Real Winter Wonderland Destinations in Asia

According to CNNGo.com, the entire region of Asia is said to have inspired a whole genre of art – what with its lantern-lit villages and gorgeous lakes with mountains as a background. So when you say "Asian-inspired", it refers to an entire genre which exudes uniquely oriental, Asian characteristics. Now, when you take a look at the best winter wonderland views in Asia, you will definitely not fail to find that stunning Asian flavor that is uniquely the region's own. Read on to find out which top five Asian cities offer the best views and the most amazing, ice-laden sights during wintertime: Gokayama, Japan Think of Gokayama as a Japanese equivalent of an elf town, where Santa's aides are busy preparing gifts for the kids. Situated in the historic village of Toyama, Japan, Gokayama is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Gassho-zukuri huts in the Ogimachi Village is a sight to behold at night, and it just makes you want to cuddle up in front of the fireplace as you nurse a cup of hot chocolate. Harbin, China Harbin is the capital of Heilonghiang, a province in the north eastern part of China. What makes this Asian winter wonderland unique is that it is the setting for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. For the past thirty years, locals and foreigners are attracted to the illuminated ice sculptures which have a different theme every time the festival is held. Huangshan, China Huangshan, China is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Asian winter wonderland is decorated with the magnificent peaks of Huangshan, covered in snow. It is said that Tao priests used to practice internal alchemy in Huangshan, making the site both gorgeous during a snowy day, as well as a historical site to behold. Otaru, Japan Otaru is a port city in Hokkaido, Japan which is an off-the-beaten-path destination during wintertime. One of the most amazing sights here is the lit-up Otaru canal whenever the buildings along the Otaru Snow Light Path are illuminated. Srinagar, India Located in the summer capital of India's Jammu and Kashmir state, Srinagar is the largest city in the region. One of the best winter views that you will get to have here lies in the point where Dal Lake is located. Just like the busy scene which transcends its landscape during summertime, Dal Lake becomes a prime destination for both tourists and locals during winter. Winter sports enthusiasts who would like to go skiing flock to Dal Lake so that the can enjoy all that snow, as almost all the ski resorts in the area get decorated with nature's freshest powder. Real Winter Wonderland Destinations in Asia is a post from: Traveling China from Traveling China http://www.chinaya.org

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