Travel Asia - The Largest Continent

Author: Keyur V Parmar
Date Posted: March 18, 2007

Have you ever been to Asia? Traveling Asia is something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. Let me explain you some interesting information about Asia, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know. When you travel to Asia, there are so many things to see and do; make sure that you plan your trip in advance.

Asia is the largest continent in the world by a considerable margin, and it is rich in natural resources, such as petroleum and iron. When you travel Asia, you want to make sure that you have the flexibility for an occasional adventure. If you are planning to travel to Asia within the next year, and are looking for some fun festivities to attend, then we have some incredible Asian festivals for you to check out during your travels.

Asia is one of the most extraordinary and diverse continent in terms of people and travel destinations. Asia is one of the seven continents in the world. But even though it is the seventh continent but it is the largest continent among all. Asia has about more than half of entire of the world's population, which mostly they are in China and India. Different Asian festivals are listed below which you must see if you visit Asia anytime.

The Monkey God Festival

This deity has been celebrated during the month of September at Kowloon's Sau Mau Ping Temple. The Monkey God first appeared in Chinese literature during the Ming Dynasty in the book, "Pilgrims to the West".

The Festival of the Hungry Ghosts

Hong Kong hosts this unusual yearly event, held on the 14th day of the seventh moon.

Asakusa Samba

Tokyo's version of the Rio Carnival happens every August, in the Asakusa district.

Yasothon Rocket Festival

In the middle of May, things get very noisy for Asian travelers to the Phaya Thaen Park in Thailand.

Parade of the God of Medicine

On the 15th day of the third lunar month, the city of Taiwan is taken over by this world-renowned Asian festivity - a must for travelers in the area because of its spectacular parade.

Asia offers travelers a huge variety of places to visit, things to do and, cultures to see. If you are visiting Asia for the very time then we insist you to visit following places.