Highlights of Asia and the Pacific Rim Flashcards
Name four regions of
Central Asia
east Asia
south Asia
south east Asia
Name the three major island groups in the Pacific Rim
Polynesia
Melanesia
Micronesia
In addition to air name, one other popular mode of transportation within the Pacific rim
Cruise or structured tour 
Why would you recommend a structured tour to visit such places as China or Vietnam?
Because of language difficulties, and because these are lesser developed countries in terms of tourism facilities and services
What is another name for the Shinkansen? Describe what it is.
Bullet train. Japan’s high-speed train that travels close to 200 mph
Describe Ryokans, and in what country are they found?
Japanese style ends were guest sleep on tatami mats and our serve local food served in traditional style.
Name the famous and very elegant hotels, located in Singapore and in Hong Kong
Raffles in Singapore
peninsula hotel in Hong Kong
In China named the capital city, where the imperial palace forbidden city is a major attraction
Beijing
In China name, the city were over 8000 life-size terra-cotta statues of soldiers were excavated
Xian
In China name the most photograph structure in the world originally spanning 4000 miles
Great Wall
In China name the city that was formally a British colony, but has become part of China and is known for its vast shopping opportunities
Hong Kong
Your clients are visiting Tokyo and wish to visit the Primary shopping and entertainment center. Where do you suggest a visit?
Ginza
Name the cultural capital of Japan, that is more ancient and traditional and atmosphere than Tokyo
Kyoto
In what city is the Todaiji Temple world’s oldest largest wooden structure located?
Nara
And either Asia or Pacific rim name the city, where the Taj Mahal is located
Agra
In either Asia or Pacific Rim name the city in Thailand, that is noted for its klongs or floating markets
Bangkok
And either Asia or Pacific rim name the city in Malaysia, that is noted for its Islamic architecture
Kuala Lumpur
And either Asia or Pacific Rim name the most popular beach resort area in Southeast Asia only one hour by air from Bangkok
Phuket
And either Asia or Pacific Rim name, the city state located the tip of the Malay peninsula that is noted for its mixture of many cultures of Asia
Singapore
Your clients are visiting Sydney Australia for the first time recommend three major sightseeing attractions, and briefly describe each
Sydney, Opera House, Kings, Cross, Darling Harbor, the rocks, Bondi Beach or Manly Beach
What is a very very popular one day excursion from Sydney
Blue Mountains
Your client enjoys diving and fishing where in Australia, would you recommend?
Great barrier reef
Where can someone snow ski in the middle of our summer while visiting New Zealand
Mount Cook South Island
Name New Zealand’s answer to our Yellowstone park
Rotorua
