Asia is fast emerging as one of the most attractive regions of the world for leisure activities. The beaches of Southeast Asia are the biggest draw' and particularly those of the idyllic islands of Phuket and Samui in the south of Thailand' where the swimming and snorkelling is wonderful. For sporting options' look no further than the world's highest mountain' Mount Everest in Nepal' skiing in Japan and South Korea' walking along the Great Wall of China or kayaking in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. More sedate pastimes include shopping in Singapore and Hong Kong' where the range of goods and value are unbeatable' while eating options are aplenty in every region of Asia.
