[One Day 10,000 Steps, One Day 1,000 Characters] Walking into Asia... What Are the Top Trekking Spots?

Recommended Mount Kinabalu for Beginner High Mountain Trekking
Alishan, Trekking Through Cedar Forests Over 2000 Years Old

Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, Alishan in Taiwan, Fansipan in Vietnam, and Everest in Nepal. They share the commonality of being Asia's representative 'trekking destinations' where one can feel leisure or adventure.

Hana Tour held a special exhibition earlier this year gathering Asia's top trekking spots suitable for everyone who loves traveling in nature, from trekking beginners to enthusiasts.

For beginners in high mountain trekking, Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia is recommended. This is a representative Southeast Asian trekking course that can be accessed daily by plane throughout the year. It is home to over 4,500 species of flora and fauna, and its conservation value has been recognized by its designation as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Visitors can enjoy a light hike along the surrounding trails or challenge themselves to reach the summit at an altitude of 4,095 meters. A certificate is issued upon reaching the summit.

Taiwan boasts Yushan, the highest peak in Northeast Asia (3,952m). The sunrise viewed from the main peak is known to be beautiful. At an altitude of 3,402 meters, there is the Beiyun Lodge where overnight stays are possible. Taiwan also offers trekking at Alishan, where you can enjoy sunrise and forest bathing, and Hehuanshan trekking, known as the 'Taiwan Alps.' The Alishan trek consists of routes through cedar forests that are over 2,000 years old.

Vietnam's Fansipan Mountain proudly stands as the highest peak in Indochina (3,143m). You can enjoy hiking leisurely while passing through Cat Cat Village, home to the Hmong ethnic minority, and Ta Van Village, inhabited by the Zay ethnic group. The highland area, nicknamed the 'City of Clouds,' is famous for preserving its pristine natural environment. Upon reaching the summit of Fansipan, trekkers receive a certificate and a medal.

Nepal's Annapurna Base Camp trekking in the Himalayas is suitable for those attempting a 4,000-meter-class high mountain for the first time. The course is relatively moderate in difficulty, and the trek can be completed in 7 nights and 9 days round trip, allowing enjoyment of the Himalayas within a short schedule. Starting from Nepalese village paths, trekkers pass through valleys where perennial snow melts flow, steep mountain trails, stone stairways, and vast gorges and rocky areas before arriving at Annapurna Base Camp.

A Hana Tour official said, "Trekking demand increases as winter passes and spring arrives," adding, "We have focused on the growing interest in trekking trips that seek mental and physical relaxation in nature, moving away from travel centered solely on sightseeing destinations."

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