Northeast Asia

TM102

By: Cresean Desiree Vergara

THE MAP

• Countries: 8• Total Population: 1,603,123,000

8 Countries:

• China• Hong kong• Macau• Taiwan• Japan• South Korea• North Korea• Mongolia

China

-It is the world’s most populous state

Airport Name: Beijing Capital International AirportAirline: China AirlineAirline Code: PEK

China

• Capital: Beijing• Population: 1.357 Billion (2013)• Currency: Yuan Renmindi (CYN)• Total area: 9,596,961 km• Official Language: Chinese• Time Zone: UTC+8

Climate• The climate in China varies from region to

region since the country is massive! In the northeast the summers are hot and dry and the winters are freezing cold. The north and central regions have frequent bouts of rain coupled with hot summers and cold winters. In the southeast there is plenty of rainfall, semi-tropical summers and cool winters. Flooding can occur in the central, southern and western regions and the country in general can experience earthquakes.

Culture and Tradition

A dragon dance celebrates the temple at Foshan, China.

Religion

Statue of Confucius at Confucian Temple in Shanghai, China.

Arts

Chinese calligraphy. Chinese writing is based on symbols.

Customs and celebrations

• The largest festival — also called the Spring Festival — marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. It falls between mid-January and mid-February and is a time to honor ancestors. During the 15-day celebration, the Chinese do something every day to welcome the new year, such as eat rice congee and mustard greens to cleanse the body, according to the University of Victoria. The holiday is marked with fireworks and parades featuring dancers dressed as dragons.

Great Wall Of China-One of the iconic symbols of China

1. Mutianyu — the most magnificentfully-restored Great Wall section

2. Jinshanling — most popular Great Wall hiking route

3. Jiankou — totally wild; the most challenging/steep section

4. Simatai — the pinnacle of Great Wall architecture

6. Gubeikou - Wild Wall,Ancient Battle Site >>

7. Juyongguan — one of the<< greatest Great Wall forts

5. Huanghuacheng — unique << wall and water scenery

8. Huangyaguan — an annual Great Wall marathon race site

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9. Shanhai Pass — where the Great Wall meets the sea

10. Badaling — the most popular section among Chinese tourists

The Terracotta Army in Xi'an-the army that triumphed over all

The Forbidden City in Beijing- It was once a "palace city"

The Li River in Guilin — Watery Wonder

-the breath-taking natural scenery.

The Yellow Mountains - a Top National Park

- the most famous peaks in China

Giant PandasThe best places to see giant pandas are in Chengduhometown of Giant Pandas

The Potala Palace in Lhasaa symbol of Tibet. It is a huge treasure house of materials and articles from Tibetan

The Bund, Shanghai — International Architecture

showcases the world with its colonial European buildings and skyscrapers

HONGKONG-special administrative region of China

Airport: Hong Kong international AirportAirline: Hong Kong AirlineAirline Code: HKG

Hongkong

• Capital: Victoria• Population: 7,234,800 (2014)• Currency: Hongkong Dollar (HK$)• Total area: 1,064 sq• Official Language: Chinese• Time Zone: UTC+8

The Peak-one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong.

The Peak

Hong kong Disneyland- a theme park

Ocean Park Hong Kong- is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park andamusement park

Clock Tower- a landmark in Hong Kong

WONG TAI SIN TEMPLEThe Taoist temple

Avenue of Stars exhibits is displayed at Garden of Stars and Starry Gallery in the meantime.

Golden Bauhinia SquareThe bauhinia is the emblem of Hong Kong.

Macau-Macau was administered by the Portuguese Empire and its inheritor states

•Airlport: Macau International Airport•Airline: Air Macau•Airline Code: MFM

Macau• Capital: • Population: 649,100 (2016)• Currency: Macanese Pataka (MOP)• Total area: 30.4 km• Official Language: Chinese,

Potuguesse• Time Zone: UTC+8

Macau Science Center- Centro de Ciência de Macau)

Nam Van Lake- The lake was once part of a bay

Ruins of St. Paul-the ruins of a 16th-century complex

Mandarin House- a historic residential complex in Macau

Senado SquareIt is paved with a wave-patterned mosaic colored stones

Venetian Macauthe world largest casino

Taiwan-Taiwan is the most populous non-UN state and the largest economy outside the UN.

Airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International AirportAirline: Eva Air/ Taiwan AirlineAirline Code: TPE

Taiwan

• Capital: Taipei• Population: 23,508,362• Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)• Total area: 13,974 sq• Official Language: Mandarin• Time Zone: UTC+8

Taipei 101 Tower

- Taipei World Financial Center

Sun Moon Lake-Taiwan’s Largest Lake

Tainan-Taiwan’s Temple Capital

Lukang-One Of Taiwan’s Oldest Town

Fort San DomingoRed Hair Castle built by the Dutch in 1641.

JapanJapan is a stratovolcanic archipelago of 6,852 islands.

Airport: New Tokyo International AirportAirline: Japan Asia AirwaysAirline Code: JAL

Japan

• Capital: Tokyo• Population: 127,103,388 (2014)• Currency: Yen (JPY)• Total area: 377,915 sq.• Official Language: Japanese• Time Zone: UTC+9

Climate• The weather in Japan is generally

temperate, with four distinct seasons: Winter, from December to February, is quite dry and sunny along the Pacific coast and the temperatures rarely drop below 32°F. The temperatures drop as you move north, with the Central and Northern regions experiencing snowfall.

Culture

Kimono

Golden Pavillion- officially named Rokuon-ji

Mount Fuji- the highest mountain peak in Japan

Tokyo Imperial Palace-The Emperor of Japan makes his home at the Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo Towerthe second-tallest structure in Japan.

Todaiji TempleIt is not only the world’s largest wooden building, it is home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue.

Great Buddha of KamakuraThe Great Buddha of Kamakura is a colossal outdoor representation of Amida Buddha, one of Japan’s most celebrated Buddhist figures.

Himeji Castlethe best existing example of Japanese castle architecture. It was fortified to defend against enemies during the feudal period

South Korea- the fourth largest economy.

Airport: Incheon International AirportAirline: Korean AirAirline Code: KAL

South Korea

• Capital: Seoul• Population: 49,039,986 (2014)• Currency: Won (KRW)• Total area: 99,720 sq.• Official Language: Korean• Time Zone: UTC+8

Climate

• South Korea has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are usually long, cold and dry. Summers are very short, hot, and humid. Spring and autumn are pleasant but also short in duration.

Korean Beliefs and PracticesBowing Buddhism Korean

Wedding

Gyeongju-historically known as "Seorabeol"

Seoraksan National Park- It listed by the South Korean government with UNESCO as a tentative World Heritage site.

Dadohaehaesang National Park

-the largest national park in South Korea.

Haeinsa- head temple of the Jogye Order.

N Seoul Tower

located on Mt. Namsan offers great panoramic views of the city, and has been a symbol of Seoul since it first opened to the public in 1980.

DongdaemunKorea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district has 26 shopping malls, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers.

North KoreaKorea was annexed by the Empire of Japan in 1910.

Airport: PyongyangAirline: Air CoryoAirline Code: KOR

North Korea

• Capital: P’yongyang• Population: 24,851,627 (2014)• Currency: Won (KPW)• Total area: 120,538 sq.• Official Language: Korean• Time Zone: UTC+8

Mt. Baekdusan the highest mountain on the Korean peninsula.

Mt. Kumgang-one of the best-known mountains in North Korea.

Tower of Juche IdeaJuche represents a blend of autarky, self-reliance, nationalism, traditionalism.

Pyongyang Nature Museum and Zoo

MongoliaMongolia is the 19th largest and the most sparsely populated fully sovereign country in the world

Airport: Chinggis Khaan International AirlneAirline: MIAT Mongolian Airlines Airline Code: ULN

Mongolia

• Capital: Ulaan Baatar• Population: 3,081,677 (2016)• Currency: Togrog (MNT)• Total area: 603,909 sq.• Official Language: Mongolian• Time Zone: UTC+8

Climate• Mongolia is high, cold, and dry. It has

an extreme continental climate with long, cold winters and short summers, during which most precipitation falls. The country averages 257 cloudless days a year, and it is usually at the center of a region of high atmospheric pressure.

Culture• Mongolia is well known for its nomadic

traditions. The nomadic way of lifestyle is still practiced today in the rural areas of the country. Nomads follow a seasonal routine raising and breeding the five main types of stock – goat, sheep, cattle (including yaks), camel and horse, migrating from place to place following the most favorable pastures and campsites.

 Gobi desertOne of the most unusual desert landscapes in the world

Khuvsgul lake-Known as the Dark Blue Pearl of Mongolia

Karakorum-Erdenezuu-Believed to be the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia

Terelj National Park-The biggest protected area in the country

Orkhon valleyThis is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can find writings from the 8th century

Khustai National ParkNamed for the birch trees that grow in the vicinity. perfect place to get a glimpse of the steppes ecosystem.

Tsagaan suwargaThe words mean White Stupa and the towering structure revealing limestone bedrock dating back to the ancient times

Thank you!

Sources:

• http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-top-10-attractions.htm

• http://www.discoverhongkong.com/seasia/see-do/highlight-attractions/top-10/the-peak.jsp

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Disneyland

Sources:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_Park_Hong_Kong

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clock_Tower,_Hong_Kong

• http://www.hongkongextras.com/_wong_tai_sin_temple.html