·Asia is so vast and is comprised of so manycountries, it's almost hard to fathom.
亚洲地域辽阔,包含多个国家,难以详尽描述。
From the behemoth of China and the tiny islandnation of Singapore, to the tropical beaches of Thailand and the historic temples in Cambodia, there is so much to do and see in this sprawling region.
从巨头中国和小岛般的新加坡,到拥有热带沙滩的泰国和柬埔寨的古寺庙,这片广袤的大陆上,可去可看的数不胜数。
It's definitely hard to narrow down, but here's a starter list for the best places to visit in Asia.
亚洲最佳旅游地的范围很难缩减,不过这里有一份初选名单。
1. Hong Kong,China
中国,香港
There are few skylines in the world that can compete with Hong Kong's.
世界上鲜有地方的空中轮廓线可与香港媲美。
The city's soaring skyscrapers — dazzlingly lit up at night — are framed by Victoria Harbour,which is teeming with Star Ferry boats and traditional junk boats.
维多利亚港映衬着香港高耸入云的摩天大楼,夜色下璀璨夺目,维多利亚港满是天星小轮和传统的中式木帆船。
Forabird'seye view of this unforgettable scene, head to one ofthe city's many rooftop bars.
要想鸟瞰这片难以忘怀的景象,随便去一家屋顶酒吧。
2. Bali,Indonesia
印度尼西亚,巴厘岛
Bali, known for its terraced rice paddies, Hindu temples, and hip beachresorts,has attracted everyone from backpackers and surfer dudes to New Agers and jet-setters.
巴厘岛以梯田,印度教寺庙和时尚的海滩胜地闻名,巴厘岛吸引了众人,有背包客、冲浪运动员,还有新时代人和喷气式飞机安装工。
The lush island also has posh hotels, such as the Four SeasonsResort Bali at Sayan, voted the number one hotel in Travel & Leisure's 2018 World's Best Awards.
这个郁郁葱葱的岛上还有豪华的酒店,比如巴厘岛萨扬的山妍四季度假酒店,该酒店入选了《漫游》2018年世界旅行奖。
3. Bangkok,Thailand
泰国,曼谷
Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is one of the world's most alluring cities.
泰国首都曼谷是世界最具吸引力的城市之一。
Explore Buddhist temples like Wat Pho,
featuring a 150-foot-long gilded reclining
Buddha,tour The Grand Palace, once the home ofThai kings, and shop at the Nonthaburi Market.
可以去探索佛寺,比如拥有150英尺长的镀金大佛的卧佛寺,去游览曾经是泰国皇室居所的大皇宫,还可以在暖武里市场购物。
Need a break?
想要休息一下吗?
Head to the beaches on islands like Phuket and Koh Samui.
那就去海滩吧,像普吉岛和苏梅岛。
4. Golden Triangle, India
印度,金三角
The Golden Triangle, which includes Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, is a must-see tourist route.
金三角包括德里,斋浦尔和阿格拉,这是旅行的必游景点。
The Taj Mahal, the iconic monument to love, is located in Agra, while the Pink City of Jaipur is known for the beautiful red-and-pink sandstone Hawa Mahalpalace.
爱情的标志性纪念碑——泰姬陵,位于阿格拉,粉红色之都斋浦尔以美丽的粉红色石头砌成的哈瓦玛哈勒宫而闻名。
In Delhi, you can tour the RedFort,
a famous 17th-century Mughal fortress.
在德里,你可以参观17世纪著名的莫卧儿帝国要塞--红堡。
5. Singapore
新加坡
Singapore is very much a melting pot.
新加坡就像是一个大熔炉
You'll find Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian influences, creating a truly global Southeast Asiansociety.
你会在这里感受到中国、马来和印度尼西亚的影响力,使之成为一个真正的全球东南亚社会。
This island nation off Malaysia also has a firstrate foodie scene and topnotch attractions like the Marina Bay Sands complex and Gardens by the Bay, both seen in the hit film CrazyRich Asians.
这个靠近马来西亚的岛国也有顶尖的美食和一流的景点,就像滨海湾的金沙酒店和新加坡滨海湾花园,这两个地方都曾出现在热门电影《摘金奇缘》中。
6. Shanghai, China
中国,上海
China's booming financial capital is Shanghai, which is known for its futuristic skyline.
中国繁荣的金融中心是上海,上海以未来主义的建筑,
the mile-long Bund waterfront promenade.
一英里长的外滩海滨长廊
luxury hotels like the art deco-style Peninsula Shanghai
(the afternoon tea is a must),
豪华酒店,例如装饰风格的上海半岛酒店(下午茶是必须的)
and Michelin starred restaurants like Utltraviolet by Paul
Pairet.
米其林星级餐厅,如保罗·佩雷特主厨的Utltraviolet餐厅,
not to mention the largest Starbucks in the world.
更不用说世界最大的星巴克。
7. Siem Reap, Cambodi
柬埔寨,暹粒
Any trip to the Southeast Asian country of Cambodia should include a visit to Angkor Wat,
旅行到柬埔寨这个东南亚国家都应该去参观吴哥窟。
the world's largest religious monument.
世界上最大的宗教纪念碑。
This 12thcentury Khmer temple complex, near Siem Reap, features intricately carved stonetemples,
这座12世纪的高棉寺庙建筑群,靠近暹粒,以精雕细琢的石窟寺为特色,
including the main temple of Angkor Wat, along with Phrom, Ta Som, and Bayon.
包括主寺小吴哥窟,还有塔布龙寺,塔逊寺,巴扬寺。
8. Langkawi, Malaysia
马来西亚,兰卡威
After exploring Kuala Lumpur (home of the 1,480-foot-tall Petronas Towers),
在探索完吉隆坡之后(吉隆坡有1480英尺高的石油双塔),
hop a flight to Langkawi, a tropical island in the Andaman Sea.
你可以转机去兰卡威,兰卡威是安达曼海的一个热带岛屿。
Pamper yourself at swanky beachfront resorts like the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton,
在四季酒店和丽思卡尔顿酒店等豪华海滨度假酒店尽情享受吧。
and if you feel inspired to do something active.
如果你突然想去做些更积极的事情。
take the world's steepest cable car to the top of Mat Cincang.
坐世界上最陡的缆车到马金章峰山的山巅。
9. Kyoto, Japan
日本,京都
One of the treasures to see in Japan is the Kinkaku Temple in Kyoto,
日本要去参观的宝地之一就是京都的金阁寺,
recently named one of the World's Top Cities in Travel & Leisure's 2018 World's BestAwards.
最近被提名为《漫游》2018年世界旅行奖中的世界最好的城市之一。
Other top things to do include a walking tour of the Gion district, home of the city's famed geisha and the Ryoanji Temple, dating from 1450,to see its Zen rockgarden.
其他首推的事项包括在祗园区漫步,那儿有著名的艺妓,参观建于1450年的罗安吉寺的枯山水。
10. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
阿拉伯联合酋长,迪拜
Dubai, with its 160 story Burj Al Arab skyscraper, mega malls,
and manmade islands, is one of the planet's most over-the-top places.
迪拜有160层的阿拉伯摩天大楼、大型购物中心和人造岛屿,是地球上最顶级的地方之一。
While the city — one of seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, does flaunt its wealth, you can also hit the beach, takea desert safari,and even shop for crafts and textiles in traditional souks.
迪拜是阿拉伯联合酋长国的七个酋长国之一,尽管迪拜确实会标榜自己富有,你还是可以去海滩游玩,去沙漠游猎,甚至还可以到传统的集市去淘购手工艺品和纺织品。