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The tourism industry is one of the major pillars of the economy of Hong Kong. In 2017, it contributed to around 4% of Hong Kong’s GDP and employed around 257 100 persons, accounting for about 7% of total employment. In 2018, total visitor arrivals rose by 11.4% over 2017 to 65.15 million.

India is a vast South Asian nation with a diverse territory, ranging from the Himalayan peaks to the Indian Ocean coast, and a history dating back 5000 years. To the north, the monuments of the Mughal Empire include the Red Fort in Delhi and the impressive Jama Masjid mosque, with the famous mausoleum of the Taj Mahal in Agra. In Varanasi, pilgrims bathe in the Ganges, while Rishikesh is both a center for yoga and the starting point for excursions in the Himalayas.

Indonesia, a nation of Southeast Asia made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups who speak a variety of different languages. It is known for the beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons, elephants, orangutans and tigers that find refuge in the jungle. On the island of Java are the immense and lively Jakarta and the city of Yogyakarta, known for its gamelan music and traditional puppet shows.

Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with densely populated cities, imperial palaces, national parks in the mountains and thousands of temples and shrines. The high-speed trains, the Shinkansen, connect the main islands: Kyushu (with the subtropical beaches of Okinawa), Honshu (where Tokyo and the Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial are located) and Hokkaido (renowned for skiing). Tokyo, the capital, is famous for skyscrapers, shopping and pop culture.

Macau is an autonomous region located on the south coast of mainland China, which the Pearl River delta divides from Hong Kong. Portuguese territory until 1999, it is characterized by a mix of cultural influences. For the large casinos and shopping centers on the Cotai Strip, which connects the islands of Taipa and Coloane, it is called the “Las Vegas of the East”. One of the most striking buildings is the Macau Tower, with its 338 m high and a breathtaking view of the city.

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It’s known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.

Tourism in the Maldives has started in 1972 with only three hotels, now – there are more than 100 operational resorts. The unique condition of Maldives is that one island is one resort, meaning that one hotel occupies the whole island. By doing so, resorts provide more privacy and more luxury for their visitors.

Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal and its largest source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing eight of the ten highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hot spot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventure.

The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country that is located in the Western Pacific and includes more than 7000 islands. The capital, Manila, is famous for its waterfront and Binondo, the secular neighborhood of Chinatown. Intramuros, a city surrounded by colonial-era walls, is the heart of Manila’s historic center and is home to the 17th-century Baroque church of San Agustin, and Fort Santiago, a historic citadel and military prison.

Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and contributor to the Singaporean economy, attracting 17.4 million international tourists in 2017, more than 3 times of Singapore’s total population. It is also environmentally friendly, and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs.

Tourism in Korea refers to the tourist industry in the Republic of Korea. In 2012, 11.1 million foreign tourists visited South Korea, making it the 20th most visited country in the world, and the 6th most visited in Asia.

Tourism in Vietnam is a component of the modern Vietnamese economy. In 2019, Vietnam received 18 million international arrivals, up from 2.1 million in the year 2000. … In 2016, Vietnam welcomed 10 million international visitors which represented a 26% increase from the previous year.