What are the great tourism resources in Southeast Asia?

There are 1 1 countries in South Asia: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines and East Timor. Countries all over the world are used to calling Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar "land countries" or "peninsula countries" in Southeast Asia. Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India and the Philippines are called "maritime countries" or "island countries" in Southeast Asia. 1967, a "group of countries" appeared in Southeast Asia, namely the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Up to now, there are 10 members.

The tourism resources of Southeast Asian countries are also rich and colorful. In terms of natural tourism resources, Southeast Asian countries (except Laos, the only landlocked foreign country) have long coastlines. Pattaya Beach in Thailand, Podshin Beach in Malaysia and Manila Beach in the Philippines are all famous seaside resorts. Pattaya Beach in Thailand, in particular, was once a desolate fishing village. Thanks to the positive development of the Thai government, Pattaya has become a world-famous tourist and holiday center, receiving more than 2 million tourists every year, accounting for 654.38+0/5 of Thailand's national tourism revenue, exceeding 654.38+0 billion US dollars. There are many islands in Southeast Asia, including 65438+3000 islands in Indonesia and more than 7000 islands in the Philippines. Many islands are picturesque, with many places of interest, and have retained their unique local culture and customs. For example, Bali has become the most famous tourist attraction in Indonesia, and 1/4 of foreign tourists to Indonesia go to Bali. There are many strange volcanoes in Southeast Asia, which attract a large number of tourists every year. Southeast Asia is rich in animal and plant resources, and the forest coverage rates of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines are all above 70%. There are tens of thousands of plants in Southeast Asia, and there are a lot of exotic flowers and herbs. Tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, papaya, hawthorn and durian () continue all year round; There are about 40,000 species of animals in Southeast Asia, among which there are rare animals such as elephants, tigers, rhinoceroses, pythons and crocodiles. ASEAN countries have established many nature reserves, zoos, botanical gardens and aquariums. Based on these abundant animal and plant resources, Southeast Asia is located in a low latitude zone, with a tropical climate except North Myanmar, and tourism activities can be carried out all year round.

In terms of cultural tourism resources, there are Borobudur in Indonesia and Angkor Wat in Cambodia in Southeast Asia, which are known as the four wonders of the ancient East. The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar is said to have a history of 2,500 years. There are many historical sites in Southeast Asian countries, such as the "Java Ape" site in Indonesia and the "Peace Culture" and "Dongshan Culture" sites in Vietnam. In addition, all countries in Southeast Asia belong to multi-ethnic countries, and the customs and ethnic characteristics handed down from generation to generation have increased the great interest of tourists. For example, various ethnic groups in Thailand have colorful festivals, such as Songkran Festival, loi krathong and Elephant Festival, as well as world-famous classical dances and folk dances, and unique Thai boxing, elephant racing, cockfighting and fish watching. In recent years, the economies of some countries in Southeast Asia have developed rapidly, and their construction achievements have also attracted a large number of tourists from many countries.

Southeast Asian countries have convenient transportation. Don Muang Airport, the capital of Thailand, has developed into one of the largest airports in Southeast Asia, with routes leading to 32 countries and regions in the world. On average, 888 planes arrive at Don Mueang Airport every week, with a passenger flow of 85 million. Singapore is located in Southeast Asia International Aviation Center, and Singapore Changi Airport is a world-class airport, with the number of passengers entering and leaving Changi Airport reaching 199 1 person-time, reaching16.3 million. Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport have been awarded the Best Airline Award and the Best Airport Award by Asia Pacific Tourism Association since 1987. Land transportation in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia is also relatively developed. There are land links between the three countries, and the highways of the three countries crisscross and extend in all directions, with first-class highway quality. In terms of railways, Malaysian railways developed earlier. At present, the railway network covers the whole of West Malaysia and has been electrified. The railway line can go directly to Singapore in the south and connect with the Thai railway system in the north. Malaysia's excellent transportation system has been designated as an A-level country with developed transportation by the World Bank. In terms of communication facilities, Thailand and Thailand have communication networks all over the country, IDD international direct dial lines can be used by any government, and mobile phones have become very common. ASEAN countries vigorously build tourist hotels and restaurants. The number of rooms in Thailand has increased from 9,028 in 1962 to 1990/68,000. This year, the number of rooms in 1994 has increased to 230,000, most of which are 3-4 stars. As of 1992, there are 56,000 rooms in Malaysia. By 199 1, there are 432 star-rated hotels in Indonesia. There are currently 24,000 guest rooms in Singapore.

Tourism facilities in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar are relatively backward. In 1960s and 1970s, these four countries were at war or affected by political and economic crisis, so the tourism industry failed to embark on the development track. Since the middle and late 1980s, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar have implemented the policy of reform and opening up, and governments of various countries have begun to attach importance to the development of tourism, actively encouraging foreign investors to invest in tourism and improve tourism infrastructure. According to the statistics of Myanmar Ministry of Tourism, up to the middle of 1994, the accumulated foreign direct investment in tourism reached about 600 million US dollars. There are dozens of hotels and guesthouses in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and China provinces. After several years of efforts, there are currently 65,438+0,928 tourist accommodation facilities in Vietnam, including 674 state-owned hotels and 365,438+02 private hotels, with a total of 36,000 rooms, of which 65,438+0.7 million rooms can serve foreign guests. Traffic facilities in Vietnam and Laos have also been improved to some extent, and they have begun to have the ability to receive and transport foreign tourists. During the three years from 1992 to 1994, Vietnam Airlines opened six new domestic and international routes. Laos has also opened many international routes, such as Vientiane-Bangkok and Vientiane-Hanoi, and most provinces and counties in China have access to expressway. The Vientiane-Langkai Bridge across the Mekong River was completed on 1994.