In Photos | Sun, sand and serenity... Asian destinations to escape to this winter
Winter is approaching steadily in India, and if you are someone who does not relish the cold days, it is time for you to take a vacation. Asia, with its serene beaches and warm climate, is one of the best places to travel to during the winter season
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Located in the Pacific’s embrace, Siargao in the Philippines is a surfer-island that stays warm year-round with average winter temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. It is perfect for beach time, cliff-jumping, mangrove paddles and a laid-back tropical escape. AFP
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Thailand’s Krabi should be on everyone’s list. With limestone islets, turquoise seas and winter weather averaging 26–27 degrees Celsius, this place offers sun, sand and warm evenings while Europe shivers. A great tropical fix for cold-weather escapees. Reuters
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If you wish to leave behind the cold, visit Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur. Not only will you be able to escape the cold weather, but find delicious food and some of the most iconic landmarks in Asia. The city is home to a mixed culture with influences from Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. Reuters
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Spend time surfing, kitesurfing, snorkelling, dolphin watching and enjoying the nature in general in Sri Lanka this winter. The island is not only close to India but is home to some of the friendliest people, beautiful tea plantations and incredible wildlife with an added bonus of warmer temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius. AFP
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Taiwan is not everyone’s first travel choice, but the place offers budget-friendly destinations. One of these is Kaohsiung, on the southern coast of the island nation. The place offers a tropical savanna climate with many attractions. Find stunning beaches and dense forests in the southern part of the country. Reuters
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Ho Chi Minh City is another destination that should be on your list. Vietnam’s capital offers the perfect temperatures to escape the winter and spend time studying about the Vietnamese culture. Visit the War Remnants Museum to better understand the Vietnam War and the Cu Chi Tunnels, used as hiding spots by Viet Cong soldiers. AFP
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While Bangkok is more urban than the others on the list, you will be able to escape the cold, as even during the winter months, the temperature remains warm. Most travellers have a good time here with several attractions ranging from temples and markets to lip-smacking restaurants, making it a city-escape alternative to frigid zones. Reuters
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Maldives is among Asia’s top warm-weather winter getaways. It offers beautiful beaches, warm seas and sun-filled days when colder lands elsewhere shiver. AFP
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While the northern parts of the country face severe winters, Goa on the west coast is a place that remains relatively warm. The place offers churches, temples, serene beaches, and colonial architecture. Reuters
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