Southeast AsiaIt is a strange place, squeezed between the two giants of Asia, China and India. Each country has different cultures and styles, but the historical relationship has a long history and is linked together one by one. This area has always been a favorite of backpackers around the world. It is world-famous for its beautiful beaches, delicious dishes, cheap and good-quality consumer products and clean air.
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| Brunei BruneiIt is a small country ruled by Sudan, which produces oil, and most of the country is covered with tropical rain forests. |
| Cambodia Angkor WatThe location of the ancient city has experienced wars and chaos in the past, but is still seeking revival. |
| East Timor Located at the east end of Timor Island, it is one of the new and poor countries in the world. |
| Indonesia Also known as the Sleeping Lion of Southeast Asia, it is the largest archipelago in the world. There are about 20,000 islands across the country across three time zones. |
| Laos Although forgotten by the world, Laos is still striding forward on the road of development. The only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, neighboring China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. The territory is mountainous, and more and more backpackers come here to travel. |
| Malaysia Known for its multiculturalism, it is located in the Malay PeninsulaKuala LumpurTall buildings are dense, andBorneoIt is across the sea from the Malay Peninsula, where you can watch the jungle and meet headhunters. |
| Myanmar This ancient country with a long history, the Burmese people once established a dynasty here, and later ruled by the British colonial government and military government. During the military government, Myanmar was an isolated country, but in recent years the authorities have implemented political reforms and began to give the world a glimpse of the country’s landscape. |
| the Philippines The place where most Christians live in Southeast Asia, trying to achieve its economic goals. You can see the locals practice the Asian customs of valuing peace and respecting the elders, and you can also see the "male chauvinism" and romantic atmosphere introduced by the Spaniards. There are more than 7,000 islands, many with beautiful tropical beaches, and people greet people with smiles. |
| Singapore It is an urban island country with a clean and orderly environment. |
| Thailand Thailand's rich culture, food, frantic city atmosphere, cool and pleasant beaches make it a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia that tourists repeatedly visit. |
| Vietnam Vietnam, which insists on reform and opening up, has one of the highest economic growth rates in the world. One of the popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, famous for its mountain and sea scenery and historical sights. |
Here are some disputed territories:
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- Bangkok — Thailand’s prosperous, cosmopolitan capital and enthusiastic city
- Ho Chi Minh City(Formerly known as Saigon) —
- Jakarta —
- Kuala Lumpur —
- Luang Prabang - oneUNESCO World HeritageThe city is famous for its numerous temples, colonial architecture, and vibrant night market
- Manila —
- Phnom Penh —
- Singapore —
- Yangon —
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Southeast Asia is one of the most popular tourist areas in the world because of its extraordinary characteristics: tropical climate, year-round warm (or hot), rich cultural background, excellent beaches, fascinating cuisine and most importantly Reason-low price level. The history and modern politics of Southeast Asia are quite complicated, but most places are safe and easy for travelers to reach.
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Southeast Asia is located in the tropics: the weather hovers around 30°C throughout the year, the humidity is high and it rains frequently.
Countries in Southeast Asia located on the equator, including Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines, have only two climates, namely wet and dry. When dry, the temperature will rise to 35°C, and when the wet season comes, the temperature will drop back to 25°C. The wet season usually occurs in autumn, and the hottest time occurs in summer. Of course, there will be different changes in different regions.
However, in Indochina (including present-day central and northern Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam), the climate can be divided into hot, humid and dry. The relatively cool and dry seasons occur during November and February, so this period is also the peak tourist season for this area. The painful and extremely hot weather can rise to 40°C in April, and the rainy season that cools it down starts in July. Even so, even in the so-called "wet" season, there will be a short (but violent) shower in the summer sun at noon every day. Since it is not a drizzle all day, this little rain is not Will affect your travel to these countries.
In Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, parts of Indonesia (especially Sumatra and Borneo) and certain areas of the Philippines (especially Palawan province), smoke from forest fires (usually intentional to clear the forest) The dry season from May to October is a regular phenomenon. Smoke spreads rapidly through the wind, so Singapore’s National Environment Agency has developed a useful real-timemapCome and examine the whole area.
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Because of geographical location, the culture of Southeast Asia is influenced by Chinese culture and Indian culture, and apart from Vietnam, Indian culture dominates most places. Despite the different influences, Southeast Asian culture has retained its local characteristics, and these local characteristics are closely integrated with different parts of Southeast Asia.