We invite you to big Adventure in five countries South-East Asia: China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and a “state within a state” - Hong Kong. Saturated interesting excursions a tour with a beach holiday on the picturesque islands of Bali and Borneo will delight tourists who prefer to combine relaxation on beautiful beaches with immersion in ancient history and impressive architecture. As part of the program, you will appreciate the beauty of Senado Square with its stone mosaic depicting waves in Macau, visit National Park Kota Kinabalu, climb Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, take pictures against the backdrop of the "crystal" Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, explore the beauty of Bali and learn the history of the symbol of Singapore - the Merlion. Airfare is included in the tour price!

Five countries in Southeast Asia

Tour duration: 14 days / 13 nights.

Tour type: individual, combined.

Tour itinerary: Hong Kong (2 nights) - Macau (1 night) - Kota Kinabalu (3 nights) - Kuala Lumpur (2 nights) - Bali (3 nights) - Singapore (2 nights).

Tour dates in 2020: upon request.

The cost of the program per person is from $3600.

Included in cost:

• international flights:
• four domestic flights on the route;
• accommodation in hotels of the selected category according to the program;
• meals according to the program;
• transfers according to the program;
• excursions according to the program;
• services of an English-speaking guide.

Additionally paid:

• medical insurance (20$);
• meals and drinks not included in the price of the program;
• optional excursions (upon prior request);
• Singapore e-visa (recommended, cost - $50);
• personal and other expenses not included in the tour price.

Singapore

Tour program

Day 1. Hong Kong

Departure from Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 12:35 by Etihad Airways. Arrival in Abu Dhabi at 18:55. Transfer to another flight and departure to Hong Kong at 21:55.

Day 2. Hong Kong - Macau

Arrival in Hong Kong - the largest administrative center of China. Transfer to the pier, accommodation on the ferry and departure at 12:00. In an hour you will arrive in Macau - an open port and a major financial center of the Celestial Empire, famous for its casinos, gambling houses, hippodrome and nightclubs. But it is not only the capital of excitement. Macau is a former Portuguese colony. The picturesque center of the era of Portuguese rule reflects the clash of European and Chinese cultures and values.

Passage of migration control. Transfer to the selected hotel, accommodation in the room. At 15:00, a tour of Macau will begin. You will visit Senado square with stone mosaic depicting waves, Ruins of St. Paul's Church And Fort Monte and you will also see Wynn Casino with his famous light and music fountains, "golden tree" and fire-water show. In addition, on this day you can hear the singing of gondoliers and ride the Venetian gondolas in complex "Venice".

The tour ends at 19:00. If you wish and for a fee, you can visit a unique show in House of dancing water - "The House of Dancing Water"».

Show ticket prices:

Performances take place on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Show starts at 17:00 and 20:00.

Day 3. Macau - Hong Kong

Breakfast, check out, transfer to the pier and departure to Hong Kong at 12:00 (travel time - 1 hour). Transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

At 14:30, a study tour of Hong Kong will begin (duration - 4 hours). You will have the opportunity to climb the famous Victoria Peak- the highest point of the island. Since its inception in 1888, the funicular has taken tourists up a steep 373-meter-high mountainside, on the way to which, during the seven-minute ascent, travelers can enjoy breathtaking views of the port of Hong Kong and the outlines of skyscrapers against the sky.

In addition, you will see the old Cathedral, walk along street queens road and see several thousand Chinese vases on an old antique Hollywood Road, discuss with the guide the features local cuisine.

The tour ends at 18:30. Its format: by bus to Victoria Peak, climb to SKY TERRACE, descend to Peak Three, walk to Sheng Wan (via the Cathedral, Man Mo Temple and Antique Street), transfer by double-decker tram to IFC).

Day 4. Hong Kong

Breakfast, free time for independent walks. If desired, and for an additional fee, you can go on optional excursions.

Hong Kong, China

Day 5. Hong Kong - Kota Kinabalu

Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport, departure at 9:55 am on an Air Asia flight to the island of Borneo. Arrival in the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah - Kota Kinabalu. Accommodation at the hotel, free time and rest.

Day 6. Kota Kinabalu

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have an excursion to national park Kota Kinabalu with a visit to hot springs accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide (duration - 8 hours, lunch included).

You will pass through scenic road, winding along rice fields, colorful local villages and endless valleys. Don't miss the opportunity to cross the longest rope bridge in the state of Sabah, suspended 50 meters above the ground in the upper tiers of the rainforest. You will reach the park located at the foot of mountains kinabalu(its height above sea level is 4095 meters). Walk through the mountain garden and the jungle, where you will see more than 1000 species of plants, including Rafflesia - world-famous and very rare carnivorous flowers.

After lunch, you will dive into hot springs known for their health-improving properties. Rest and bathing in the springs among the picturesque nature. Return to the hotel.

Days 7-8. Kota Kinabalu

Tomorrow, free time, beach vacation. On the 8th day, if you wish and for a fee, you can go on an optional excursion to a park wildlife Lok Kawi(duration - 4 hours, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide").

Day 9. Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur

Breakfast at the hotel, free time for independent walks. Release of the number. You can check your luggage in the luggage room before transfer to the airport.

Departure at 18:55 with an Air Asia flight. Arrival at 21:25 in the capital of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation in the room.

Day 10. Kuala Lumpur - Bali island

Breakfast at the hotel complex, check out of the room. Introductory tour of the city, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide (duration - 6 hours, lunch included).

You will visit central square and look around Palace of Sultan Abdul Samat, you will pass through the old quarters of the city, you will see Masjid Negara Mosque with a 75-meter minaret and a star-shaped roof, see chinese temple with a source of living water and a Buddha garden, climb the 270-meter observation deck TV towers and, of course, take pictures against the background of "crystal" Petronas Twin Towers.

Palace of Sultan Abdul Samat, Malaysia

visit batu caves located near Kuala Lumpur, in limestone cliffs covered with dense tropical vegetation. For millions of years, water has been sharpening stone here to create beautiful and amazing natural monuments. You will go up the two hundred and seventy-two stairs to the entrance to the caves. This unique pilgrimage is regularly performed here by Indians. Inside and outside the caves are some of the most beautiful Hindu temples in Malaysia.

Transfer to the airport, departure at 17:55 to Denpasar by Air Asia flight. Arrival at 20:55, transfer to the hotel, accommodation and rest.

Day 11 Bali

Breakfast at the hotel and a sightseeing tour of the island of Bali, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide (lunch included). Every corner of the resort seems to be saturated with an oriental and festive atmosphere. Its tropical forests and majestic volcanoes, magnificent beaches and unique ancient temples amaze the imagination.

Traveling across the island, you will reach UNESCO Global Geopark in the Kintamani region, where the Batur volcano and the lake of the same name located in its crater are located. On the way, you will visit colorful local villages and get acquainted with the types of crafts popular on the island - silver jewelry making, batik production and woodcarving. Visiting the temple, visiting the house of local residents and visiting the rice terraces.

You will also visit a garden where coffee, cocoa, vanilla and pineapples are grown. Here you can taste freshly roasted and brewed coffee or cocoa and, if you wish, purchase several packages.

After lunch you will go to Bird and Reptile Park. It is located between the resorts of Ubud and Kuta and covers an area of ​​​​2 hectares. It is an impressive tropical forest with beautiful exotic gardens and almost invisible aviaries. In the park you can meet Balinese starlings and parrots, Australian cockatoos and African crowned cranes, admire Tanzanian flamingos, communicate with South American macaws, watch pelicans and funny hornbills, as well as see rare cassowaries and beautiful birds of paradise.

Later - inspection reptile park where crocodiles, snakes and lizards live. Some species of turtles, iguanas and lizards even allow themselves to be picked up for a photo.

Day 12 Bali

Breakfast in the hotel. Free time for self-study islands and beach holiday. Vacations in these places will please even the most sophisticated travelers and will be remembered for a long time. The island has an excellent infrastructure: cruises on motor ships are constantly arranged here, and at night there are many cafes and discos. In addition, all conditions for classes are created in Bali. active species water sports including kitesurfing and diving.

If desired, and for a fee, you can go on additional excursions:

• Visit to the temple located on the island of Java complex Borobudur And hindu temple prambanan(with lunch, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide).
• Journey through the most mysterious places islands - "Ancient Bali" - with a tour elephant cave, ancient temple With healing springs - Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi archaeological site(lunch included, duration - the whole day, accompanied by an English-speaking guide).

Prambanan temple complex, Indonesia

Day 13. Bali - Singapore

Airport transfer. Departure at 6:10 to Singapore by Air Asia flight, arrival at 8:55.

At 10:00 a sightseeing tour of Singapore with a Russian-speaking guide will begin (duration - 3.5 hours). You will visit the colonial part of the city, see the historical Padang Square,buildings of the Parliament and the Supreme Court. They have a high historical and architectural value and were built at the beginning of the last century. Afterwards, you will take a walk next to the old Queen Victoria Theater, admire the majestic cathedral Cathedral of Saint Andrew and see the oldest hotel in the city - Raffles. You will learn a lot of interesting things about the history of creation small state, which is often called the "lion city", and also hear the story Merlion the symbol of Singapore.

Then you will go to the business center of the city to appreciate architectural masterpieces newest era: Explanade concert hall, Ruffles Place skyscrapers and also the famous complex Marina Bay Sands. Then, once in Singapore Chinatown, You will be transported to a colorful Chinatown with a unique oriental atmosphere and two-story shophouses. You will visit one of the local temples, which will amaze you with an incredible variety of colors and a large number of statues of various gods scattered throughout the building.

After - a visit to gem factory, where you will see a unique gallery of paintings made by hand from semi-precious stones, and learn all the subtleties of their manufacturing technology. The tour ends with a visit botanical garden, which strikes with the variety of forms of tropical flora and fauna presented here. You will visit amazingly beautiful orchid garden, where, in particular, the national flower of Singapore grows. The last stop along the route is the central street of Singapore Orchard Road where shops and restaurants are located. This real paradise for the buyer, where you can find almost any product.

Day 14 Singapore

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day for independent walks.

If desired, and for a fee, you can go on additional excursions (must be booked in advance):

• Journey to Sentosa Island, accompanied by a Russian-speaking guide. Duration - 4 hours.
• Visit to the Singapore Zoo. Duration - 3.5 hours.
• Walk through the gardens by the bay. Duration - 3.5 hours.

Day 15. Singapore - Abu Dhabi

Breakfast at the hotel, free time to explore the city on your own and buy souvenirs for family and friends. Release of the room, transfer to the airport. Departure to Abu Dhabi at 20:05, arrival at 23:35.

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Region Southeast Asia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The reason for this is the winter seasonality, the unique exotic nature, the combination of skyscrapers and urbanization with snow-white beaches and the azure sea, where you can escape in the middle of our winter bad weather. Great advantage - wide choose the cost of tours from affordable cane bungalows to chic hotel complexes with a worldwide reputation for .

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Despite the fact that we have cold weather in Asia, the “high season” has just begun, so we decided to consider the most interesting directions that will definitely surprise you!

1. Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is the most popular resort Thailand. On the island, in addition to amazing beaches and hotels, there are Buddhist temples, viewing platforms, waterfalls, gardens. Here you can find small coves to feel solitude or arrange romantic evening, and club and bar streets filled with noise, music and dancing. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, which makes it easy to get to other provinces or the capital of the country.

2. Boracay, Philippines

This small Philippine island is famous for having a top ten beach. the best beaches of the world - White Beach. Along it stretched a string of bars, massage parlors, souvenir shops and cafes. Beyond the people who love nightlife, Boracay attracts divers and kitesurfers, because there are ideal conditions for observing the underwater world, and a steady wind always blows near Bulabog beach, which is so necessary for kiting.

3. Hainan, China

On Hainan Island, you can not only relax on the beach, but also see many attractions. For example, dormant volcano Ma-An, whose crater has been turned into an observation deck. Those who want to tickle their nerves should go to the Dongshan Safari Zoo, where bears, tigers and lions roam in natural conditions, and tourists can watch them from a jeep. In addition, Hainan Province is a major Cultural Center where many different festivals are held throughout the year.

4. Langkawi, Malaysia

The Malaysian island of Langkawi is located in the middle of an archipelago of 100 islands. Here everyone can feel like a pioneer without going far from white sandy beaches and comfortable hotels. Mountains, caves, waterfalls and lakes are adjacent to the resort infrastructure and many attractions, among which are so beloved by tourists cable car and a sky bridge, running right over the jungle.

5. Sri Lanka

Tea plantations, elephants, golden beaches with palm trees descending to the water, ancient temples and statues - all this is on a small island that is lost in Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Aromatherapy combined with Buddhist and Hindu teachings contribute to relaxation and spiritual enrichment. lovers active rest waiting for water skiing, underwater fishing, surfing and kiting.

6. Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Phu Quoc is the pearl of Vietnam. Most of the island is a national park, which allows you to preserve the flora and fauna in their original form, and the presence good hotels and beach infrastructure do not let you forget about the benefits of civilization. In addition, Phu Quoc is famous as a diving center - the largest diving school in Vietnam operates here, and the prices for equipment and instructors are among the lowest in the world.

7. Maldives

Resorts Maldives- one of the most fashionable in all of Asia, because here the dream of a paradise vacation is realized. blue lagoons, white sandy beaches, clean blue sky, comfortable villas and tropical fruits - what else do you need for a carefree vacation? If you get tired of relaxing on the beach or in a hammock, you can go canoeing or catamarans, water skiing or yachting, go snorkeling or diving.

8. Bali, Indonesia

Although the beaches in Bali are not the best in Southeast Asia, they are ideal for those who want to go surfing or kiting. The island also offers all the conditions for relaxation in numerous spa hotels in an atmosphere of peace and exoticism. It is worth visiting this Indonesian resort to enjoy a combination of culture, religion, art and tropical nature.

9. Samui, Thailand

Koh Samui is another Thai island besides Phuket that tourists love. Accommodation for every taste, beaches with fine sand, picturesque bays, Buddhist temples, low prices for goods and services - this is the recipe for Samui's popularity. The highlight of the island is the opportunity to rent a bungalow right on the beach.

Southwest Asia includes the states of the Near and Middle East with ancient history and predominantly Muslim culture. The exception is Israel - a country of immigration and widespread Judaism with its shrines. Historically, the city of Jerusalem is currently located on the territory of Israel, in which the shrines of three religions are located: Judaism, Christianity, Islam. This, on the one hand, attracts a large number of tourists, partly pilgrims, and on the other hand, creates the basis for constant conflicts, which also affects the scale of tourism.

In the countries of this zone, the attention of tourists is attracted by the warm sea (especially the Mediterranean, washing the shores of Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel), and the subtropical climate. Fans of educational tourism are attracted by ancient cities or their ruins, numerous cities with their historical and cultural heritage - Istanbul (Turkey), Amman (Jordan), the ancient cities of Lebanon Baalbek, Saida, as well as the organized tourist center Beirut, Nicosia (Cyprus), Iranian cities Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Hamadan, etc.

Individual countries of the Arab East, as well as Turkey, attract many "shuttles" - participants in shopping tours. Afghanistan has interesting tourism opportunities, but the events of recent decades make it impossible to use them. As part of Southwest Asia, there are the following tourist macro-regions: Cyprus and Turkey, Palestine, Arab states (Middle East), Middle East.

Cyprus is a country located on island of the same name in the northeastern Mediterranean.

Cyprus first gained independence in 1960, but in 1974 Turkish troops landed on the island. After that, the northern territory of the country went to Turkey. There are no diplomatic relations between the Greek and Turkish parts. The Turkish part is closed to entry from the Greek side.

The territory of the Greek part of the island (Republic of Cyprus) is 5.9 thousand square meters. km, Turkish part ( Northern Cyprus) - 3.35 thousand sq. km. The coast of the island in the northern part is indented and rocky, the south of the island is flat, with long sandy beaches. In the center and southwest of the island is the vast old Troodos volcanic massif ( highest point- Mount Olympos, 1951 m). Between the mountains stretches the vast and fertile valley of Mesaoria.

Cyprus in ancient times was the center of the Mediterranean trade, which led to the mixing of cultural monuments of all European civilizations on its land. The capital of the country is Nicosia with the Center of Applied Arts located there, the Archbishop's Square with the Archbishop's Palace, the Gates of Ammochostos and the Statue of Liberty, the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian fortress walls (XVI century) with the Famagusta Gates and the ring of the Municipal Park outside, the Chrysaliniotissa Church built in 1450, the Omeriye Mosque , the churches of Tripiotis and Faneromeni, cathedral ev. John, built in 1662.

Limassol known primarily for its beaches, medieval museum, old castles, and winemaking. monuments Larnaca are the Larnaca fortress (1625); mosque Jami Kebir; ev church. Lazarus; Laiki Getonya (one of the old quarters); church of Angeloktistos; the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque (1816), one of the main Muslim shrines (since Umm Haram, the aunt of the Prophet Muhammad, is buried here); aqueduct (used for its intended purpose until 1939); catholic cathedral ev. Sophia (XIII century); Archaeological Museum; royal chapel ev. Catherine.

Within the resort Pathos of interest are the Port Fortress, the Paphos Mosaics, included in the register of the world cultural heritage UNESCO, Panagia Limeniotissa, Odeon Theatre, catacombs of ev. Solomon, the Royal Tombs, the Church of Chrysopolitess and the Column of ev. Paul, "House of Theseus", "Villa

Dionysus, the beach of Aphrodite, the bay of Smoking, the ancient Roman city of Curium with its Greco-Roman theater, the castle of Kolossi. Monuments of ancient culture in Salamis are the tomb of St. Catherine, Costello Castle in Famagusta, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

seaside resorts Cyprus are Limassol, Protaras, Lara Beach with a sea turtle breeding station, Latchi, Cape Greco, Polis, and numerous beach resort complexes on the southwest coast. Mountain chain Troodos, where the summer residence of the President of Cyprus is located, provides opportunities for mountain tourism.

Turkey is a state in the southeast of Europe and in Western Asia, having total area 780.6 thousand sq. km and a population of 80 million people. Capital - Ankara. In the northwest it borders on Bulgaria and Greece, in the northeast - on Georgia and Armenia, in the east - on Iran, in the south - on Iraq and Syria. In the north it is washed by the Black and Marmara Seas, in the south - by the Mediterranean Sea, in the west - Aegean Sea. The European part of Turkey (Eastern Thrace, or Rumelia) is a hilly plateau about 1000 m above sea level. The Asian part (Asia Minor, or Anatolia) is bounded by the mountain ranges of the Pontic Mountains in the north and the Taurus system in the south, between which the Anatolian Highlands (average height up to 1000 m) are located, with river valleys and cones of extinct volcanoes in the east.

Türkiye attracts tourists-recreants: seaside areas(along the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara, Black Seas) are known for their favorable conditions (warm sea, subtropical climate), which contributed to the emergence famous resorts Antalya, Alanya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Izmir, Marmaris and others (Fig. 9.1). There are resorts in the interior of Turkey, famous for their mineral springs. For example, springs near the city of Bursa were used by the Byzantines. lovers winter holiday attract modern ski resorts Palandoken, Uludag, etc.

But, of course, Türkiye is also famous for its historical and cultural values. Many of them are located on the coast

Symbols Tour centers ^ Ski resorts A seaside resorts

The borders of the tourist

recreational areas

Tourist and recreational

• 1 Sea of ​​Marmara region
• 2 Aegean region
• 3 District mediterranean sea
• 4 Central Anatolia
• 5 Black Sea region
• 6 Eastern Anatolia
• 7 Southeast Anatolia

Rice. 9.1. Tourist and recreational centers of Turkey

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the Bosphorus in Istanbul(in the past - the capital of Byzantium, Constantinople, in ancient Russian documents - Tsargrad). The transformation of an Orthodox Byzantine city into a Muslim one changed its appearance: Orthodox churches turned into mosques. There are many of them, therefore, there are many minarets. The most famous temple is the outstanding work of Byzantine architecture Hagia Sophia. There are also museums in Istanbul, among which are archaeological (with the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great), antiquity, conquerors, Muslim art, etc., the church of St. Irina, Choral Monastery Church, Church of the Holy Mother of God, mosques - Ahmed (Blue Mosque), Mikrimakhi, Selim the Conqueror, Bayazid, Suleiman, Eyup, underground palaces-reservoirs, the remains of a Byzantine fortress. In the XX century. Istanbul is largely Europeanized.

Other centers of educational tourism in Turkey: the capital Ankara(where the ancient buildings and the mausoleum of the founder of modern Turkey Ataturk (Kemal Pasha) are located; Homer's homeland Izmir, which is famous for its antiquities and annual fairs; Bursa, Adana, Erzurum with their ancient monuments and numerous mosques. Aspendos is a city created by colonists after the Trojan War , in which there are many beautiful buildings, including the theater-palace of the architect Zenon (II century) and the Roman arched aqueduct; Mira - ancient capital Lycia, "country of bright rays", famous for its necropolis carved into the rocks, as well as the church of St. Nicholas, a place of pilgrimage for Christians. There are many in the country nature reserves- Olympos-Beydaglari, Munzur-Vadisi, Koprulu-Canyon, etc.

Most of Turkey is plateau and not high mountains, which in the east of the country pass into the highlands. There is the Ararat massif, sacred to Armenians (but located after the First World War in Turkey), where, according to biblical tradition, Noah, the large and picturesque Lake Van, completed his journey. So in the east of Turkey there are many elements of natural attraction ™. However, so far this, undoubtedly, potentially resort area has been little developed.

Palestine. This macro-region includes the state of Israel, populated mainly by Jews (indigenous people and immigrants), and the Arab territories, which have been fighting for many decades to create an Arab Palestinian state.

The territory of Palestine has seen many historical events in its lifetime. Suffice it to say that the very first city in the world was discovered in the Jordan Valley - Jericho (“the city of dates”), whose age is seven thousand years.

Jerusalem, the city of three historical confessions (Jewish, Christian and Muslim) attracts the largest number of tourists. Among the historical and cultural monuments, it is enough to name the Jewish Wailing Wall, Christian shrines - the chapel of the Holy Sepulcher, Golgotha, where Christ was crucified, the rock where he prayed (and many more places associated with evangelical stories). According to Islam, the Muslim prophet Mohammed later ascended to heaven from the rock where Christ prayed (the Mosque of Omar was built here). It is no coincidence that during the division of Palestine after World War II, the UN issued a decision on the special status of Jerusalem, which is historically divided into the Old and New City.

Located south of Jerusalem Bethlehem, over which, according to legend, a star lit up when Jesus Christ was born. A grandiose temple was built here.

Tel Aviv- the capital of Israel (although the country's leadership considers Jerusalem to be the capital, which is not recognized by most countries of the world) with its Haaretz Museum of Mediterranean Art, an art gallery. Among the streets of Tel Aviv there are Korolenko, Zola and other streets. Almost merged with Tel Aviv Jaffa, unlike the young Tel Aviv, numbering several centuries of its existence. In this city, you can walk along the streets of Pushkin, Pestalozzi, Michelangelo, Gorky, Ozheshko, Dante.

In the area of ​​cities Haifa And Natanya on the Mediterranean coast, as well as in the Eilat region in the Arabian Gulf of the Red Sea are seaside resorts. There are also resorts on the coast below the ocean level. Dead Sea, the very high salinity of the waters of which allows swimmers to float freely on the water. For tourists in Israel, an appropriate infrastructure has been created.

The Arab countries of Southwest Asia include practically the whole of this zone, with the exception of Palestine, Israel and the states of the Middle East. In essence, we are talking about the Middle East or most of Western Asia (from Lebanon in the northwest to Yemen in the southeast). All of these are Muslim Arab states.

With the exception of some outskirts - Mediterranean Lebanon and partly Syria in the northwest and "happy Arabia" (the southern part of Yemen) on the edge of the Arabian Peninsula - all the countries of the region are arid desert and semi-desert territories. Therefore, civilization developed only where it was possible to create irrigation systems at the expense of rivers (as in Mesopotamia) or groundwater - in oases. Since the middle of the XX century. oil is produced in many countries of the region, which leads to the formation of oases on an “industrial basis” due to the supply of water from deep horizons or desalination sea ​​water. In the course of these processes, modern civilization is being formed with all its pluses and minuses. In particular, the centers of this new civilization attract a large number of "shuttle" tourists from the CIS countries to the countries of the region. In some states of the region, modern seaside resorts appear on the coasts of the seas. In the cities of Lebanon there are also mountain resorts. All this serves the development of recreational tourism.

In almost all countries of the macro-region there are many historical and cultural attractions - monuments of distant millennia and centuries. Yes, in the area Lebanon one of the earliest human settlements is located - Baalbek, where the ruins of religious buildings dedicated to Jupiter, statues, sculptural images of Venus, Bacchus, rows of columns and sculptures, stairs have been preserved. One of the ancient settlements in Lebanon is the city of Saida. The very same capital of the country - Beirut - along with the old quarters is distinguished by quite modern buildings, corresponding to the role of Beirut as a center of finance and culture.

IN Syria Of great interest to tourists are the ancient cities of Palmyra and Aleppo with their monuments of Hellenistic art. Damascus, the capital of the country, attracts with objects of Muslim culture, among which one of the most famous shrines of Islam is the Omayyad Mosque.

Muslim architecture is typical for most areas of the capital. Iraq- Baghdad. The Nazimiya Mosque, or the Golden Mosque, is very famous, decorated with four minarets with gilded domes (which is rare in such structures). The city has many modern buildings and monuments, stylized in the spirit of Muslim traditions. Away from the capital, located on the banks of the Tigris River, are the ruins of ancient cities, including Babylon. There are in Iraq (in the north and north-east of the country) and high-mountain summer resorts. Despite the undoubted tourist attraction of Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, the flow of tourists to these countries is limited due to political instability.

Significantly less interesting for educational tourism are other Arab countries Middle East: Jordan, Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain. In these countries, whose economy is based on oil production (Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, United United Arab Emirates), attract the attention of modern cities.

Saudi Arabia occupies a special place among the countries of the Middle East. It is on its territory that the main places of pilgrimage for Muslims are located - holy cities Mecca (with the black stone Kaaba) and Medina, cities associated with the activities of the Prophet Muhammad and the birth of Islam. Hundreds of thousands, and in some years even millions of Muslims from all over the world come here as pilgrims. Pilgrimage (Hajj) brings huge incomes to the country, and pilgrims "attach" themselves to eternal life in Paradise. On the Red Sea coast of the country is the city of Jeddah, through which thousands of pilgrims go. There are also several historical monuments, among which, according to legend, the grave of the first woman, Eve.

Saudi Arabia covers an area of ​​1.6 - 2.4 million square kilometers. km (according to various sources). The population of the country is over 18 million people, the capital Riyadh.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)- a country with an area of ​​83.6 thousand square meters. km and a population of more than 2 million people - this is a bright sun 360 days a year and a warm clear sea, desert landscapes with oases and red sand zones, wadis (dried mouths of rivers) and dunes, peaks of the Al Hajars massif, numerous key lakes of volcanic origin and color palette of stones.

The coral reefs of Kor Fakana are famous for the flora and fauna of the underwater world, and the coast of the Persian Gulf is famous for its golden sands and exceptional water clarity. Hotels on the seashore offer tourists swimming pools and comfortable hotel beaches, equipped with everything you need.

The capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi. In the city of Dubai - the old Arab buildings of the Bastakiya district, the Dubai Historical Museum (Al Fahidi Fort), the Jumeirah Mosque, the Sheikh Said Palace, the historical museum-village, the Dubai Zoo - the best in the Middle East, Wonderland - one of the largest water parks in Asia. Once a year, Dubai hosts the world's largest shopping festival, which attracts over 2 million visitors. The Dubai Arab Tower Hotel (Burj Al Arab) is the tallest hotel in the world (321 m high). Hatta - mountain resort, territorially belonging to the emirate Dubai, located in the center of Hadzhar mountain range and represents beautiful place surrounded by palm trees, clear lakes and small farms.

There is a museum in the city of Ajman, which is located in a fort built at the end of the 18th century and until the end of the 1970s. which was the residence of the emir. Its exposition includes a collection of archaeological finds, ancient manuscripts, weapons, reconstructed traditional Arab rooms and a market.

Emirate Ras Al Khaimah represented by ancient cities (Yulfar - a flourishing pearl trade center in the past, Digdaga - the largest Old city Ras al-Khaimah), Hatt hot springs, the Emirate Museum (a huge military fort) with traditional household items, jewelry, archaeological finds, the oldest of which dates back to the 1st millennium BC.

in the emirate Umm el Quwain(“source of strength”) are located: Falage Al Muala - a huge date garden surrounded by high dunes; Dreamland water park with an artificial volcano 18 m high with imitation of fire, lighting effects, numerous water attractions; the city of Fujairah with sandy beaches and mountain headlands is one of the best places for scuba diving.

Mereja, which is the "Museum Treasury of the UAE", is the oldest district of the emirate Sharjah, where are located: one of the largest in the Middle East, the mosque of King Faisal, accommodating up to 3000 worshipers; numerous museums and exhibitions, the beaches of the Khalid lagoon. New, but already popular entertainment in the UAE - skiing on the sand, rallying in a car through the desert.

The countries of the Middle East are Iran and Afghanistan.

Iran- a country of diverse nature and ancient history. Nature lovers will meet in Iran seas and rivers, plains (low and elevated) and high mountains Elbrus with the main peak Damavend (in the north of the country), various forests, dry steppes, semi-deserts and deserts, healing mineral springs and healing mud. There are many monuments of Muslim culture in Iran (civil and places of worship) - in the capital Tehran, the cities of Isfahan, Tabriz, Mashhad, Qazvin, etc. Currently, due to the difficult international situation of Iran (largely due to its isolation), the flow of tourists to the country is very limited.

Afghanistan - a multinational mountainous country where military operations have been going on for many years. Therefore, and also because of the very low level development of tourism infrastructure, the harsh but impressive nature of Afghanistan, and its historical and cultural sites located in the capital Kabul, the cities of Herat, Kandahar, and others remain unclaimed. One of the most famous tourism sites in all of Asia, Biamin, is practically inaccessible. In this depression, located in the central part of the country at an altitude of more than 2 thousand meters, there are rocks dug up by hundreds of caves, and in the rocks there are two carved 50-meter statues of the Buddha. On the hill is the Shahar-i-Gulgula fortress. Not in demand and opportunities winter resort Jalalabad, hunting and observing local ritual holidays.

Asia is very diverse and colorful in terms of culture, religion, nature. Lost islands, exotic fruits, spiritual centers and low prices - these are just a few of the things that attract tourists to this part of the world. About how not to get confused in such a variety and choose the best place for recreation, we will tell in this article.

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is the most popular resort. On the island, in addition to amazing beaches and hotels, there are Buddhist temples, viewing platforms, waterfalls, gardens. Here you can find small coves to feel solitude or arrange a romantic evening, and club and bar streets filled with noise, music and dancing. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, which makes it easy to get to other provinces or.

pros

• Lots of entertainment, architectural and natural attractions. good beaches, which rarely have big waves.

Minuses

• Sights and shops are scattered around the island, and you need to get to them by taxi, which is not very cheap, or by rented motorbike, which is not very safe.

Boracay, Philippines

This small Philippine island is famous for being one of the ten best beaches in the world, White Beach. Along it stretched a string of bars, massage parlors, souvenir shops and cafes. In addition to people who love nightlife, Boracay attracts divers and kitesurfers, because there are ideal conditions for observing the underwater world, and a steady wind always blows near Bulabog beach, which is so necessary for kiting.

pros

• You can rent a bungalow right on the beach. Virtually no crime.

Minuses

• Few attractions. Getting to Boracay is quite tiring.

Hainan, China

On Hainan Island, you can not only relax on the beach, but also see many attractions. For example, the extinct volcano Ma-An, whose crater has been turned into an observation deck. Those who want to tickle their nerves should go to where bears, tigers and lions roam in natural conditions, and tourists can watch them from a jeep. In addition, Hainan Province is a major cultural center where many different festivals are held throughout the year.

pros

• There is a center of Chinese medicine on the island, where you can improve your health or undergo a complex of spa treatments.

Minuses

• Hainan Island is popular with the local population, so during the high season and in the evenings, the beaches are quite crowded.

Langkawi, Malaysia

The Malaysian island of Langkawi is located in the middle of an archipelago of 100 islands. Here everyone can feel like a pioneer, without going far from the white sandy beaches and comfortable hotels. Mountains, caves, waterfalls and lakes are adjacent to the resort infrastructure and many attractions, including the cable car and sky bridge so beloved by tourists, which lie right above the jungle.

pros

• Langkawi is a duty free zone.

Minuses

• Powerful ebbs and flows.

Sri Lanka

Tea plantations, elephants, golden beaches with palm trees descending to the water, ancient temples and statues - all this is on a small one that is lost in the Indian Ocean off the coast of India. Aromatherapy combined with Buddhist and Hindu teachings contribute to relaxation and spiritual enrichment. Water skiing, spearfishing, surfing and kiting are available for outdoor enthusiasts.

pros

• Many excursions, natural and architectural sights.

Minuses

• Annoying molesters on the beach looking to sell something. Bad roads, which affects the time of moving from one place to another.

Phu Quoc, Vietnam

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