Hidden adventures in Asian national parks
Visitors to Asia are often not aware of its natural landscape sprinkled liberally with exotic settings that are home to rare species and varied outdoor recreational opportunities, says Discover Asia Now newsletter.
“Most of these locations can be found within or nearby the destinations’ national parks. Many have been named UNESCO World and Natural Heritage sites,” the newsletter says.
For example:
In China, visitors seeking the real Shangri-La can find it in the Three Parallel Rivers Areas, a lost paradise in the Yunnan Province where tourists can hike across grand gorges and glaciers.
In Hong Kong, the Tai Ramn Country Park’s trails are blessed with history, ecological abundance and natural beauty.
In Japan, Shiretoko is considered to be the last pristine wilderness area of the country. Sightseeing boats take on snow-covered waters for a view of warm water, steam-emitting falls.
In Korea, the Pyunggang Botanical Garden is primarily an educational center where visitors learn about thousands of local and imported flora. Nature-lovers like the park because of its unique hands-on experience.
In the Philippines, the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park is a World heritage site, known for its importance to global bio-diversity and one of the most outstanding coral reefs in Southeast Asia.
In Thailand, visitors marvel at the limestone pillars emerging from the ocean at Phana Nga Bay national Park, which was featured in a James Bond movie, ”Man with the Golden Gun.”
By David Wilkening
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