Module 2_Asia.pdf

MODULE ASIA 2: PRESENTATION OUTLINE I. Facts about Asia II. Asian Region III. Asian Tourism Trends and Outlook IV.Top Destinations and Major Access V. Asian Culture VI.ASEAN Target Learning Outcomes: I. Identify and discuss the general knowledge about ASIA II. Analyze and identify th...

MODULE ASIA 2: PRESENTATION OUTLINE I. Facts about Asia II. Asian Region III. Asian Tourism Trends and Outlook IV.Top Destinations and Major Access V. Asian Culture VI.ASEAN Target Learning Outcomes: I. Identify and discuss the general knowledge about ASIA II. Analyze and identify the difference and similarities of the Asian Regions III. Understand the trends in Tourism in Asia IV. Apply their knowledge in geography and design and ASIAN tour itinerary V. Understand and appreciate the diversity of Asian Culture VI. Recognize the principles of ASEAN organization how it helps the tourism in the Southeast Asian Region. Tasks to complete Video and Picture Appreciation Mapping Activities Research Drills ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (RIM OF MYSTERY) ASIA AND THE PACIFIC  FAST FACTS More than 4.4 billion people live on the continent. Asia is thus the most populous There are 48 countries in Asia. continent. Two of the Asian countries also share part of their territory on the European continent; these countries are Russia and Turkey.  Largest Country Russia by landmass, even though roughly 40% of the country belongs to the European continent. Largest City China is the largest country by The largest metropolitan in population. Did you know that in the world is Tokyo in Japan. China as many people live as in With more than 38 million Australia, New Zealand, North inhabitants America, South America and Western Europe combined? Tokyo is the largest city and has the largest metropolitan area. This city has more inhabitants than the whole country of Canada!  Biggest Island: Borneo in South-East Asia is also the third largest island in the world and Smallest Country the largest in Asia. The island belongs to three Maldives. The Indian Ocean countries: Malaysia and Brunei in the north while Indonesia claims the country is one of the smallest southern part of the island. countries in the world and Asia's Borneo is home to vast rainforests smallest country. and many animals only live on this island such as the Bornean Orang- It consists of 26 coral keys Utan. which in total consist of more than 1190 islands.  FAST FACTS Longest River Yangtze River is the longest on the Asian continent. It is in Highest Peak China and is 6,300metres/ Mount Everest. The mountain is 3,915miles long. located in the Himalayan mountain range and the highest peak is 8,849metres/ 29,035ft high. The Yangtze is the third longest river in the world after the The Himalayas between Nepal and Amazon and the Nile. China are the world's highest mountains.  FAST FACTS Biggest Lake Driest Place Caspian Sea. The coastline is shared The Gobi desert is the largest desert by five countries: Russia, in Asia and the fifth largest desert in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan the world. and Iran. This is a cold desert where the temperatures can be very low and The lake is also among the deepest sometimes even snow can occur. lakes in the world with a maximum A yurt is a common refuge in Gobi. It depth of more than 1,000m/3,300ft. is a typical round tent covered with Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is mats or fabric and is built by the located at the Caspian Sea. nomads living in and travelling through the Gobi desert.  Landlocked countries Climate There are 12 landlocked The Asian continent has a very countries in Asia. diverse climate ranging from arctic climate in Siberia (Russia) to tropical climates in South-East Asia. Siberia is also one of the coldest places on Among the landlocked earth. countries in Asia are also Bhutan, Laos, Nepal and Mongolia that are located in In the tropical regions of South- the interior of the continent East Asia, also the most tropical storms occur. Cyclones occur mainly and do not have access to any in the Philippines and south of Japan. ocean. FAST FACTS  FAST FACTS Languages in Asia In Asia more than 2,300 languages are People of Asia recognized. The most spoken languages are Chinese (all dialects) has more than There are many ethnic groups in Asia. 1.39 billion speakers while Hindi-Urdu This is a huge continent, where vastly languages (used in India and Pakistan) are spoken by more than 588 million different cultures are practiced. In people and there are many different India and China, the most populous languages in the Hindi-Urdu language countries in Asia, there are many group, more than 1,600 languages exist different ethnic groups all with their alone in India. own distinct language and culture. In Indonesia, 600 languages are spoken and in the Philippines over 100 Imagine that in India more than 850 languages. different native languages are spoken and used in daily conversations.  FAST FACTS Tourist attractions Religion Each of the countries in Asia has different tourist attractions to offer with different colors and Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, flavors to offer. Some of these popular Taoism and Confucianism are attractions are: the main religions in Asia. Many  White Sand Beaches Hagia Sophia in Turkey and Heritage Sites of religions originate in Asia, such the Philippines  Gardens by the Bay in Singapore as the Islam which is also the  Great Wall in China  Taj Mahal in India most widely followed religion in  Grand Palace Thailand in  Petra in Jordan Asia. Judaism and Christian  Kyoto and the Cherry Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia faith is practiced by smaller Blossoms in Japan  St Basil’s Cathedral and Jeju Islands in South population groups in the region. Kremlin in Russia Korea  Bali Island in Indonesia Biggest Cities There are three countries in Asia that Animals held the most populated cities. In Asia, there are monkeys, tigers, Asian a. China: Shanghai has about 26 million elephants and many other animals. Due to the population. different climates were are snow leopards and polar bear in the north and tropical b. Pakistan: Karachi (24 million people) species such as the Komodo dragons in the South. c. India: Delhi (22 million inhabitants) On some Indonesian islands, there are the d. Bangladesh: Dhaka (19 million people) largest living lizards, the Komodo dragons. e. Turkey: Istanbul (14 million people). Also, Asia is known of elephants. The Asian This city is located on two continents, elephants are smaller than African elephants. partly Asia and partly Europe. Lastly, Asia is also known of endangered animals such as Orangutan in Borneo and Chinese river dolphins or the Dugong. FAST FACTS  There are Asian countries that belongs to the Commonwealth, these are The main natural resources in are Bangladesh, Brunei minerals such as aluminum, tin, coal, gold and iron ore. Darussalam, India, The Arab countries are rich in fossil Maldives, Malaysia, fuels as they have the world’s largest deposits of natural gas and oil. Pakistan, Singapore and Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil Sri Lanka. producer. Another interesting fact in Asia is the country of Bhutan in the Himalayas produces most of the Commonwealth States renewable energy through hydropower. Natural resources FAST FACTS Activity Time! Please accomplish activity 1 & 2: 1. Video Drill Asia 2. Asian Map Drill Activity 1 Video Drill Asia  The ASIAN Regions There are six main geographical regions of sub-regions in Asia namely, the North, Western, Central, East, South and South East.  NORTHERN ASIA Visa Requirement for Filipinos Country Capital City Currency (Regular/Ordinary Passport Holders) Russia Moscow Russian Ruble Visa Required (Siberia) Home to part of the Gobi Desert, the Ural Mountains and the vast tundra that is known as Siberia. North Asia also holds the Volga, Ob, Yenisey and Lena Rivers as well as having land that touches part of the Caspian and Aral Seas. Siberia controls the central and eastern portion of North Asia, making the majority of the land inhabitable. Roads are important to Russian Travel but the most significant is travelling through Trans-Siberian Railway. Built from 1891 to 1916, the Trans-Siberian Railway extends 5,772 square miles from Moscow to Vladivostok. Its main purpose is to transport material goods, however, people are able to ride the rail as well.  West Asia Naturally wild vegetation no longer occurs in clearly defined zones but is dispersed in small areas. The region is predominantly arid, desert depressions such as the Kyzylkum Desert of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan and the Rub al- Khali (Empty Quarter) of the Arabian Peninsula contrast with the moist, forested mountains that lie between them. Three climatic zones, however, characterize West Asia: a continental climate in the northern regions; a dry zone, except where northerly winds bring moisture to the mountains, to the south; and a Mediterranean climate along the western edges.  WEST ASIAN COUNTRIES Visa Requirement for Filipinos (Regular/Ordinary Country Capital City Currency Passport Holders) Armenia Yerevan Dram Visa Required Azerbaijan Baku Azerbaijan Manat Visa Required Bahrain Manama Bahrain Dinar Visa Required (visa on arrival may be obtained by foreign nationals, including Filipinos, residing in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States) Cyprus Nicosia Euro Visa Required Georgia Tbilisi Lari Visa upon arrival for stay up to 90 days Iran Tehran Iranian Rial Visa upon arrival valid for 7 days (Filipinos must have with them copy of their hotel booking with contact number and must be able to provide the name and contact number of the person inviting the visitor for a visit) Iraq Baghdad New Iraqi Dinar Not allowed Israel Jerusalem New Israeli Shekel Visa-free for 90 days provided the Filipino tourists will provide their day to day itinerary and the roundtrip ticket Jordan Amman Jordanian Dinar Visa Required Kuwait Kuwait City Kuwaiti Dinar Visa Required Lebanon Beirut Lebanese Pound Visa Required Oman Muscat Omani Rial Visa Required Qatar Doha Qatari Riyal Visa Required Saudi Arabia Riyadh Saudi Riyal Visa Required Palestine Jerusalem Israeli New Shekel Filipinos who wish to travel to the State of Palestine should and Jordanian Dinar seek clearance from the Israeli Government (due to the Israeli occupation, the State of Palestine does not control borders, therefor does not control visa application and entry requirements) Syria Damascus Syrian Pound Visa Required Turkey Ankara New Turkish Lira Visa Required UAE Abu Dhabi Dirham Visa Required Yemen Sanaa Yemeni Rial Visa Required  CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES Visa Requirement for Filipinos (Regular/Ordinary Country Capital City Currency Passport Holders) Afghanistan Kabul Afghani Visa Required Kazakhstan Astana Tenge Visa Required Kyrgyzstan Bishkek Kyrgyzstani Som Visa Required Tajikistan Dushanbe Somoni Visa Required Turkmenistan Ashgabat Turkmen Manat Visa Required Uzbekistan Tashkent Uzbekistani Sum Visa Required Central Asia is the huge region north of the Asian subcontinent formerly known as the Turkestan. When the Soviet Union bin 1990’s the different republics in the area regained their independence. These Muslim republics are: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The people of the first four republic are descendants of the Turkic nomads who roam the steppes and deserts, while Tajiks are descendants of the ancient Persians.  East Asia known for Ancient Chinese religious and philosophical traditions survive in the form of two main schools, Daoism (Taoism) and Confucianism, both of which originated in the 5th or 6th century BCE. The two schools differ in orientation, Daoism stressing mystical experience and the individual harmony with nature and Confucianism emphasizing the duty of the individual in society and government but both have profoundly influenced Chinese and Chinese derived culture. Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism are also widespread in Korean, where indigenous Korean religious traditions remain important as well.  EAST ASIAN COUNTRIES Visa Requirement for Filipinos (Regular/Ordinary Country Capital City Currency Passport Holders) China Beijing Renminbi Yuan Visa Required China, Hong Hong Kong Hongkong Dollar Visa-Free for Filipino tourists for 14 days stay Kong SAR China Macau Macau Macanese Pataca Visa-Free for Filipino tourists for 30 days stay SAR Taiwan Taipei New Taiwan Visa-Free for 14 days until July 2021 provided that (1) Dollar the Filipino has never worked in Taiwan as a Blue collar worker (2) currently holding valid visas or permanent resident cards of USA, Canada, Japan, UK, Schengen, Australia and New Zealand Japan Tokyo Yen Visa Required Korea (North) Pyongyang North Korean Visa Required Won Korea (South) Seoul South Korean The mainland is visa required and Jeju Island is Visa-Free Won Mongolia Ulaanbaatar Tugrik Visa-Free for 21 days stay provided that Filipino tourists will provide their day to day itinerary and the roundtrip ticket  South Asia. This area is made up of the countries in the Indian sub- continent and appendix to Asia’s landmass. SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES Visa Requirement for Filipinos (Regular/Ordinary Country Capital City Currency Passport Holders) Bangladesh Dhaka Taka Visa Required Bhutan Thimphu Ngultrum Visa Required India New Delhi Indian Rupee Visa upon arrival valid for 30 days but limited only to New Delhi and Mumbai airports. Maldives Male Rufiyaa Visa upon arrival for 30 days (provided that the Filipino tourists will provide a copy of their roundtrip ticket, passport and enough funds to cover for the expenses for duration of stay Nepal Kathmandu Nepalese Rupee Visa Required Pakistan Islamabad Pakistani Rupee Visa Required Sri Lanka Colombo Sri Lankan Rupee Visa Required  South East Asia. The Association of South East Asian Nations is made up of: Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines and Brunei.  SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES Visa Requirement for Filipinos (Regular/Ordinary Country Capital City Currency Passport Holders) Brunei Bandar Seri Bruneian Dollar Visa-Free for 14 days Darussalam Begawan Cambodia Phom Penh Riel Visa-Free for 30 days Indonesia Jakarta Indonesian Rupiah Visa-Free for 30 days LAO PDR Vientiane Kip Visa-Free for 30 days (People’s Democratic Republic) Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Ringgit Visa-Free for 30 days Myanmar Rangoon Kyat Visa-Free for 14 days (Burma) (Yangon); Naypyidaw Philippines Manila Philippine Peso None for Filipino passport holder Singapore Singapore Singapore Dollar Visa-Free for 30 days Thailand Bangkok Baht Visa-Free for 30 days to those entering by air and those entering by land is 15 days East Timor Dili US Dollar Visa-Required (Timor Leste) Vietnam Hanoi Dong Visa-Free for 14 days  ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) The Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN, was established on 08 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. To accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavors. Also, to promote regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law. At present, ASEAN continues their advocacy in community building guided by their 2020 vision. ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring societies. The association also strive to reach their goals for ASEAN 2025.  ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) In 1984, Brunei Darussalam then joined the association, Vietnam, in 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar in 1997, and Cambodia in 1999 making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN. Also, Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, European Union, India, Japan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, Myanmar, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Sri Lanka, Timor Leste, and USA joined to form the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Members. In 2003 ASEAN strengthen their journey to community building as declared in the Bali Concord II that An ASEAN Community shall be established comprising three pillars, namely, political and security cooperation, economic cooperation, and socio-cultural cooperation.  ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN) ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC) – Ensures that the peoples and Member States of ASEAN live in peace with one another and with the world at large in a just, democratic and harmonious environment. ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) – Transforms ASEAN into a stable, prosperous, and highly competitive region with equitable economic development, and reduced poverty and socio-economic disparities. ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) – Contributes to realizing an ASEAN Community that is people-oriented and socially responsible with a view to achieving enduring solidarity and unity among the peoples and Member States of ASEAN. Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) ─ Progressing together through cooperation in development. ASIAN Tourism Trends  Tourism Growth (Pre-Covid) According to UNWTO Report in 2018 the tourism is Asia had its strongest growth in global tourism since 2010. The global tourism grew by a record 7% in 2017 to reach a total of 1.32 billion international arrivals. This is the highest increase in seven years, resulting from strong outbound demand from major source markets and a global economic upswing. Accounting for 37% of the world’s international tourism expenditure, the contribution of Asia and the Pacific to global tourism warrants attention.  Role of Asia and the Pacific Asia and the Pacific plays a vital role in global tourism, both as an inbound and an outbound market. Total arrivals in the region grew by a steady 6% in 2017, in line with the preceding year, to reach a total 323 million. The region’s market share of arrivals has gradually increased from 16% in 2000 to 24% in 2017. Outbound travel from Asia and the Pacific, measured in arrivals in destinations, totaled 335 million in 2017, increasing 7% over 2016. This average growth has been maintained between 2010 and 2017. Consequently, tourism expenditure from the region has also increased substantially. Asian travelers spent USD 502 billion on international tourism in 2017, some 37% of the world total, up from 24% in 2010. This growth is attributable to strong socio-economic development in a region with over half the world’s population and one-third of global GDP, together with increasing air connectivity, major infrastructure development, more affordable travel, faster and simpler bookings through online tourism platforms and significant travel facilitation.  Ranked according to international tourist arrivals and tourism receipts, fourteen of the top fifteen Asia Pacific destinations appear on both lists (though in different order) despite showing marked differences in terms of the type of tourists they attract, their average length of stay and their spending per trip and per night. China is the top destination in arrivals (61 million in 2017) and the sixth largest in receipts (USD 33 billion), while Thailand is the top tourism earner (USD 57 billion) and number two in arrivals (35 million arrivals). In 2017, five destinations moved up in the Asia Pacific ranking by arrivals, compared to 2016. Japan moved up two places while Macao (China), India, Singapore and Viet Nam climbed one place each. In the ranking by receipts, Macao (China) moved up three places, while Australia, Japan and Indonesia all moved up one.  High Speed Railway Systems in Asia Singapore Cruise Center  Asian Highway Network Hongkong International Airport  Asian Culture Asian people are known all over the world for their strong cultural values and intelligent minds. Although this continent does not boast of many developed countries, many developing countries within this continent are on the threshold of becoming developed. Asia as a continent was initially under the colonial rule for a very long time except for the countries of Japan or Russia. Many nations like Philippines, India, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan have been rule by Europeans and Americans for a very long period of time. Asia is well known for celebrations and festivals. It is a land where festivals of different cultures and religions are being celebrated. Aside from Chinese New Year the other major festivals are Diwali, Holi, Baisakhi, and Eid ul-Fitr, Dusshera, Onam and Christmas. Asia is also known of having traditional customs and beliefs. One is the chopsticks etiquette, a lot of restaurants in Asia won’t always have spoon and forks available. And the use of it differs which Asian countries but generally don’t stick your chopsticks vertically into your rice. Many view this act as bad luck because it resembles the incense sticks that Buddhists offer to the dead. In Korea, place your chopsticks on the table and not parallel to the bowl when you are finish with your meal. In the Philippines family traditions and folklore beliefs are practice. In India, hand shaking is not a habit, instead, place your palms together and slightly bow your head and say the word Namaste to show respect to other people. Whenever you are in Myanmar, don’t wash your feet in the same basin where you wash your hands and face and don’t use the water from a drinking pot to cleanse your feet. Also, in Lao, if someone offers you a drink of water graciously accept it even if you are not thirsty. In Vietnam, when you are paying something, use both hands to pass the money. In Indonesia, yawning in public and extended eye-contact is rude. In Korea and Japan respect and manners are highly practice. Following some of the simple etiquette from Asian countries will make your trip the most memorable one.  Miscellaneous There are countries that lies within two continents like Cyprus (Europe and Asia), Egypt (Africa and Asia) and Russia (Europe and Asia). While, Hong Kong and Macau are countries in Asia that are under the territory of China as special administrative region. On the other hand, Taiwan is independently functioning as self-sustaining economy and government. Furthermore, if you plan to tour around Asia there are countries that requires visa for Filipino regular passport holder. Always double check with the Department of Foreign Affairs and it is also wise to get professional assistance with travel agents if you plan to apply because the information about visa processing and requirements changes from time to time. However, with the current global challenges, country borders are closed due to the COVID19 pandemic. Lastly, the government discourages those adventure seeker tourists who want to visit a war zone countries like, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria and other neighboring countries. They have to seek professional advice and handlers from travel agents because the safety of the tourist is the number one priority. Interesting Tourist Attractions in Asia and the Pacific according to Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-asia-pacific 1. Margaret River & Southern WA, Australia 2. Shikoku, Japan  4. Singapore 3. 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