Christmas Holiday Destinations Asia

Whether it is India, China, or Thailand, every year thousands of tourists travel to different countries in Asia to celebrate their Christmas holidays. In fact, if you travel to Thailand in December and visit the shopping malls, you may end up seeing more foreigners than Thai people.

The fact that the climate in most Asian countries is warm and pleasant during Christmas makes the Christmas holiday destinations in Asia very popular. The international as well as domestic airports are decorated with Christmas trees and bright lights. Whichever airport you land, you will be greeted with a broad smile and Merry Christmas wishes. It is indeed an enchanting experience to spend Christmas holidays overseas.

 

Christmas holiday destinations in China

 

 

Although China has a number of places that can be visited during the festive season, top Christmas holiday getaways in China are given below. It will take almost a couple of months to tour around all the places of interest in China.

 

• Great Wall

  If you are traveling to Beijing, make sure you visit the Great Wall.

• The Bund

  This is one of the main attractions in Shanghai.
  
  

• Forbidden City
  

  A group of palaces in the heart of Beijing, you can enjoy the architectural splendor of these palaces
  
  Terra Cotta Warriors, Potala Palace, Yellow Mountain, and Dian Chi are other places you can visit during Christmas. Most of these places will be decorated with Christmas trees and lightings all around.

Christmas holiday destinations in India

If you are traveling to India, ranging from forts and palaces in the state of Rajasthan to beaches in Goa, you are sure to have a lovely time during Christmas.

• Rajasthan
  

  The state of Rajasthan has a number of forts, palaces, and wildlife reserves that can be visited during Christmas. Few places of interest in Rajasthan are – Ranthambore Toger Reserve, Amber Fort, Meherangarh Fort, and Thar Desert. You are bound to enjoy the jeep and camel safaris. Set up a camp amidst the Thar Desert and enjoy the starlit night under the sparkling sky. It is a unique way of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in your own way.

• Goa
  

  Goa has more than 25 beaches. These vast stretches of sand are crowded with tourists. The pubs, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and other food joints remain open throughout the night. Goanese and Portuguese songs fill the air. The shacks on the beaches are full. Singing, dancing, and merry making are part of Christmas celebrations. There are river cruises where DJs perform live on Christmas Eve.

Christmas holiday destinations in Thailand

Holidaymakers traveling to Thailand during Christmas have to book their hotels and air tickets well in advance; else you may have to wait for the next holiday season. Thailand is one of most sought after Christmas holiday destinations in Asia. Caves, natural forests, islands, historical places, and temples, the holiday getaways are varied.

• Mini Siam
  

  Mini Siam is a museum where you will find miniature structures of all the different wonders of the world and many World Heritage Sites. Pack your evening snacks and set off for a tour of this museum. The place is usually crowded but it is even more crowded during Christmas.



• Safari World

  This is an open air natural forest. You will see lions and tigers free in the open. In fact as you pass along them, your tour guide will ask you to shit your seat windows. Other fascinating things to see here are different types of birds and alligators.

 

 

Other getaways in Asia

Malaysia, Japan, Maldives, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore are other holiday getaways people travel to during Christmas.