With the spread of the new crown effectively under control, travel around the country has reopened, and which place is the best place for solo travel as you like? The British travel company "Flash Pack" did a survey, mainly by the response of solo travelers between 30 and 40 years old, they announced the top 10 places to travel solo in 2024, and the following is a detailed list of the top 5 countries.
◆5th place: Colombia
The Republic of Colombia (Spanish: República de Colombia), commonly known as Colombia, is a country located in northwestern South America and the fourth largest country in Latin America. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south, and Panama and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
Colombia has attracted a large number of international tourists in recent years, and its tourism industry has recovered second fastest in the world, after the Dominican Republic. Colombia's tourism strength lies in its diversity, including lively cities. Bogotá, the capital, is the largest city in Colombia with a population of more than 7 million, and it is a culturally and academically developed capital, with an altitude of 2,640 meters, making it the third highest capital in the world. The rest of the cities with a population of one million include Medellín, Cali and Barranchia. Old towns are also very attractive, such as the colonial town of Cartagena, which was made even more famous by the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature winner Gabriel Gircia Marquez's first tour of the ancient city walls.
Bogota.
Here, you can admire the beauty of the houses where successive governors and colonists lived, the beaches and islands of the Caribbean, the rich art and culture, and much more.
Medellín, Colombia's second largest city, is an important university, commercial, industrial, and technological area, as well as a great place for festivals and nightlife. Famous artist Fernando Botero and Latin Grammy Award-winning rock musician Juanis were born here, and it is one of the most dynamic cities that attracts many tourists. It has a rich social scene, charming street art, bohemian districts, numerous night-time bars and a youthful atmosphere.
Cartagena is a city on the northern coast of Colombia with UNESCO World Heritage walls, colonial buildings and churches, as well as tropical islands and sandy beaches. Including several colonial civic buildings and a landmark cathedral, it is one of the most beautiful European settlements in the Americas.
Colombia is inexpensive, with an average of 300 RMB per day to enjoy a wide variety of attractions and activities in Colombia, luxury hotels are cheaper, daily expenses are lower, and food is cheaper.
◆4th place: Sri Lanka
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, commonly known as Sri Lanka and Ceylon before 1972, is an island country located in the southeast of the South Asia-Indian subcontinent, belonging to Asia. It is a tropical island country located in the Indian Ocean in South Asia and has rich tourism resources.
Sri Lanka is home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometres of coastline (many with pristine beaches), 15 national parks rich in wildlife, about 500,000 hectares of lush tea plantations, 250 hectares of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 bodies of water and a rich history dating back 2,500 years.
With documented history dating back 3,000 years and evidence of prehistoric human settlements dating back at least 125,000 years, Sri Lanka is rich in culture and stunning natural beauty. Unawatuna has clear blue waters and banana-shaped beaches covered with golden sand, which have been named "the best beach in the world" by National Geographic.
and Sigiriya, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", shows how humans have conquered megaliths, filled oceans, and built cities in the air. Sigiriya is an ancient city in Sri Lanka, located on the "Lion Rock" about 200 meters high, famous for its Sigiriya murals, about 170 kilometers northeast of the capital Colombo.
Known as the 'surfing capital of the world' and offering adventure sports from the top of the mountains to the depths of the ocean, Arugam Bay is a world-class surf spot, with long breaks considered the best in Sri Lanka and one of the professional surfers of the British Professional Surfers Association's surfing championships.
Known as the "highest leopard population area in the world", Yala National Park is located in the south of Sri Lanka, spanning the Southern Province and Uwa Province, and is the most visited and second largest national park in Sri Lanka. Yala National Park is divided into 5 areas, two of which are now open to the public. Yala National Park is the birthplace of ancient civilizations and has two important pilgrimage sites, a rich and unspoiled natural environment full of natural wonders.
Ceylon black tea is famous all over the world, and Ceylon highland black tea, Anhui Qimen black tea, and Darjeeling black tea are known as the world's three major black teas. Ceylon black tea is the leader in the world black tea market.
◆3rd place: Egypt
Egypt, the full name of the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country located in North Africa. Ancient Egypt was one of the world's ancient civilizations, and had a certain degree of exchange with the civilization of the two river basins, but under the rule of ancient Greece and ancient Romans, the ancient Egyptian civilization gradually declined BC and was later replaced by Arab culture. Egypt is a mysterious country with rich archaeological and cultural wealth, and is one of the four major ancient civilizations in the world.
Sphinx in the sand, 1870s.
World-renowned for the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid is one of the world's largest and most mysterious man-made structures, the golden sign of Egyptian tourism, and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that has survived to this day. The Sphinx in front of the Great Pyramid is also full of mysteries. The Sphinx is a statue located next to the Pyramid of Kafra and resembles the body of a lion and the head of a man, the Sphinx is approximately 73.5 metres (241 ft) long, 19.3 metres (63 ft) wide, and 20.22 metres (66.34 ft) high, the oldest known memorial statue.
On March 2, 2023 local time, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of a new passage inside the Pyramid of Khufu. Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Issa, said that the "Scan the Pyramids" project team has discovered a new passage in the Pyramid of Khufu that is 9 meters long and 2.1 meters wide through particle physics detection methods. Some experts say that its function may be to reduce the pressure on the internal structure of the pyramid, but it may also be a passage to other spaces.
Located in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is a world-renowned museum with a collection of more than 300,000 artifacts, mainly from the Pharaonic period. The Valley of the Kings, located on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, is home to the tombs of all the pharaohs of the centuries starting with Pharaoh Thutmose I.
Natural attractions include the white desert near the Farafra Oasis in Egypt, where the sand is creamy and weathered white rocks of various shapes, the Siwa Oasis in the western desert of Egypt, with its variety of greenery and surprising desert hot springs.
◆2nd place: Argentina
Argentina is a country in South America, with rich tourism resources, Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, is not only the political center of Argentina, but also the economic, scientific and technological, cultural and transportation center, the city's Ezeiza International Airport is equipped with advanced equipment, sea routes can reach five continents, with its rich history, passionate tango culture and architectural wonders attract tourists, the cityscape formed in the colonial era "colonial style" still exists, known as the "Paris of South America", because it is reminiscent of Paris in the 19th century.
Located between the Argentine-Brazilian border, Iguazu Falls is home to more than 270 waterfalls that plummet down to the Iguazu River below. The Perito Moreno Glacier, located in the Glacier National Park, is a fascinating attraction in Patagonia.
Ushuaia is the capital of the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, located on the southern shore of Tierra del Fuego, surrounded by mountains and overlooking the Beagle Strait, and is considered the southernmost city in the world on Tierra del Fuego, often referred to as the "end of the world".
Nestled in the foothills of the Andes, San Carlos is the largest ski resort in South America, and offers boating, hiking, skydiving and mountain climbing. If you're brave enough, you can jump into the icy waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi, where the average temperature doesn't rise above 57 degrees Fahrenheit (about 13.8889 degrees Celsius) even in summer. Located at the foot of the Andes Mountains, in the eastern foothills of the Andes, Mendoza is the capital of the province of Mendoza, with a population of 110,993 (2001), many Italian descendants, a dry climate, rich in grapes, and is Argentina's premier wine region.
◆First name: Japan
Surrounded by the sea, surrounded by the sea, with four distinct seasons, beautiful scenery and a long culture, Japan is home to a large number of precious ecosystems, such as Shiretoko, Shirakami Sanchi, Ogasawara Islands, and Yakushima, which are world natural heritage sites and carefully protected historical sites of the past dynasties. High-rise buildings, shrines and temples, sophisticated modern home appliances, and traditional folk crafts are complemented by a world-renowned food culture, and Japan's unique cuisine such as sushi, ramen, and Japanese sweets attract visitors from all over the world. Seasonal events such as cherry blossom season and autumn foliage season, as well as traditional ethnic celebrations and ceremonies from various places, will also allow you to travel back in time and the present.
Nakami World-Tsui at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo.
"From the frenetic and fascinating cities of Osaka and Tokyo, to the quiet magic of Kyoto, it's just a trip away and you feel like you've been fast-forwarded to the future centuries from now, while also going back in time," said Flash Pack, the company that ranked the company. ”
Top 10 of the most popular solo tours
◆First name: Japan
◆2nd place: Argentina
◆3rd place: Egypt
◆4th place: Sri Lanka
◆5th place: Colombia
◆6th place: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
◆7th place: Jordan
◆8th place: Thailand
◆9th place: Philippines
◆10th place: Bali
(See https://newsphere.jp/list/solo_travel_destinations/ for ranking data)