Highlights of Asia and the Pacific Rim

Question 1

Name four regions of

Answer 1

Central Asia
east Asia
south Asia
south east Asia

Question 2

Name the three major island groups in the Pacific Rim

Answer 2

Polynesia
Melanesia
Micronesia

Question 3

In addition to air name, one other popular mode of transportation within the Pacific rim

Answer 3

Cruise or structured tour 

Question 4

Why would you recommend a structured tour to visit such places as China or Vietnam?

Answer 4

Because of language difficulties, and because these are lesser developed countries in terms of tourism facilities and services

Question 5

What is another name for the Shinkansen? Describe what it is.

Answer 5

Bullet train. Japan’s high-speed train that travels close to 200 mph

Question 6

Describe Ryokans, and in what country are they found?

Answer 6

Japanese style ends were guest sleep on tatami mats and our serve local food served in traditional style.

Question 7

Name the famous and very elegant hotels, located in Singapore and in Hong Kong

Answer 7

Raffles in Singapore
peninsula hotel in Hong Kong

Question 8

In China named the capital city, where the imperial palace forbidden city is a major attraction

Answer 8

Beijing

Question 9

In China name, the city were over 8000 life-size terra-cotta statues of soldiers were excavated

Answer 9

Xian

Question 10

In China name the most photograph structure in the world originally spanning 4000 miles

Answer 10

Great Wall

Question 11

In China name the city that was formally a British colony, but has become part of China and is known for its vast shopping opportunities

Answer 11

Hong Kong

Question 12

Your clients are visiting Tokyo and wish to visit the Primary shopping and entertainment center. Where do you suggest a visit?

Answer 12

Ginza

Question 13

Name the cultural capital of Japan, that is more ancient and traditional and atmosphere than Tokyo

Answer 13

Kyoto

Question 14

In what city is the Todaiji Temple world’s oldest largest wooden structure located?

Answer 14

Nara

Question 15

And either Asia or Pacific rim name the city, where the Taj Mahal is located

Answer 15

Agra

Question 16

In either Asia or Pacific Rim name the city in Thailand, that is noted for its klongs or floating markets

Answer 16

Bangkok

Question 17

And either Asia or Pacific rim name the city in Malaysia, that is noted for its Islamic architecture

Answer 17

Kuala Lumpur

Question 18

And either Asia or Pacific Rim name the most popular beach resort area in Southeast Asia only one hour by air from Bangkok

Answer 18

Phuket

Question 19

And either Asia or Pacific Rim name, the city state located the tip of the Malay peninsula that is noted for its mixture of many cultures of Asia

Answer 19

Singapore

Question 20

Your clients are visiting Sydney Australia for the first time recommend three major sightseeing attractions, and briefly describe each

Answer 20

Sydney, Opera House, Kings, Cross, Darling Harbor, the rocks, Bondi Beach or Manly Beach

Question 21

What is a very very popular one day excursion from Sydney

Answer 21

Blue Mountains

Question 22

Your client enjoys diving and fishing where in Australia, would you recommend?

Answer 22

Great barrier reef

Question 23

Where can someone snow ski in the middle of our summer while visiting New Zealand

Answer 23

Mount Cook South Island

Question 24

Name New Zealand’s answer to our Yellowstone park

Answer 24

Rotorua