Whether Goa in India, Chang Mai in Thailand or Osaka in Japan – the journey to excursion destinations near these Asian cities is never far. The book “The 900 best short trips around the world’s metropolises”, which was published by Bruckmann Verlag, makes you want to go on excursions when you are already on the go.
Anyone who is currently in one of the Asian mega-cities, lives there, works or is on vacation should know that it is worth leaving the well-trodden path. The excursion destinations suggested in the book can be easily reached by train, bus or car.
But the tips are not just about historic destinations in Asia. The spectrum ranges from prehistoric sites and towns with magnificent cathedrals, forests and vineyards to cultural events and exuberant festivals in spectacular landscapes on all continents.
Tips for five continents
The structure of the new publication is very simple: Based on the geographical breakdown from Africa to South America, the suggestions can be found quickly in the more than 300-page reference work.
Here are a few examples: If you have some free time in Beijing, you can raft in a picturesque gorge after a short drive, visit temples from the Jin era or hike along the Great Wall.
Even from Los Angeles, the distances to places of interest are only short: for example to the desert oasis Palm Springs, to the Joshua Tree National Park with its striking palm lilies and rocks, to the spiritual wellness center Ojai in the mountains or by boat to the offshore island kingdom of Catalina Iceland.
On the following pages of the photo gallery above, we show ten of 900 tips: world-famous historical places near metropolises in Asia.
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