The city-state of Singapore, which was founded in 1819 as a British trading colony, offers a unique opportunity of experiencing several different Asian cultures in one place. Singapore is a modern and wealthy city, whose inhabitants are of Chinese, Indian, and Malay heritage. It is known for its port and enjoyed for its food. Tropical climate makes visiting the city’s colonial core, shopping on Orchard Road, or dining in one of the bustling hawker centers a pleasant experience year round. Singapore has a lot to offer, as any Singapore travel guide would attest.

From Singapore it is quite easy to take a direct flight to Bangkok or Hanoi. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has been visited by many who long to see its beautiful palaces, ancient temples, and Buddhist monasteries. The Grand Palace built by Rama I and the Wat Phra Kaeo temple with its Emerald Buddha are the most popular. Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has become only recently one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. Wonderful cuisine, world-class shopping, art galleries, and no less than 600 pagodas and temples make for a truly memorable visit. Those interested in ecotourism must visit the Gun-Galuut National Park in Mongolia, which is a combination of steppes, mountains, and wet lands.