GEOGRAPHY AND

TOURISM IN EAST AND

SOUTHEAST ASIA
 East Asia
• Includes: China, North
and South Korea, Japan,
Mongolia, Taiwan and
Hong Kong (China)
• Long tradition of
civilization and human
occupancy
• Most influenced by
Chinese’s culture
• Multicultural region
(Chinese, Japanese,
Korean)
• Rapidly developing
Economies =) tất cả các quốc gia đều bị aảnh hưởng bởi nho
giáo and culture of China.
 Physical characteristics
Landforms

• Gobi Desert ( kLon ) “Asian dust cloud” (Mongolia and China) ( ice is desert ,
• Mount
bắc Fuji : núi phú sĩ là núi thiêng , có nhiều đền thờ là world heritage , công nhận văn phong đền thờ , Nhật thờ sinto giáo ,
• North
vạn vật hữuChina
linh Plain effect by 2 river dương tư( trương giang ) and hoang ha
• Ryukyu Island ( điếu ngư ) ng đứng đầu cống nạp cho China nhiều , sau đó có mỹ xen vào , thu tương nhật tuyên bố là của
 Physical Characteristic
River Systems

• 1
Physical characteristics
Climate
 Tourism characteristics in East
Asia
• The greatest growth in international tourists
• The opening and development of tourism
to China
• Has the highest percentage of all tourist to
Pacific Asia
• Potential tourism in next decade is high
 • State brand: Dynamic Korea
The Capital: Soul
•
Republic • Area: 99,313 sq km
of Korea • Population: 51.3 mil (2020)
 National flag
• Yin(âm) and Yang( dương) principle đỏ là âm
• Red half: proactive forces of the Yang=)) dynamic
• Blue half: responsive forces of the Yin =))
harmonious
• =) có âm dương =)) trường tồn mãi mãi và phát
triển
• Continual movement, balance and harmony
=)) muốn có sự thống nhất
• Trigram: 4 universal elements: Heaven, earth, fire
and water
• Hướng Nam la hương cua ng tài và lễ nghĩa
• Hướng băc tương trưng la quẻ khảm ( hướng xấu
, áp vào quẻ là hướng thông thái
• Hướng Tây quẻ khôn , Sống ngay thẳng , lễ nghĩa
, có tài có đức
•

Facts … Facts ….
• National flower: Mugunghwa ( Dâm
but
•
• Traditional house: Ondol (hanok)
 • Traditional clothes: Hanbok
• Traditional food: Kimchi (hansik)
• Traditional sport: Taekwondo
• National alphabet: Hangeul
• National language: Korean
 Tourism in Korea
• Recognized as a national industry
• 2019: 17.5 mil international visitors
• Tourist season: Year-round
• Major markets: Japan, Hongkong, The US
• Hallyu (Korean wave) boosts the tourism
industry
• Tourism brand: Imagine your Korea
 Seoul
• Largest city in Korea
• Hub of political, economic,
cultural and educational activities
• Has been the capital of Korea for
600 years

• Referred to as “Han Yang” during

the Joseon Dynasty (1392 –
1910)
• Officially named Seoul in 1945
Attractions in Seoul
• Ancient royal palaces
• Insa-dong
• Lotte world
• Ancient royal and palaces
Gyeongbokgung palace

Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon

Deoksugung Palace

Chang-gyeonggung Palace
Ancient royal palaces
 Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Built in 1395 by King Taejo, the 1st king and the
founder of the Joseon Dynasty
• Referred to as: “Northern Palace” - Palace of
shining happiness
• The most beautiful and remains the grandest of all
the 5 palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung,
Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyonghuigung)
 Gyeongbokgung Palace
• The main seat of government activity in the
Joseon Dynasty (1392 - 1910)

• Nearly destroyed by the Japanese Gov. in the

early 20th century; 40% of the original number
of palace buildings still stand or are
reconstructed (2009)
 • 5 main colors and Dancheong decoration art

Insa-dong ( Cạnh cung

Phúc )
Located in the middle of the city
• Especially popular with foreign tourists
• An ideal place for visitors to experience Korean
traditions (galleries, shops, restaurants, tea house…)
• Galleries are the heartbeat of this area with 100 ones
• Where old but precious and traditional goods are on
display
• Each shop is unique and attracts tourists of all kinds
 Lotte World
• A theme park filled with
thrilling rides, an ice rink,
different kinds of parades, a
folk museum …
• 6 mil visitors/year (10%
foreigners)
• 2 parts: Adventure and Magic
Island
• Best 5 of Lotte World
• Pharaoh’s Fury
• Atlantic adventure
• Gyro drop
• World carnival parade
• Laser show
Best 5 of Lotte World
 Jeju island (Jejudo)
• Regarded as “Little Hawaii”
• Receives about 4 mil
tourists/years
• Efficient road network and
beautiful scenery
• Blessed with optimal climatic
and topographical conditions for
producing green tea
• A favourite filming location for
numerous Korean TV mini series
 Attractions in Jejudo
• Hallasan National park
• Jungmun Resort
complex
• Green tea farm
• Geumneung beach
• Jeju folk Village
• Oedolgae Costal cliffs
• Udo marine time park
• Teddy bear museum

Hallasan national park

• Other name: Mt. Yeongjusan = "mountain high
enough to pull the galaxy”
• Rooftop of Korea, 1950 m above sea level
• A dormant volcano with a lake crater at its summit
• Located at the center of Jeju Island
• There are 368 mountains called Oreums (peaks)
around Hallasan Mountain
• UNESCO world heritage in 2007

Hallasan national park

• 1970: Being designated and managed as a
national park
• Well known for its vertical ecosystem ranging from
temperate to cold climate areas.
• 1800 kinds of plants and 4,000 species of animals
(3,300 species of insects)
• Best time: spring when the azaleas are in full
bloom or autumn when all the leaves of the trees
turn into magnificent red and yellow color.

Teddy Bear museum

• Opened on April 24, 2001
• Large collection of Teddy Bear with 3 galleries, a
museum gift shop and a
museum café
• Opened especially for the
European collectors and is
more exciting than ever with
special "Teddy Bear"
entertainment
• Every needed info about
Teddy Bear will be found
 Cultural Capsules
• Greeting: slight bow and handshake
• Use both hand when receiving something
• Pour drinks for others
• Don’t write a Korean name in red ink
• Don’t forget to remove shoes
• Don’t touch on arm, shoulder or back unless
intimate relationship
• Bare feet are considered rude
• Don’t wear shorts
• Don’t call a person with your palm up
 Climate Homogeneous

Mainly tropical

• A. temperature: 80°F (26.8°C)

• A. humidity: 70% - 90%
• A. rainfall: 60- over 100 inches
(152.4 - over 254cm )
Southeast Asia
 Tourism characteristics
• The exotic and sensual region
• Abundant natural resources
• Beautiful landscapes
• Long- standing cultures
• Hospitable local people
• Crossroads for travel between Europe and Asia, some
Europeans to the South Pacific
• Tourism development and growth have been limited by
the political problems & the poor economical character
• Labor and food costs very low  tour packages
reasonable
• Tourism is localized with a few countries with a few
specific regions

Cultural Capsules
• Dress decently and should put off hats, shoes when
entering religious places
• Do not sit cross-legged in a temple, let sit with legs in
one side and do not use fingers or feet to point to
Buddhist images
• Ladies must not on any account touch a Buddhist monk,
give things direct to him or receive things direct from
him
(Laos, Cambodia, Thailand)
• Only shake hands with a woman unless she offers her
hand first
• A handshake is a common greeting, but in Cambodia,
Laos, Thailand traditional way is placing palms together
as if in prayer and held in front of the chest or face,
slightly bow the head (especially when meeting the
older)

Cultural Capsules
• Never touch anyone on the head as this would be
considered as a personal insult to the individual and
perhaps even to his ancestors
• Do not display affection in public with opposite- sex
people
• Taking shoes off when entering a local people’s houses
• Avoid placing your feet on the table while sitting. Never
use your foot to point things out or to touch any part of
the body of anyone, which is considered rude.
• Wearing light clothes, comfortable shoes and sandals in
hot season; jackets in cold season or mountainous
areas.
• Tipping is not compulsory, but widely practiced in hotels
and restaurants in addition to the services charges
shown on bills
The Kingdom of Cambodia
Area: 181.040km2
 Population: 13 million
Capital: Phnom Penh
Language: Khmer
Predominant religion: Buddhism
 th century by king Suryavavarman II
Built in 12
Highest point of Khmer Art development
5 corn-cob shaped tower, 65m -40m
The world heritage site
Cover rectangular area of 200 ha
Surrounded by a moat and two limestone walls
A holy place dedicating to Vishnu Brahmanism
The largest religious structure in the world
Built by King
Jayavarman VII
Last capital of
Angkor Period
Divided into 4 main
parts
5 causeways with
many large face
carved
54 Deva and 54 Asura
Bayon Temple
 Royal palace complex
• Throne Hall
• Royal treasury
• Villa of Napoleon III
• Silver pagoda

Throne hall
• Most important
building
• Throne
• Beautiful ceiling

frescoes
Villa of Napoleon III
 tiles (6 tons)

Floor : made of 5000 silver

House a collection of
priceless Buddhist objects
 Cambodia
Cultural Capsules
• Do not raise voice or eyebrows
• Cambodian people do not express anger,
so you had better do it and always keep
calm
• Tipping is not obligatory, but is widely
practiced in hotels and restaurants
service charges shown on bills (porters :
1,000
Riels per bag)
 Q&A
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