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Abandoned monasteries and temples at Angkor, national parks in Sumatra, dozens of beaches in Phuket, amusement parks in Singapore and many other things you can see, without thinking about obtaining a visa. For most of the intersection of Southeast Asia need only a passport with a pair of blank pages. Tells in which countries the Russian travelers can break at any moment.
1. Philippines
Not immediately clear what part of the world are these islands. Geographically - such as in Southeast Asia, with all its exotic and vivid colors, palm trees and beaches. But it is rather a lifestyle Latin America with a love of song, dance and fleeting love relationships, and more - thousands of Catholic churches, religious fanaticism and a solemn procession with the removal of the statues of the saints. In the Spanish colonial towns abandoned Philippines resemble Europe, and in the capital - more on the United States, with an inexplicable love of fast food, shopping malls, skyscrapers and giant billboards.
Visa is not needed if the travel is for tourism purposes and does not exceed 30 days. On the border ask passport (its validity shall not be less than six months from the date of entry) and return tickets.
Do not miss: the old district of Manila, the Philippine rice terraces of the Cordillera, White Beach on Boracay Island.
2. Maldives
From the Maldives need to bring peace of mind and T-shirts with the inscription speaking «No news, no shoes». Shoes are really not needed. White sand, soft and gentle, embracing a wide strip all the 1200 islands of the archipelago. To work around any of them, you need only some 20-40 minutes leisurely step.
News, especially from the TV, and did not get along under the thatched bed bungalows. Therefore, to find peace of mind in these parts easily. The main thing - to observe the simple routine: alternate sunblock with aromatic oils in the spa, cocktails on the beach - with a candlelight dinner, wallowing in the warm ocean - with walks on deserted islands.
Visa: it is issued on the border: on arrival at the airport Male need to show a passport, a return ticket to the specified date of departure and vouchers travel agencies or your hotel. Validity of the visa in the Maldives - 30 days.
Do not miss: Addu Atoll with freshwater lakes and rare birds, Atoll Haa Alif Atoll with flocks of turtles, rays and reef sharks, the Great Mosque in Male.
3. South Korea
Among the places where we can already glimpse into the near future of the planet, South Korea - one of the most preferred options. Judging by the main Korean cities, in the court here has long been XXII century. Underground pass compositions futuristic Metro megacities covered ubiquitous free Wi-Fi, and even toilets in the cheapest cafe equipped with control panels.
Visa: from 1 January 2014 for the purpose of Russians visa-free regime.
Do not miss: Jeju Island, which is called the "Asian Hawaii" theme park Lotte World in Seoul and Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan.
4. Singapore
Even the famous draconian restrictions on which the import of chewing gum and throwing garbage bins is punishable by huge fines, does not affect the vast flow of tourists coming to Singapore. Why, of course. Every foreigner wants to personally look at the future, to which, say, Europe still live 100 years at least. And in this micro-XXII century - is already a reality.
Visa is not required if you are arriving in Singapore in transit (not more than 96 hours).
Do not miss: the giant Ferris wheel Singapore Flyer, a local variation of Disneyland - amusement park Universal Studio, Suntec City - a complex of buildings, which is considered the most striking architectural design, built on the principles of Feng Shui.
5. Malaysia
Noisy and vibrant Chinatowns temples of Hindus, glittering skyscrapers of glass and concrete and Prytula bottom decrepit mosque faces of all possible skin tones and eye shape on the streets - this kingdom Malaysia. It consists of two parts separated by the sea - West Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. In fact, these pieces - two different countries, united only by formal state borders. Different histories, different languages, different cultures. Even nature is different.
Visa is not required if the duration of stay in the country does not exceed one month.
Do not miss: Sipadan Island - one of the best places in the world for diving, beaches on the island of Langkawi, Penang restaurants.
6. Cambodia
Thanks to Angelina Jolie in the zero word "Cambodia" found millions of people previously unaware of the existence in the Southeast Asian small kingdom with the same name. In the local jungle filmed one of the most spectacular episodes thriller about Lara Croft by push log boy stars - the battle with the many-armed monsters. Meanwhile, the Russians (or rather, the residents of the former Soviet Union) Cambodia is familiar since the 1980s. Then the Union actively helped her to build socialism, supplying all kinds of professional and consumer goods. The memory of the times "great friendship" has remained until now: "Russian market", "Russian restaurant", "Russian street" and even a "Russian city" Sihanoukville. Cambodia will not miss a thing. An excellent opportunity to experience a sense of pride for their country.
Visa: for up to 30 days is made as simple as Turkish - on arrival.
Do not miss the monastery of Ta Prohm - ghost town of "Mowgli", Sihanoukville - Cambodia's main resort, the largest church in the world, Angkor Wat.
7. Vietnam
From the point of view of Russians, Vietnam has a great lot of indisputable advantages. Here good talk in Russian, and Vietnamese summer lasts all year round here do not need a visa, and the local beaches are among the best in Southeast Asia. And indeed there seems a lot for a long time friends and even family. For example, Kuma Cho ye flags on the streets or sheep antsy- "flip-flops", the most fashionable beach shoes in the Soviet Union.
Visa: Russian citizens wishing to visit the country for up to 15 days visa is not required regardless of what it should be - tourism, business or a guest.
Do not miss: one of the world's longest ropeway, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi and Halong Bay, where the film Bond Pierce Brosnan.
8. Thailand
Elephants, elephants and players, artists, flower markets with orchids at the price of Russian bagels, representatives of the "third sex", was a flight attendant (or stewards?), Beaches with white flour sand and clear as a tear water - all of Thailand, formerly Siam. It is a magical and sometimes shocking kingdom - a paradise for sedate family vacation, and for lovers of sex tourism, as well as divers, surfers, rafters, bek paker OV, Daun shifter OV, gay, ecotourists, ethnographers, kickboxers, writers and just slackers. Just need to know who in what part of heaven go.
Visa is not needed if the trip will be a tourist and not exceed a period of 30 days. On the border ask migrant card filled out by hand, and a passport - valid at the time of the alleged departure from the country, comprising at least one blank page and not too shabby - guards may refuse a visa, if a tourist passport crumpled, wet and greasy strong.
Do not miss: cinematic island of Phi Phi, canals of Bangkok and a dozen beaches in Phuket.
9. Indonesia
"Unity in Diversity" - a slogan that could be used by any multinational country in the world, but it was fixed some reason for Indonesia. This country is like a mosaic assembled from 18,000 islands, of which foreigners are often known only one - Bali. But the rest of the island is not less interesting: you can go to Java, with its ancient monuments, to sail to the carnivorous "Dragon" Komodo, watch the funeral rites in Sulawesi, Sumatra orangutan hug, to communicate with the natives of Kalimantan and Irian Jaya.
Visa: since January 2015 Russians will be able to visit Indonesia without a visa (previously had the paperwork on arrival at the airports of the country).
Do not miss: the countless beaches resorts in Bali National Park Kerinci Seblat Sumatra, Borobudur Buddhist complex and volcanoes on Java.
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