Buddhist Tourism in Myanmar
Located in the southeast Asia, The Union of Myanmar is surrounded by the People's Republic of China on the north, Laos on the east, Thailand on the southeast, Bangladesh on the west and India on the northwest. The Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal occupy the area south and southwest of Myanmar respectively. The total area covered by Myanmar is 671,000 sq km.

The people of Myanmar are predominantly Burmese. Also, around 87% of them are the followers of Therevada Buddhism. This makes Myanmar an interesting place for a Buddhist tourist like you. Buddhist attractions - temples, monasteries and pagodas - are abundant and make for an interesting visit.

So, browse through the section and find information that will help you plan out a Buddhist trip to Myanmar.

Buddhist Tourism in Malaysia
Malaysia lies on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo which are separated from each other by the South China Sea. It is located in the souheast Asia and is a federation of 13 states. The total area covered by Malaysia is 329, 847 sq km. The largest city, Kuala Lumpur also happens to be the capital city. The climate of the Malaysia is hot and humid throughout the year. The hilly areas are a bit cooler.

The people of the country follow four main religion. A majority of them are Muslims, others follow Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. Buddhism happens to be the second largest religion of the country with around 23% of the toal population following it. Hence, all those of you intending to take up Buddhist tourism in the country can stay assured of learning a lot about the religion in Malaysia. A simple interaction with a Buddhist will prove tremendously rewarding experience. Also a number of destinations, temples and monasteries dot the land of Malaysia which will make up for an interesting visit.

Buddhist Tourism in Singapore
Singapore, a tiny island that covers merely 685 sq km, sits off the tip of the Malay Peninsula in the South East Asia. To its north lies the Malaysian state of Johor and to its south is the Riau island of Indonesia.

The tourism tagline of Singapore says, 'Uniquely Singapore'. The tagline is very appropriate given the fact that it is a nation, state, capital, city , all combined into one. Also, visitors always find something new to explore in this small country. Buddhist tourists, too, find a whole lot of attractions in store for them when they visit this beautiful country.

If you have not paid a visit to this country till date, plan one for this coming vacation. With more than 40% of the population following Buddhism, Singapore, for sure, is the destination to visit for a Buddhist vacations.

Buddhist Tourism in Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka or just Sri Lanka, is an island country located south of India in south Asia. It was formerly known as Ceylon and covers an area of 65,525 sq km. The topography of the country is mostly low with flat to rolling plains. Mountains are in the south-central interior. Sri Lanka's climate can best be described as tropical. The south-west monsoon brings rain to the western, southern and central regions from May to July whereas the north-eastern monsoon brings rain in the north and east between December and January.

Sri Lanka is described as 'a land like no other'. It attracts thousands of visitors every year, all come here to enjoy in their own way. Some come here to explore the culture and heritage while others intend to enjoy the beauty that nature has so benevolently bestowed upon this country. The one with an adventurous streak have their options wide open in this country.

If you are interested in Buddhist tourism, you will be delighted to know that the island country is predominantly a Buddhist nation with around 70% of the population following the religion. Also, since its introduction, the country has been a major propagator of the religion to the southeast Asian countries. A number of Buddhist destinations and tempples make up for an interesting visit for you in the country.

So, go ahead and have a look at the information provided in section. By the time you finish reading, you will surely be making plans to visit Sri Lanka for Buddhist tour.

Buddhist Tourism in Taiwan
An island in the East Asia, Taiwan comprises territories administered by the Republic of China. Taiwan is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the east, the South China Sea and the Luzon Strait in the south and the East China Sea in the north. The island is around 394 kilometres long and 144 kilometres wide and covers a total area of 35,801 square kilometres.

The terrain of Taiwan in the eastern part is mostly rugged mountainous while flat to gently rolling plains in the west. The climate of Taiwan is basically marine tropical with June until September being the most humid months while October to December being the most pleasant ones.

Tourists, like you, coming to Taiwan have plenty to see and do, specially if you are interested in Buddhist tourism. A visit to Taiwan will illuminate you on topics like how Buddhism actually became a part of the religious life of the people and what is its relevance in present day Taiwan. Moreover, you will also see and understand the remarkable blend of Buddhism with other faiths of Taiwan. A visit to the Buddhist sites, temples and monasteries wil further enhance your understanding of Buddhism in context with Taiwan.

So, go through the section and find details that will help you in planning out yout Buddhist trip to the country.

Buddhist Tourism in Vietnam
With well over 70 percent of population following Buddhism or Buddhist philosophy, Vietnam is undoubtedly one of the prime destinations for Buddhist tourists around the world. If you have not paid a visit to this country before, then make it a point to visit it during this vacation. In case you have paid a visit, but did not explore the Buddhist atttractions of the country, a revisit is very much desirable.

Vietnam is situated in South East Asia and covers an area of 325,359 sq. km. The countries that border it include Cambodia in the southwest, Laos in the northwest, China in the north and South China Sea in the east. Vietnam's political capital is Hanoi while its economic capital is Ho Chi Minh City. Due to varied topography, the climate tends to be different at different places. However, in general, the country experiences a tropical climate. The cool dry season extends from November to April while monsoons wet the land between May to October.

Major Buddhist attractions of the country include the pagodas. Apart from the Dau Pagoda - cradle of Vietnamese Buddhism, other worth visiting pagodas include Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Giac Vien Pagoda, Bich Dong Pagoda, An Quang Pagoda, Phat Tich Pagoda and Ba Danh Pagoda. A number of other pagodas and Buddhist temples and monuments will make a Buddhist visit trip to the country worthwhile.

So, do make a trip to this country and feel the spirituality that embraces you at the end of this trip.

Buddhist Tourism in Philippines
Philippines, officially known as the the Republic of the Philippines, is situated in the Malay Archipelago in South East Asia. It is a group of 7,107 islands collectively called the Philippine Archipelago. With a total land area of around 300,000 sqkm, it ranks 72nd in the list of largest countries by area. The island nation of Phillippine is bordered by the Philippine Sea on the east, the South China Sea in the west, the Celebes Sea on the south, the island of Borneo in the southwest (a few hundred kilometers away) and Taiwan in the north. The Moluccas and Sulawesi lie to the south while Palau is to the east beyond the Philippine Sea.

The islands of Philippines are segregated into three groups - Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Manila is the capital city of Philippines and is located on Luzon. Manila also happens to be the second largest city of this island nation. The climate is hot humid and tropical.

Tourism in Philippines means lovely beaches, exotic wildlife, adventurous water & land sports and lastly heritage that gives a whole lot of details about Philippines past. For you, a Buddhist tourist, too, Philippines has loads to offer. There are worth visiting Buddhist temples and monasteries, specially in Manila, Davao and Cebu. Apart from these, there aremany more Buddhist attractions in store for you in Philippines.

Buddhist Tourism in Laos
Looking for a destination where you can go for a Buddhist tourism this vacation? Well, Laos could just be the place you are searching for. If you have never explored the Buddhist heritage of this land, then you must pick it up for your upcoming Buddhist trip. Incase you have already been to this country before, then you know how fruitful a Buddhist trip can be to this country and how much there is to learn and see before you can finally assure yourself of having explored Buddhism in Laos completely.

However, before the visit, just acquaint yourself with a bit of facts. Laos is officially known as Lao People's Democratic Republic and is located in southeast Asia. It is bordered by Myanmar and People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east and Thailand to the west. Laos occupies a total area of 236,800 sq km and has a population of 5,924,000 (as per 2005 census).

A majority of the people of Laos are the follower of Thervada Buddhism. Influence of Buddhism is seen clearly in every aspect of the life and culture of the people. Infact, two of the World Heritage site that the country is home to are related to Buddhism.

Laos has a monsoonal climate with distinct wet and dry season. The wet season vary from place to place, like in Vientiane, it is from May to September while in Luang Prabang it is in August. In general, wet season extends from May to October while dry season extend November to April.

The best time to visit is between November to March, however, the month of August also makes for a good visit.

The capital of Laos, Vientiane, has an international airport and can be used for entering the country and commencing your Buddhist tourism trip. International airport is also there at Luang Prabang which is another hotspot for Buddhist tourism.

Hence, go through the section and find details that can make your Buddhist tour to Laos one of the most memorable one.

Buddhist Tourism in Nepal
The Himalayan Kingdom, Nepal is located in South East Asia and is bordered by Tibet in the north and India in the south, east and west. With an area of 147, 181 sq km, Nepal happens to be the 93rd largest country in the world.

A majority of population in Nepal are the followers of Hinduism and only 11% of them adhere to the philosophy of Buddhism. Despite this low percentage, Nepal figures high on the list of Buddhist tourists. The reason for this is that the country is home to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha himself. Lumbini is counted amongst the top four holy sites for Buddhists. Apart from this, Buddhist tourists will also find a number of other worthvisiting destinations, temples, monasteries and stupas in the country.

So, do not delay. Set out on one of the most memorable Buddhist sojourn of your life. The section is here to guide you at every step.