{"id":211,"date":"2015-07-05T05:12:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-05T05:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.secret-retreats.com\/?p=211"},"modified":"2025-01-21T07:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:21:21","slug":"the-10-best-secret-experiences-in-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/travel\/the-10-best-secret-experiences-in-asia.html","title":{"rendered":"The 10 best secret experiences in Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asia is a land of ancient traditions, beliefs and rich cultural heritage. Mixed with some of the most amazing sceneries on the planet, for many, Asia is synonym for mystery.<\/p>\n

The Secret Retreats<\/a> team has made of Asia their playground and invites you to share 10 of their most fascinating, yet beautifully simple experiences\u2026things to be enjoyed at least once in your life.<\/p>\n

\"Landscapes<\/a>
Landscapes from 4 Rivers Floating Eco-Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

– Nature\u2019s own fireworks in Cambodia- thousands of shining fireflies illuminated by the nighttime jungle, set deep within the lush mangroves at 4 Rivers Floating Lodge.<\/p>\n

\"local_reefs_asia_secret_retreats\"<\/a>
\n– Dive some of the world\u2019s most pristine waters, experiencing a special cleaning station for Manta Rays at Misool Eco Resort<\/a>, in West Papua.<\/p>\n

\"rakkojae_snow_secret_retrats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Indulge your body in a wood-fire heated mud sauna, before falling sleep in a traditional Korean hanok, amidst the snowy white winter at Rak Ko Jae<\/a>, Seoul.<\/p>\n

\"khonkaen_silk_secret_retreats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Enjoy the beautiful serenity of as you participate in the process of organic silk dying in Isan near Supanniga Home<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"talabgaon_castle_tea_secret_retreats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Sip a cup of tea fit for the Queen, within the simplicity of a Rajasthani farmer\u2019s desert mud hut, near Talabgaon Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"neeleshwar_hermitage_secret_retreats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Seek the wisdom and knowledge of an Ayurvedic doctor while staying at Neeleshwar Hermitage<\/a>. Personalised, specialist ancient Indian guidance on the best foods for you to better on your health.<\/p>\n

\"kinugawa_kanaya_onsen_secret_retreats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Soak away your cares in the bubbling, hot water springs of the Kinugawa Kanaya<\/a> Onsen Hotel, with the light scent of Japanese cypress drifting on the breeze.<\/p>\n

\"Tugu<\/a>
\n– Eat with your hands and sample the traditions of Javanese food wrapped in a banana leaf at the waroeng of Hotel Tugu Bali<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"mesastila_jamu_secret_retreats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Wake up to the sharp, bright taste of Jamu (traditional Indonesian medicine) freshly made by one of the local village women at Mesastila<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"jings_residence_secret_retreats_asia\"<\/a>
\n– Listen to the dreamy sounds of young girl playing the Guqin (Chinese harp) while savouring a cup of Pu\u2019er tea, seated in the 250 year old court yard of Jing\u2019s Residence<\/a> in Pingyao.<\/p>\n

Send us some of your own inspiring travel experiences so we can enrich our collection.<\/p>\n

dream@secret-retreats.com <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Asia is a land of ancient traditions, beliefs and rich cultural heritage. Mixed with some of the most amazing sceneries on the planet, for many, Asia is synonym for mystery. 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