Tourism Asia, tourism Oceania

Asia & Oceania

Asia

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Top 25 things to do in Asia

25. Singapore Sentosa Island Afternoon Trip, Singapore

Swoop through the Sentosa Island on a cable car and catch the pink dolphins at the Dolphin Lagoon. Then, travel the depths of the ocean, walking through a transparent underwater tunnel, experiencing 2,500 colorful sea creatures swimming around you.

24. Singapore by Night Tour with Dinner at Clarke Quay, Singapore

Enjoy a night on the town, dining by riverside at Clarke Quay and exploring Singapore’s Night Market.

23. Kyoto and Nara Day Tour including Golden Pavilion and Todaiji Temple from Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Experience serenity in Kyoto, wandering through Kinkakuji Temple, which houses the most elegant Japanese Garden. Later, enjoy the quiet simplicity of the Imperial Palace and journey to Deer Park, where deer roam freely in 1,250 acres.

22. Macau Day Trip from Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Explore Macau’s historic center, venturing through the ruins of St. Paul Church, roaming down the Grand Prix Race Course, and enjoying the vistas of Praia Grande from Penha Hill.

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14. Private Tour: Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Day Tour from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Visit the elephant ’sanctuary’ in Kuala Gandah, riding and feeding these magnificent animals in a beautiful tropical rainforest.

13. Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo, Kyoto, Japan

Zoom through the sights of Kyoto and enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Fuji, the Heian Shinto Shrine and the Kiyomizu Buddhist temple.

12. Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour, Tokyo, Japan

Cruise through the Sumida River, sip tea in a Japanese Garden, and walk through the Imperial Palace and Asakusa Temple on this one-day Tokyo tour.

11. Singapore Zoo Morning Tour with optional Jungle Breakfast amongst Orangutans, Singapore

Breakfast in the wild and explore the Singapore Zoo, getting a closer look at the orangutans, swinging and climbing through their natural habitat.

10. Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Ferry across Hong Kong’s harbor to Lantau Island, where you’ll journey to Hong Kong’s longest beach, wind through Ngong Ping Plateau, and visit the majestic Buddha statue near the Po Lin Monastery.

9. Hong Kong Harbor Night Cruise and Dinner at Revolving 66 Restaurant, Hong Kong

Take in a 360-degree view of Hong Kong at one of the city’s most famous restaurants, the Revolving 66 Restaurant, then venture into the streets and explore the Temple Street Night Market in Kowloon.

8. Kyoto and Nara 2-Day or 3-Day Rail Tour by Bullet Train from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Buzz through the Kasuga Shrine, filled with 3,000 lanterns, Nijo Castle, known for it’s impressive interiors, and the Todaiji Temple, housing a great image of Buddha, as you travel from Tokyo to Kyoto.

7. Singapore Zoo Night Safari Tour with optional Buffet Dinner, Singapore

Weave through the Himalayan foothills at night on this safari tour and spot nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

6. Kyoto Full-Day Sightseeing Tour including Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Sightsee through Kyoto, Japan’s cultural jewel, and visit the Heian Shrine, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji Temple, surrounded by one of the country’s most exquisite gardens.

5. 2-Day Mt Fuji, Hakone and Bullet Train Tour from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Escape to the country from Tokyo, and gaze outside of your train window at Lake Ashi, Mt. Komagatake, and Mt. Fuji on this two-day tour.

4. Nikko National Park Day Trip from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Explore the mountains, lakes, shrines, wildlife, and unprecedented beauty of Nikko National Park.

3. Panoramic Tokyo Day Tour - Meiji Shrine, Asakusa Temple and Tokyo Bay Cruise, Tokyo, Japan

Ride past the Japanese Capitol, stroll through the Imperial Palace East Garden, and wind your way through the famous Ginza shopping district on this all day Tokyo tour.

2. Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Cruise down Lake Ashi and visit Mt. Fuji by train, enjoying the sweet vistas of Hakone National Park.

1. Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ride on the famous Shinkansen Bullet train, lunching at Mt Fuji, enjoying the views of Lake Ashi, and riding past volcano slopes while taking in the crisp mountain air.

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Oceania

Oceania is a geographical, and often geopolitical, region consisting of numerous lands—mostly islands in the Pacific Ocean and vicinity. The term "Oceania" was coined in 1831 by French explorer Dumont d'Urville.[dubious – discuss] The term is also sometimes used to denote a continent comprising Australia and proximate Pacific islands, and is one of eight terrestrial ecozones.

The boundaries of Oceania are defined in a number of ways. Most definitions include Australia, New Zealand and all or part of the Malay Archipelago. Ethnologically, the islands that are included in Oceania are divided into the subregions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

Oceania is traditionally understood as being composed of four regions: Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia[10]. As with any region, however, interpretations vary; increasingly, geographers and scientists divide Oceania into Near Oceania and Remote Oceania.

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Most of Oceania consists of island nations comprising thousands of coral atolls and volcanic islands, with small human populations. Australia is the only continental country but Indonesia has land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. If the Australia-New Guinea continent is included then the highest point is Puncak Jaya in Papua at 4,884 m (16,024 ft) and the lowest point is Lake Eyre, Australia at 16 m (52 ft) below sea level.

Oceania is one of eight terrestrial ecozones, which constitute the major ecological regions of the planet. The Oceania ecozone includes all of Micronesia, Fiji, and all of Polynesia except New Zealand. New Zealand, New Guinea and nearby islands, Australia, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia constitute the separate Australasia ecozone.

Religion in Oceania remains dominated demographically by Christianity. Traditional religions are often animist and prevalent among traditional tribes is the belief in evil spirits (masalai in Tok Pisin), which are blamed for "poisoning" people, causing calamity and death. In recent Australian and New Zealand censuses, large proportions of the population say they belong to "No religion" (which includes humanism, atheism, agnosticism, and rationalism). In Tonga, everyday life is heavily influenced by Polynesian traditions and especially by the Christian faith. The Bahá'í House of Worship in Tiapapata, Samoa is one of seven designations administered in the Baha'i faith.