East Asia - 东亚

East AsiaYesAsiaAn area divided from culture and geography.

Countries and regions

East Asian city regions and countries map
China Mainland
The People's Republic of China is the largest country in East Asia. Combining East Asian natural resources and social and cultural achievements, it is one of the most promising developing countries today.
Hongkong
Once a British colony, now an international metropolis. But there is another aspect of Hong Kong, that is the unique Guangdong-Hong Kong culture.
Macao
Whether it is an old city with a great sense of history or a new city rich in modernity, Macau is a must-go destination for travel to East Asia.
Taiwan
Located on the beautiful multicultural island "Formosa" on the Tropic of Cancer, a 508-meter skyscraper with puppet theater, night market food, natural beauty and pop music.
Japan
The country of cherry blossoms is also one of the countries leading the current technological trend in the world, and one of the two developed countries in East Asia.
South Korea
The Korean wave is surging, and many stars such as Uncle Bird and Super Junior come from this country that keeps moving forward.
North Korea
It has almost the same culture as South Korea, but it is called the most mysterious country in the world by many media.
Mongolia
In addition to the grassland culture, the second largest landlocked country in the world also has a fascinating Buddhist culture.

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Map of East Asia
South KoreaSeoulChinese characters on the palace
  • Beijing — A city that has gone through five dynasties, the communist revolution, and the Cultural Revolution. In this modern city, you can still see the ancient culture of 800 years ago.
  • Tokyo — A huge, wealthy and charming metropolitan area, where new high-tech and ancient Japan complement each other.
  • Kyoto — The ancient capital of Japan is considered to be a cultural center of the country, with many ancient Buddhist temples and gardens.
  • Hongkong — The port city of Guangdong, China, was ruled by the British for nearly a century.
  • Pyongyang — The political, economic, and cultural center of North Korea.
  • Shanghai — China's main commercial center, an ultra-modern and international metropolis, where the East and West cultures blend here makes this place particularly fascinating.
  • Seoul — Beautiful palaces, delicious food and happy nightlife. In Seoul, you can experience the old and new cultures of Asia in a frenetic way.
  • Taipei — The political, economic and cultural center of Taiwan, with the second tallest skyscraper in the world.
  • Ulaanbaatar — Not a very pleasant capital, but it is still the starting point for a trip to Mongolia.

Other destinations

ChinaTibetLhasaThe Potala Palace, built by Songtsen Gambo in the 7th century AD
  • Alishan -lie inTaiwanChiayi, There is a thousand-year-old cypress group and aboriginal Tsou culture.
  • Altai Tawan Bogdo National Park - here it isMongoliaThe home of the Falcons and the highest mountain in Mongolia.
  • Panmunjom — The only place in the world that is still in the Cold War.
  • Mount FujiJapanThe iconic snow-covered dormant volcano is also the highest peak in Japan (3776 meters).
  • Taroko National Park -The fourth national park in Taiwan, with marble canyons, Qingshui cliffs, and abundant species.
  • Yakushima
  • Great Wall — Over 8,000 kilometers, this ancient city wall is the most representative landmark in China.
  • Seoraksan National ParkSouth KoreaThe most prestigious national parks and mountains
  • Tibet — The mysterious place in the Himalayas, where there is a unique culture, many people think that it is like the Shangri-La in mythology.
  • Yungang GrottoesChinaOne of the large ancient grottoes was cut in the second year of Xing'an in the Northern Wei Dynasty (453 years).

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Language

East AsiaThere are roughly three relatively important languages: Chinese,JapaneseKorean

All over China. There are also various dialects. E.g:CantoneseMinnan LanguageWait.

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Activity

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In East Asia, tipping is usually very rare.

Dining

The traditional culture of East Asia is to eat with chopsticks, and the staple food is rice.

  • China: There is a big difference between the north and the south. Rice is mainly used in the south, and wheat-based pasta is the main food in the north.
  • Hong Kong and Macau: Cantonese morning tea
  • Japan: Sushi and sashimi are popular dishes in Japan!
  • Mongolia: The most famous local dishes are Mongolian barbecue and Mongolian pot!

Safety

East Asia is one of the safest travel destinations in the world, at least in terms of violent crime, and it is politically stable and has a low crime rate. The main thing to note is China's restlessnessXinjiangwithTibetEven so, the local security is still very good.

Japan and Taiwan are more likely to occurearthquake. If you feel shaking indoors, stay indoors, because most of the casualties in the earthquake occurred during running. Extinguish gas and candles, beware of falling objects and falling furniture. Hide under hard objects if necessary. If you are outdoors, stay away from brick buildings, large glass walls, vending machines, and be careful of falling objects and cables. Falling bricks and tiles on old buildings are also dangerous and will happen after the main earthquake.

Many areas of East Asia are mountainous. Be careful when driving or hiking in these places.

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