- Important points
- Choosing wings
- Hotel or apartment
- Transport subtleties
- Nightingales are not fed with fables
- The perfect trip to Asia
The largest part of the world - both in terms of territory and population - Asia includes more than fifty states. Russian tourists often prefer traveling to Asia to any other vacation option. The reason for this is the huge variety of climatic zones, beach resorts, excursion routes and attractions from the UNESCO lists of a planetary scale.
Important points
- Many Asian states do not require a visa from Russian tourists. The most popular among them are Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Abkhazia, Georgia and Israel.
- Getting ready to go, study the recommendations of doctors and make the necessary vaccinations for some countries. This will help avoid health problems. Taking out medical insurance for the entire trip in Asia will also not be an unnecessary precaution.
- Use only bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth. Ice in drinks should be aggressively avoided.
Choosing wings
Most often, a trip to Asia begins from one of the Russian airports, from where there are many regular and charter flights to the east and southeast. The price of tickets, depending on the direction and season, may differ significantly:
- A flight Moscow - Bangkok will cost an average of $ 380 if you use the services of Chinese carriers. Travel time will be about 12 hours, excluding transfers in Wuhan, Beijing or Shanghai. The price of a flight on a direct Aeroflot flight starts at $ 550, and you have to spend about 10 hours in the sky.
- Popular beaches of the Indian state of Goa are located in 7.5 hours flight from Moscow. The price of the issue is from $ 300 for a ticket for a direct flight of Rossiya Airlines or Azur Air.
- Tourists can fly to Malaysia on the wings of Chinese China Southern Airlines and Arab Etihad for $ 400 and $ 450, respectively.
- Tickets to Israel are not too expensive and it will be possible to get to Tel Aviv from Moscow for only $ 225 by Aeroflot and a little cheaper - by Turks or Greeks with a connection in Istanbul or Athens. A direct journey will take 4 hours, and with a transfer - from five.
When planning any trip to Asia, subscribe to the promotional emails of the most popular airlines. It is in this direction that the best deals on ticket prices most often happen.
Hotel or apartment
Asian hotels are always a lottery, unless you choose a star property with a lot of positive reviews. For the same little money, you can expect both a cozy, clean room with decent service, and a not too tidy room without windows and basic amenities. However, the choice of hotels in Asian countries is so wide that every tourist can choose a suitable option for himself.
It is possible to stay on a budget in the beach realities of Southeast Asia for only $ 5 -10 $ per day. For this money, you are guaranteed a bamboo hut, covered with palm leaves, with a bed and mosquito net, authentic simple furniture and a private bathroom. The water in the shower will only be cold, but the sea, in the literal sense of the word, will splash at your feet. Wireless internet, oddly enough, works flawlessly in such places. Such options are popular in Cambodia, Thailand and India.
More comfortable hotels in the beach resorts of Southeast Asia will cost $ 25-$ 40 per day. Hot water, bed linen and clean towels, breakfast and Wi-Fi are guaranteed.
In Israel, hotels are not so cheap and for a night in the old "three-ruble note" near the Tel Aviv beach you will have to pay from $ 60, while in Eilat such a hotel will cost $ 70 -80.
Hotels in Malaysia, the Philippines and India are subject to the general Asian rule. One hundred percent impeccable comfort and service are guaranteed to you only in the "five" belonging to the global hotel chains. "Marriott" and "Sheraton" in any part of the world keep their mark, but for the opportunity to spend a day in such a hotel, you will have to pay at least $ 150.
In recent years, residents of Asian countries have been practicing renting out personal apartments. You can find and rent an apartment or room in Bangkok and Mumbai, Sihanoukville and Kuala Lumpur. Prices for private housing can differ at times, but the rule for those wishing to see life in Asia through the eyes of a local resident is the same - when booking, it is important to use trusted sources and study in detail all the reviews of previous guests.
When choosing a hotel in Dubai and other cities of the UAE, pay attention to hotels away from the beaches. The cost of living in them is significantly lower than that of those that stand right by the sea. The hotel administration will help you get to the beach, because in such hotels, a free transfer to the sea for guests is often organized
Transport subtleties
In the countries of Southeast Asia, the most popular means of communication between cities is buses. There is a category of "sleeper" buses, in which you can comfortably and comfortably travel long distances, thanks to full-fledged berths. They are convenient for sightseeing trips around the country: during the night, their passengers move to another city, while saving on hotel costs.
It is convenient to travel in India by local airlines. Air transport is the most comfortable and not too expensive, and given the considerable distances and unsanitary conditions on Indian trains, it is also the most convenient.
Intercity passenger transportation systems in Asia are widely represented by a wide variety of vehicles - from modern subways to rickshaws and boats. Subways, as a rule, are equipped with electronic fare collection systems in the form of rechargeable magnetic cards. E-tickets are purchased from vending machines at stations, and automatic cash registers most often have an option to switch to English in the menu.
Taxis in Asia are usually not expensive, but great care should be taken when choosing a car. If you need a taxi from the hotel, ask the receptionist to order a car for you - it will be safer, and the car will be equipped with a taximeter and air conditioning.
- Carry your hotel business card with you to explain where you live to a non-English speaking taxi driver.
- With rickshaws, as well as with taxi drivers, you should negotiate the price of the trip before it starts.
- Have a blanket or warm clothes in your luggage, because air conditioning on Asian buses does not work out of fear, but conscientiously.
Nightingales are not fed with fables
Asian cuisine is a very broad concept, but it can be described in three words as follows: inexpensive, spicy and exotic. In the countries of this part of the world, you will be able to taste seafood and fruits, fish and meat, all kinds of sauces and seasonings. The main rule of a beginner is to ask for "Know Spicy" when ordering a dish from a waiter or street vendor. The food will still contain a sufficient amount of spices, but you will be able to prevent the strong pungency.
The cheapest option for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Asian countries is street food vendors. In Delhi and Pattaya, Phnom Penh and Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, you will come across trolleys with a variety of dishes. You should not buy sliced fruits, fresh juices, drinks with people and dishes from exotic ingredients. But try fried noodles or chicken skewers by all means! Such dishes undergo heat treatment quite sufficient. The cost of a huge portion of noodles with chicken and vegetables in Bangkok is no more than $ 2.
Remember to wash your hands before eating. In Asia, this rule is especially relevant. An effective remedy for intestinal infections is local spices and a bottle of hand sanitizer in your backpack
The perfect trip to Asia
All types of climate are represented in this part of the world - from arctic to equatorial. Russian tourists most often find themselves in the tropics in Asia and they are interested in information about the rainy seasons and the water temperature in the seas on the shores of which they plan to spend their holidays.
The boundaries of the wet season depend on the specific geographic coordinates of the country or resort, but on most beaches in Goa, for example, or Phuket, it occurs in June and lasts until September.
It is rainy time in Asian countries - the time of low prices for hotels, excursions and flights. Precipitation usually occurs in the afternoon or at night and is characterized by heavy but short showers. Experienced travelers, knowing these features, prefer to vacation in Asia at this time, significantly saving money.
