Southeast Asia is home to opulent
tropical landscape and patchwork of ancient civilizations which draws a solid
stream of western backpackers since the counter-cultural movement of the 60s.
The number of backpackers seeking adventure is as strong today as ever before
and, it’s easy to understand the reason why. From hiking limestone cliffs from
the sand of unspoiled beaches to diving into emerald waters to discover the
marine life of vibrant corals, and weaving handicrafts with a multicultural
population of unkempt travellers are just some of the experiences these
destinations have to offer.
WEST RAILAY BEACH, THAILAND
Found on the tropical shores of
the Railay peninsula, this amazing setting is among Thailand’s most scenic
white sand beaches, lapped by emerald tides and surrounded by soaring limestone
cliffs that cut the peninsula off from the mainland, which enhances its
atmosphere of isle-like isolation. Aficionados from all over the world are
drawn to rock climb up these jagged sentries.
There are also many bars and restaurants at surprisingly low prices as
well as the accommodation which can range from bamboo bungalows on the
neighbouring East Railay Beach, to the reasonably-priced and secluded Tonsai
Bay Resort on Tonsai Beach.
ANCIENT BUDDIST CULTURE OF LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
Luang Prabang is a small town in
northern Laos, which weaves together natural and man-made beauty. It sits at
the convergence of the two rivers which band the town, underneath forest-swathed
hills rising to rocky mountains. The town’s horizon is dominated by one sharp
hill topped with the luminous pinnacles of Wat Chom Si, one of the many gold-hued
wats found all over the town, decorated with complex mosaics portraying the
life of Buddha. Handicrafts, which are the town’s longest tradition, are sold
at the night marked which is open until 10pm.
CAT BA ISLAND IN VIETNAM
One of the most popular backpacker
destinations in Vietnam is the jagged archipelago of limestone islands that
comprises Halong Bay off the country’s coast.
Aside from beaches, there are also mangrove forests, rocky peaks and
enthralling caverns such as Song Sot for tourists to discover. This environment
houses an exceptional flora and fauna, which includes the golden Cat Ba langur
and some of the world’s rarest flowers as well. The endangered langur dwells in
the Cat Ba Island, which is one of the archipelago’s best stop-overs. This
island boasts of magnificent beauty which packs the best of what Halong Bay has
to offer into one area and is an amazing base for kayaking, rock climbing,
hiking and water sports.
YANGSHOU – A DIFFERENT SIDE OF CHINA
In the 80s, backpackers started to
flock in Yangshou, set on the trail by a pouring recommendation in Lonely
Planet. Yangshou is a place to discover a completely different China to the
fast industrializing country portrayed in the western press, a quiet,
picturesque region spread from the banks of two great rivers, Li and Yulong.
Threaded within these rivers is a rolling scenery of bare karst peaks, green
hills, deep sharp-sided caves and exceptional wonders like Yangshou Moon Hill,
which is a moon-shaped limestone pinnacle hole that can be reached by climbing
over 800 marble stairs.
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