Asia is such a vast and diverse continent for anyone dreaming of an escape. Here are some best destinations to visit over the next 12 months.
Xi’an, China
Xi’an, China is supreme and then there’s the biggie (重要的事物)-the Army of Terracotta Warriors, celebrating 30 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.
Xi’an is vast, but a relaxed way of living and recent openings have boosted an already superb accommodation market. A crop of new bars and cafes are thrown in here. There’s never been a better time to visit.
South of Tokyo, Japan
Two cities in south of Tokyo are well worth visiting.
Yokohama is just a 20-mixinte train journey from the capital and packs considerable appeal with its bayside location, architecture, beer and tasty cuisine.
Less than an hour from Tokyo, fantastic seaside town Kamakura »s known for its surfing scene, but also offers an attractive selection of relaxed cafes and restaurants.
Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
Sri Lanka may be “so hot right now”, but Lonely Planet recommends a different experience.
Try getting ahead of (and away from) the pack by taking a scenic train to Sri Lanka’s Hill Country for a wonderfully temperate escape from the nation’s humid coasts.
This island owns a mountainous interior that is every bit as scenic as the coast, blessed by pleasantly cool temperatures that rarely above 21℃.
Raja Ampat, Indonesia
“Raja” means “king” and this grand title is apparent. Packed with white-sand beaches, lush jungle and unusual mushroom-shaped small islands. Raja Ampat is a biological hotspot.
Home to some of the richest, most diverse coral reefs on the planet—over 200 diving spots are still in a state of nature—and this, paired with a growing ecotourism (生态旅游) offering, means Raja Ampat will no doubt remain king of the islands.
1. What can visitors do in Xi’an?
A. Shop in a fantastic seaside town. B. Appreciate diverse heritage.
C. Enjoy mushroom-shaped small islands. D. Experience planting crops by themselves.
2. Where is a surfer most likely to go?
A. Yokohama. B. Raja Ampat.
C. Kamakura. D. Sri Lanka’s Hill Country.
3. Where is this text probably taken from?
A. A fiction book. B. A private letter.
C. A science report. D. A travel guidebook.
