The best of Asia karst
Southeast Asia is famous for its karst areas with breathtaking cones. You can find them both in Vietnam, China, Thailand, but also in the Philippines or Laos. Come and see where are the best areas with limestone cones often towering directly from the sea
Vietnam
There is perhaps no more famous place in Vietnam than Halong Bay. You can also find beautiful karst cones in other locations such as Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, Trang An and Phong Nha-Ky Bang National Park
Trip to Ha Long Bay
Fairytale lumps towering over the sea
Perhaps the world's most famous place in Vietnam is Ha Long Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin. It became… continue reading
Thailand
Thailand's most famous karst area is between Phuket Island and Krabi Town. There is Ao Phang Nga National Park (with James Bond Rock), Phra Nang Peninsula, or other limestone islets such as Phi Phi and others
Trip to Ton Sai beach
Beach surrounded by mogots
Ton Sai beach is surrounded from the east and west sides by steep karst walls, which make it interesting.… continue reading
China
China and its classic romantic pictures of rocky karst cones are predominantly from the Yangshua area and the Li River. Here you will find thousands of these photogenic cones
Philippines
The most famous karst area of the Philippines can be found on Palawan Island in El Nido. Other cones are in Coron on Busuanga Island
Malaysia
The Kinta Valley is located in Perak, Malaysia. Around the Kinta River you will find a variety of limestone hills
Laos
The famous karst area is located directly around Vang Vieng city. Not only cones, but also beautiful caves can be found here