boracay provides a luxurious experience and is renowned for its stunning white sandy beaches which stretch over nine kilometres. Palawan offers a historic trip through two World Heritage Sites: the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. On Samal Island you can explore Pearl Farm, which has been identified as a protected fish sanctuary, and an outstanding place to go snorkelling. </p>
<p><strong>Vietnam</strong></p>
<p>With attractions such as the Valley of Love and the Lake of Sighs it is hardly surprising that Vietnam is a perfect honeymoon destination. The long, elegant country stretches two thousand kilometres from its border with China down to the Mekong Delta in the south. You will be in awe of the natural beauty of the country; the Red River Delta, the Mekong Delta and a lot of the coast is an infinite sea of bright green rice fields. Beautiful coastal beaches, soaring mountains and misty forests offer honeymooners the chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Vietnam. </p>
<p><strong>Japan</strong></p>
<p>Japan is another great Asian honeymoon destination, and you will have an endless variety of places to visit and things to do. Excursions are offered to lively cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, luxurious hot spring packages provide pampering with assorted spa treatments, and travelling to the Lamp-No-Yada hideaway via bullet train offers a romantic getaway on the famous Japanese sea coast. A fantastic way to experience the area on your honeymoon is by taking a self-guided tour, which ensures your trip to Japan is tailor-made especially for you. </p>
<p><strong>China</strong></p>
<p>China is the ultimate discovery honeymoon. It is a country where ancient remnants can still be seen today, such as the Great Wall of China (which spans over four thousand kilometres and has been listed as a World Heritage Site), Terra Cotta Warriors, the Forbidden City and the Tiananmen Square. In your honeymoon plans you could also include a tour of the city of Beijing where you will meet the friendly locals, experience the regional customs and try the local cuisine at one of the neighbourhood teahouses. If a break from historic exploration and sight-seeing is needed, many Chinese hotels offer luxurious spa packages that allow you to enjoy a period of relaxation while you’re enjoying the beautiful sights in such a magnificent country. </p>
<p>When not day dreaming of where to go on honeymoon, Wayne Barker writes content for Portfolio of Fine Diamonds – who stock an unrivalled collection of <a href="http://www.portfoliooffinediamonds.com/">diamond wedding rings</a> and <a href="http://lunns.portfoliooffinediamonds.com/Home">engagement rings</a>.</p>
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		<title>Top Places to Visit in Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asia is home to many of wonders of the world, including one of the most popular: the Great Wall of China. The wall spans the northern region of China and was built to protect the northern border of the Chinese Empire from attacks from other countries. The wall spans a total of approximately 4,000 miles. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Asia is home to many of wonders of the world, including one of the most popular: the Great Wall of China. The wall spans the northern region of China and was built to protect the northern border of the Chinese Empire from attacks from other countries. The wall spans a total of approximately 4,000 miles. The Great Wall of China carries with it a lot of history. According to historical records, over one million people died constructing the Great Wall and ultimately gave it its reputation of &#8220;the longest cemetery on Earth.&#8221; The Great Wall is the longest man-made structure in the world, which is a great feat since an astronomical amount of colossal structures have been built since the 5th century B.C. The Great Wall of China is a great attractor of tourism and its largest opening is in the Beijing area of China.</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t leave Asia without seeing the wonderful and exotic sights of India. India is an Asia travel hot spot for tourist because of its rich culture and beautiful architecture. One of the most impressive forms of architecture in India is the Taj Mahal, which is a famous mausoleum located in Agra, India. The Taj Mahal is often praised for its incredible beauty and stunning architecture that combines Persian, Islamic and Indian styles. The Taj Mahal took 21 years to build and was finally complete in 1653. The Taj Mahal is meant to be taken as a symbol of eternal love. It draws tourists in from all over the world to bask in its beauty and admire its architecture. If you really want to learn to appreciate Indian culture, you have to visit the Taj Mahal.</p>
<p>Russia also lies partially in Asia, and one of the most famous sites located in Russia is the Kremlin. Kremlin is a Russian word for &#8220;citadel&#8221; and the area is constructed in a way that is very similar to a fortress. The Kremlin is located in Moscow, Russia and is home to the famous Red Square, which holds Lenin&#8217;s Tomb, the Moscow Historical Museum, St. Basil&#8217;s Cathedral and Alexander Gardens. It is also home to one of the greatest feats in architecture, which is a fantastic building of the same name. You&#8217;ve probably seen this mausoleum before, but it’s a fantastic work of architecture featuring stunning colors and patterns that make it stand out among the other buildings in the area. If you are ever in Russia, you must visit the Kremlin before you go.</p>
<p>Finally, Tokyo, Japan is one of the biggest, bustling cities in Asia. Tokyo is a densely populated metropolis that is home to more than 13 million residents. Tokyo has a large, metropolitan economy and attracts shoppers from all over the world. The set-up of Tokyo is similar to that of New York City because it&#8217;s filled with lots of stores, lights, cars, big advertisements and lots and lots of people. Tokyo has become a major area for business because it constantly produces things like cars and electronics that Americans depend on every day. Tokyo has plenty of amusement parks, fine dining, high-quality dance clubs and bars that make it a great vacation spot for people all over the world. Since Tokyo is one of the biggest and most well-known cities in the world, you can&#8217;t leave without experiencing it for yourself.</p>
<p>All of the Asia travel destinations mentioned in this article are sure to make your trip to Asia a fulfilling, cultured and exciting adventure. Asia has years of history behind it that is just waiting to be shared and you can start enjoying some of this valuable history when you plan your trip to Asia.</p>
<p>About the author: Diane Johnson writes about a number of her interests including travel, shopping, and <a href="http://www.classesandcareers.com/">online classes</a>.</p>
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		<title>China to develop Hainan Island into international tourist destination</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Chinese government is making plans to develop Hainan Island into an international tourist destination like Bali or Hawaii. Hainan is a popular tourist destination for domestic Chinese travelers and is China&#8217;s only tropical island resort. The island received around 20 million visitors in 2008, with just 1 million of them coming from outside of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Chinese government is making plans to develop Hainan Island into an international tourist destination like Bali or Hawaii.</p>
<p>Hainan is a popular tourist destination for domestic Chinese travelers and is China&#8217;s only tropical island resort.  The island received around 20 million visitors in 2008, with just 1 million of them coming from outside of China.</p>
<p>Hainan Island is popular with Russian tourists, but it remains to be seen if the island can appeal to other nationalities.  </p>
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		<title>Disney to open theme park in Shanghai</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With its sights set on a potential market of 1.3 billion people, Disney has received government approval to open a theme park in Shanghai, China. Disney already has a theme park in Hong Kong, but the region is still not easily accessible for mainland Chinese tourists. It&#8217;s a huge investment,&#8221; says Shaun Rein, managing director [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With its sights set on a potential market of 1.3 billion people, Disney has received government approval to open a theme park in Shanghai, China.</p>
<p>Disney already has a theme park in Hong Kong, but the region is still not easily accessible for mainland Chinese tourists. </p>
<blockquote><p>It&#8217;s a huge investment,&#8221; <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20091104/wl_time/08599193445300">says Shaun Rein</a>, managing director of China Market Research Group in Shanghai. &#8220;By allowing this now it gives face to Obama and really shows that China and the U.S. need to work together to get out of this financial malaise.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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