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Great Wall of China

For many Westerners, Asia may too big to take in, or too complex to really understand in one gulp.

There are all those money exchanges, borders to cross, visa requirements, and time spent getting to know cultures and customs.

But Asia needn't be a vast and forbidding place. Taken one country at a time, a full immersion tour affords a rich and subtle view of this part of the world that you really can't get from guide books.

Take the mystery out of the "mysterious East" with some of the best online tours to the continent with looks at China, Japan, South Korea, the Southeast, the Indian subcontinent, and more ....

More about Asia and Southeast Asia travel around the Web:

Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library - The entire continent in a comprehensive guide linked to every major portal and related site online covering the East, Central, Southeast, Asia-Pacific and the Mideast, courtesy of the Australian National University.

Asia Travel Information and Travel Guide - Lonely Planet - Great overview with a review off top destinations and attractions in China, Japan, Vietnam and more, including insider tips on rail journeys, budget travel, safety information, photo gallery, maps, related resources.

Passplanet Asia - The backpackers' tour, but with lots of general information on item costs in countries visited, budget restaurants, the best flora and fauna, treks, attractions, transportation, city parks and museums, transportation and lots more in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Nepal.

Budget Travel in Asia - Insider notes on planning for a cheap trip to Asia with guides to the Southeast, the Indian Subcontinent, Asia Pacific and more with related travel resources.

Culture of Asia - Wikipedia - A complete and comprehensive overview of cultures, customs and traditions throughout the continent including languages, philosophy and religions, art & architecture, foods and festivals, and lots more with related resources.