{"id":1392,"date":"2016-08-03T01:43:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T01:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2019-01-10T12:05:02","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T01:05:02","slug":"our-top-10-places-to-journey-to-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/our-top-10-places-to-journey-to-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Our top 10 places to journey to next&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1.jpg\" alt width=\"1920\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-1200x388.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-345x111.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-770x249.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4481 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"1920\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-1200x388.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-345x111.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1-770x249.jpg 770w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/FeatureImageSuitcases-1.jpg\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Is your suitcase as worn out as ours? Looking for places to journey to next?<\/h2>\n<p>We know that travellers are always looking for that hidden gem, that ultimate experience, those special moments that make a holiday an adventure. As Asia travel experts, we are continuously looking for those lesser-travelled destinations too. Here you\u2019ll find our top 10 pick of the best places to journey to next. Where we have found that concealed noodle shop, or walked those hilly mountain tops to share with you our ultimate experiences that\u2019ll take you off the beaten path in 2017.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#1 Walk through the Jiuzhaigou National Park, China<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1398\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1398\" class=\"wp-image-1398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic, Sichuan, China, Our top 10 places to journey to next...\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1398\" class=\"wp-image-1398 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20335%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic, Sichuan, China, Our top 10 places to journey to next...\" width=\"640\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20335%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-768x402.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-1-Jiuzhaigou-Valley-Fotolia_65557522-1024x536.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic, Sichuan, China<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jiuzhaigou National Park, also known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/china\/chengdu\/nine-villages-valley\/\">Nine Villages Valley<\/a>, is one of China\u2019s greatest natural assets! It&#8217;s Wendy\u2019s favourite place to visit. A walk through this stunning national park will take you through traditional Tibetan villages and past crystal clear pools reflecting the snow-capped mountains that surround the valley.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#2 Stay with the locals in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On the road to Samarkand, stop off in Karakol and spend the night at a local homestay. Soak up the surroundings, play football with the kids in the street, wander through the market, or simply sit with the locals and sip on a hot tea whilst watching the world go by. Here the locals are unaccustomed to seeing many westerners, so don&#8217;t be alarmed when&nbsp;you are met with a&nbsp;curious yet charming welcome.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1404\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1404\" class=\"wp-image-1404 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Family in Karokol, Kyrgystan\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1404\" class=\"wp-image-1404 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20480%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Family in Karokol, Kyrgystan\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20480%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-2-Karakol-family-Miriam-1024x768.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Family in Karokol, Kyrgystan<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h2><strong>#3 Witness the Mongolian Naadam Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1411\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1411\" class=\"wp-image-1411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"Naadam Festival, Ulanbataar\" width=\"640\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-768x532.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1411\" class=\"wp-image-1411 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20443%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Naadam Festival, Ulanbataar\" width=\"640\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20443%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-768x532.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-3-Naadam-Festival-Juulchin-1024x709.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naadam Festival, Ulanbataar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Locally, the festival is known as &#8220;eriin gurvan naadam&#8221;, meaning &#8220;the three games of men&#8221;, which accurately describes the annual festival where the men of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/mongolia\/\">Mongolia <\/a>take part in Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1422\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"wp-image-1422 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Temple Stay, Koyasan \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"wp-image-1422 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20427%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Temple Stay, Koyasan \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20427%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-4-Temple-Stay-Koyasan-Lauren-1024x683.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Temple Stay, Koyasan<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>#4 Spend an evening among monks, Japan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Stay overnight in a shukubo (Buddhist temple lodge) in Koyasan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/japan\/\">Japan<\/a>. Spend the evening relaxing and reflecting in a traditional onsen (hot spring bath). Awake in the morning to the sounds of chanting monks and enjoy the peacefulness and serenity that comes with stepping off the beaten path.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#5 Explore the bizarre Plain of Jars, Laos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Giant stone jars are scattered across the plains surrounding Phonsavan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/laos\/\">Laos<\/a>. With an unknown origin and mysterious history, many ask the question, how did they get there? Were they made to brew large quantities of rice wine, or use as kilns? We can&#8217;t really say, but they&#8217;re worth a visit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1425\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1425\" class=\"wp-image-1425 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Plain of Jars, Phonesavan\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1425\" class=\"wp-image-1425 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20427%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Plain of Jars, Phonesavan\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20427%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-5-shutterstock_206522878-1024x683.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plain of Jars, Phonesavan<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>#6 Take a bullock cart in Rajasthan, India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A bullock cart is one of rural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/india\/\">India\u2019s <\/a>most popular means of transportation. Climb aboard a&nbsp;cart which is pulled by oxen. Travel just as the Rajasthani people do. You won&#8217;t&nbsp;find many other tourists taking a bullock cart around Rajasthan!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1431\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730.jpeg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1431\" class=\"wp-image-1431 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-1024x680.jpeg\" alt=\"Traditional bullock cart, Jaipur\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1431\" class=\"wp-image-1431 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20425%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Traditional bullock cart, Jaipur\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20425%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-1024x680.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-768x510.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Bullock-Cart-Rajasthan-india-AdobeStock_111051730-1024x680.jpeg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional bullock cart, Jaipur<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#7 Witness a spiritual Puja Ceremony, Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Temple in Jaffna, is one of the most significant Hindu religious complexes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/sri-lanka\/\">Sri Lanka<\/a>. Witness locals making offerings to its sacred deity, Murugan, in a spiritual Puja ceremony.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1434\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328.jpeg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1434\" class=\"wp-image-1434 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Buddha Statue Offerings\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1434\" class=\"wp-image-1434 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20427%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Buddha Statue Offerings\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20427%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Buddha-statue-in-Nepal-AdobeStock_77889328-1024x683.jpeg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buddha Statue Offerings<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>#8 Take a hike through the rice terraces of Sapa, Vietnam<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Northern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/vietnam\/\">Vietnam <\/a>conjures up images of lush green mountains, and traditional Vietnamese hill tribes. Take a hike through the spectacular valleys and make sure you have your camera ready!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1437\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"wp-image-1437 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Sapa Rice Terraces\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"wp-image-1437 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20428%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Sapa Rice Terraces\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20428%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Image-8-shutterstock_222587155-1024x684.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sapa Rice Terraces<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>#9 Play Mahjong with locals in Beijing, China<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game that you will find locals playing across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/china\/beijing\/\">Beijing<\/a>, on street corners, in lane-ways or in parks. Pull up a stool, have a chat and have a go! We can\u2019t guarantee that you&#8217;ll&nbsp;beat them though.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1440\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1440\" class=\"wp-image-1440 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"Locals playing Mahjong\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing.jpg 1391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1440\" class=\"wp-image-1440 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20406%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Locals playing Mahjong\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20640%20406%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing.jpg 1391w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-Locals-play-Mahjong-TOH-Beijing-1024x649.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Locals playing Mahjong<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#10 Stare in awe at the towering Himalayan Mountains, Pokhara, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>So this one might not be too far from the usual tourist trail, but we think it&#8217;s worth a spot on sights to see!&nbsp;Pokhara sits on the banks of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/nepal\/pokhara\/lake-phewa\/\">Phewa Lake<\/a>, surrounded by the stunning Annapurna and Manaslu ranges of the mighty Himalayas. The lake provides the perfect mirror, reflecting the surrounding towering mountains and spectacular scenery.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1443\" style=\"width: 5010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420.jpeg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1443\" class=\"wp-image-1443 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420.jpeg\" alt=\"Panoramic view from the lakeside\" width=\"5000\" height=\"2019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420.jpeg 5000w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420-300x121.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420-768x310.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420-1024x413.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1443\" class=\"wp-image-1443 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%205000%202019%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Panoramic view from the lakeside\" width=\"5000\" height=\"2019\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%205000%202019%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 5000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420.jpeg 5000w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420-300x121.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420-768x310.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420-1024x413.jpeg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Incredible-Himalayas.-Panoramic-view-from-the-lakeside-at-the-foothills-of-the-magnificent-Annapurna-mountain-range.-AdobeStock_90521420.jpeg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panoramic view from the lakeside<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your suitcase as worn out as ours? 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