east asia

• Gobi Desert


  • The home of the second Asia's largest country - China, and the largest desert
• East Asia


  • Gobi Desert
  • 6 Countries (2 SARs)
  • Biggest Island is Japan
  • The Longest River is Yangtze River
  • Highest Mountain is Mt. Jade (Yushan)
• Major rivers in East Asia

  • Yellow River
  • Yangtze River
  • Mount Jade
• Taiwan


  • Capital: Taipei
  • Currency: Taiwan New Dollar (NTD)
  • Religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity and Islam
  • Carrier: China Airlines (CI)
  • Language: Taiwanese Mandarin
  • Major International Airports: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), Taichung International Airport (TXG), and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
• Taiwan tourist attractions


  • Taipei 101, the country's tallest skyscraper
  • National Museum of History, which showcases Taiwan's Historical Treasures
  • National Palace Museum, which exhibits Chinese imperial arts and artifacts collection
  • Chang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
• Pearl Milk Tea


  A popular drink in Taiwan
• Philippine passport holders can visit Taiwan for at least 14 days without applying for a visa for the purpose of tourism
• Japan


  • Capital: Tokyo
  • Currency: Yen (JYP)
  • Religions: Buddhism and Shintoism
  • Language: Japanese
  • Carrier: Japan Airlines (JL)
  • Major International Airports: Osaka International Airport (OSA), Narita International Airport (NRT), Kansai International Airport (KIX), and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) (HND)
• Japan tourist attractions


  • Ginza District, a shopping district consisting of luxury brands
  • The Imperial Palace, which serves as the house of the Imperial family
  • Tokyo Skytree, the tallest skyscraper in Japan
  • Tokyo Disney Land
  • Tokyo Disney Sea
  • Motonosumi Inari Shrine
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
  • Usa Shrine
  • Arakura Sengen Shrine
  • Yama-dera temple
  • Zenkoji Temple
  • Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple
• Japan's four seasons


  • Spring
  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Winter
• Japanese culture


  • Appreciated through their food, traditional arts and crafts, and temples and shrines
  • Ramen and sushi are among the popular Japanese foods
  • Sumo (Japanese-style wrestling) and Budo (Kendo) are Japanese martials arts
  • Noh (musical drama), Banraku (puppet theater), and Kabuki (dance drama) are Japanese performing arts listed in the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
• Useful Japanese words and phrases

  • Good morning - Ohayo gozaimas
  • How are you? - O-genki-desu ka?
  • Thank you - Arigato
  • You're welcome - Do-itashi-mashite
  • Goodbye - Sayo-nara
  • I'm sorry - Gomen-nasai
  • Please - dozo
  • Excuse me - Gomen nasai/sumimasen
  • Good evening - Konbanwa
  • Good afternoon - Konnichiwa
  • Yes - hai
  • No - ile
• Philippine nationals who desire to visit Japan for tourism purposes must secure a Temporary Visit Visa (stay in Japan is up to 90 days)
• Documents needed for Japan visa application

  • Valid passport
  • Visa application form
  • 1 photo (passport size)
  • Birth certificate (PSA issued)
  • Marriage certificate (if married, PSA issued)
  • Evidence of financial funds (e.g., Income Tax Return (ITR) and bank certificate)
  • Itinerary during the stay in Japan
• Hong Kong


  • Capital: Victoria
  • Currency: HK Dollar (HKD)
  • Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam
  • Language: Chinese and English
  • Carrier: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited or Cathay Pacific (CX)
  • Major International Airport: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
• Hong Kong tourist attractions


  • Hong Kong Disneyland
  • Hong Kong Ocean Park
  • Mongkok
• Macau


  • Capital: Macao
  • Currency: Macanese Pataca (MOP)
  • Religions: Buddhism, Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and others
  • Language: Cantonese
  • Carrier: Air Macau (NX)
  • Major International Airport: Macau International Airport (MFM)
• Macau tourist attractions


  • Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Center
  • The Ruins of St. Paul Cathedral
  • Venetian Macao
• South Korea


  • Capital: Seoul
  • Currency: Won (KRW)
  • Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam
  • Language: Korean
  • Carriers: Korean Air (KE), Asiana Airlines (OZ)
  • Major International Airports: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Jeju International Airport (CJU)
• South Korea tourist attractions

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok palace
  • Changdeokgung Palace
  • The National Palace Museum of Korea
  • Lotte World
  • Nami Island
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
  • N Seoul Tower
• Korean culture


  • Appreciation through Korean food or hansik
  • Rice (bap) is an essential part of Korean meal together with several side dishes (banchan)
  • Kimchi - Fermented and seasoned vegetable
  • Bulgogi - a thinly sliced marinated meat (beef, pork or chicken)
  • Bibimbap, a bowl of rice topped with vegetables and meat and served with gochujang sauce
  • Japchae, a dish comprising of sweet potato noodles, beef, and stir-fried vegetables
• Places to shop Korean beauty products

  • National Museum of Korea
  • Insa-dong
  • Underground shopping centers in Gangnam station and Seomyom, Busan
  • Myeong-dong
• Useful Korean phrases


  • Hello! / Hi! - An-nyong ha-se-yo
  • Thank you - Kam-sa ham-ni-da
  • Please - Ju-se-yo
• The requirements for tourist visiting Korea are a valid passport and a visa issued by the Korean Embassy or consulate
• China


  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Renminbi (RMB)
  • Religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Islam and Protestantism
  • Language: Mandarin Chinese
  • Carrier: Air China (CA)
  • Major International Airports: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), Zhuhai International Airport (ZUH), and Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWI)
• China tourist attractions


  • The Great wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • The Imperial Palace known as the Forbidden City
  • The Temple of Heaven and Ming's Tomb
  • Shanghai Tower
  • Yu Garden
  • Shanghai Disneyland
  • Shanghai Museum
  • Ancient City Wall and Terracotta Warriors in Xian
  • Yangtze or Yangzi River
• Significant Chinese festivals


  • Spring Festival (also known as Chinese New Year)
  • Qingming or Tomb Sweeping Festival
  • Mid-Autumn Festival
  • Lantern Festival
  • Dragon Boat Festival
• Chinese culture


  • High importance on family and its structure
  • Respect for elders
  • Importance of punctuality
  • Avoid using red ink
  • Avoid public displays of affection
  • Proper use of chopsticks
  • Removing shoes when entering someone's home
  • Mindful when giving gifts to avoid bad luck
• Filipino tourists who are holding regular passport are required to obtain Chinese visa to be granted entry to the country
• Documents needed for China visa application

  • Original passport
  • Visa application form
  • Two photos with white background (size: 48mm x 33m)
  • Bank certificate (with receipt of payment)
  • Bank statement (for the past 6 months)
  • BIR-stamped ITR form
  • Certificate of Employment (with compensation and the length of employment)
  • Business Registration Certificate (for business owner)
  • Professional ID/Student ID (if applicable)
• Mongolia


  • Capital: Ulaanbaatar or Ulan Bator
  • Currency: Mongolian Tughrik (MNT)
  • Religions: Buddhism and Shamanism
  • Language: Mongolian
  • Carrier: Mongolian Airlines (OM)
  • Major International Airport: Chinggis Khaan International Airport (ULN)
• Nomadic way of life in Mongolia

  • Ger, the traditional dwelling place of the people, is much conducive for a nomadic way of life as it can be easily set up and dismantled
  • Throat Singing or Khoome is a distinct Mongolian music
• Mongolia tourist attractions


  • Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountains
  • Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
  • Uvs Nuur Basin
• North Korea


  • Capital: Pyongyang
  • Currency: Won (KPW)
  • Religions: Christianity, Buddhism, and Confucianism
  • Language: Korean
  • Carrier: Mongolian Air Koryo (JS)
  • Major International Airport: Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ)
• North Korea tourist attractions

  • Juche Tower
  • Grand Monument on Mansu Hill
  • Paektu-san