JetsMania Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Has anyone been to Asia? I am going to China and Thailand and I am deciding where else to go. The choices are Delhi, Singapore, Kuala Lampur, Ho Chi Minh, Dubai (is a little farther than the rest). I'll probably go to 2 of the places listed above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeroo Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 if it were me, i'd go to dubai and singapore but i've never been to either, so, yeah dubai looks pretty awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 Dubai is actually my first choice, excpet its farther away and a little more expensive. The only reason I wouldnt choose it is because I would eventually just plan a trip to Dubai, not have it as a side trip. Plus I figure I would never go out of my way to go see the other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBMarlin Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I've been to a few cities in China on business. Only really did some sightseeing around Beijing, and that was very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabdul Doobakus Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Well, out of the places you listed I've been to Dehli. It was pretty cool...there are a couple sites that I'd be a little afraid to check out without a guide (like the oldest, or at least one of the oldest, mosques in Asia). But overall it's pretty safe and there's plenty to see. And, even better, you're only about a 3 hour train ride from Agra, which is plain awesome. I've also been to China and Thailand, and might be able to answer some of your questions about those places, if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katrina1211 Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 I've been to Dubai. It's really nice and fun, and if you go in the winter, it's not too hot. Winter is the high season, though. It's gorgeous, and I was tempted to spend all of my time in the jewelry/watch markets. They have beautiful jewels for relatively good deals. I'd suggest it. It's very western and friendly, too, so there's nothing to worry about. I've always had a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 singapore ... its one of the most modern cities in the world and its really clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I would go to Singapore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaq-Man Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 singapore is definitely the most western of the places you listed, so if you're looking for the most comfort, it sounds like a solid choice. out of those places, i've been to delhi and dubai (though dubai only for a layover). delhi would probably be the most memorable just because of the mandatory trip to agra, but i think it requires a bit of an adventurous personality to tackle. it's not the kind of place i'd recommend to just any would-be western tourist. that said, there's a hell of a lot to see. dubai, imo, is overrated. it's more the kind of place a woman--particularly one who likes to buy things--would enjoy. there isn't much to do there apart from shopping and getting nuked by the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 singapore ... its one of the most modern cities in the world and its really clean 662931[/snapback] The air quality in Singapore is one of the worst in the world. Spending a day in Singapore is like smoking 3 packs of cigarettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Tank Frenzy Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Go to Bali or Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 I dont want to go to Japan because I will do a seperate trip there. I am taking a course called Doing Business in china, we meet for half a semester, then go for 12 days to china for 6 credits. You cant beat that. My original plan was Dubai and Cairo after Bangkok. But then I was think that they are probably like 4-5 hours farther away then India. Also I will eventually do a trip to Cairo and Dubai, so I might as well save them for later. I decided to extend my trip by 12 days. So 2 days will be Hong Kong and 3 days Bangkok. So I have 7 days to fill. These are some senarios I have put together. Singapore for 2-3 days, Kuala Lampur for 2 and Ho Chi Minh for 2-3. The other option is Delhi and Bombay for a week. Or I could do some sort of combination. Is there any place that I must see that I havent mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc marlin Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I've heard Shanghai is a pretty cool city in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsMania Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 Ya the class is 9 days in Beijing and 3 in Shanghai. Then I am begining the extention in Hong Kong to see the Big 3 in China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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