Snap Happy on Holidays? ZUJI announces Top 5 Destinations for Shutterbugs

SINGAPORE – With an increasing number of travellers planning their holidays based on the destination’s photographic experience, travel photography is a trend that’s here to stay. To help shutterbugs capture the best possible shots abroad, ZUJI, the region’s leading online travel agent, has come up with the five finest scenic and atmospheric locations throughout Asia.

1. Hong Kong

For amateur and professional photographers alike, Hong Kong is a shutterbug’s dream. Its unique old-meets-new landscape lends itself to quirky finds around every corner, while the varied terrain allows for stunning shots overlooking the city and renowned Kowloon Bay.

Top photo spots: The Peak, Stanley Beach, The Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas, The Sai Kung Peninsula, Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden.

2. Shanghai

Shanghai is a goldmine of memorable landscapes and scenes. By wandering the streets, travellers will gain a sense of the city’s pre-communist years of old school glamour, juxtaposed with its futuristic architecture and vibrant night life.

Top photo spots: Walks in the former French Concession, Bund, Old City, Tuanzifang and Confucius Temple.

3. Seoul

Shutterbugs will thrive on Seoul’s hustle and bustle. The cuisine, markets, palaces and temples give it a uniquely different pulse to the rest of Asia. However, beyond the city walls lies a whole other world that operates at a very different pace. Photographers will find themselves in a wonderland of varied terrain including flowery spring landscapes and rocky mountains to sandy beaches and historic sites.

Top photo spots: Gyeongbok Palace, Biwon (Secret Garden), Sinchon and Namdaemun Market, Boseong Tea Plantation and the rice fields in Jeollanam-Do and Jeju-Do.

4. Mongolia

Calling all extreme photo enthusiasts. Mongolia is for you. As one of the highest countries in the world, travellers need to be prepared for its harsh extremities including snowy mountains, vast plains and barren deserts. But amidst its challenging environment, lies a paradise that pre-dates the age of Genghis Khan. Travel through the alpine lakes, ger camps and camel herding communities while taking in the nomadic culture.

Top photo spots: Lake Hovsgol, the Gobi Desert, Flaming Cliffs, Ulaanbaatar and Khongoryn Els.

5. Taipei

Labelled as Asia’s city that never sleeps, Taipei city’s photographic landscape varies from day to night, making it an interesting choice for snap happy travellers who like to people watch. Mountains surround the city on three sides, and Yangmingshan National Park – which boasts hot springs, waterfalls and views of the city below - lies within its bounds.

Top photo spots: Rainbow Bridge, Taipei 101, Longshan Temple, the traditional local markets and Ximending.

If you have travel photos worth sharing, enter the ZUJI “I’m a Shutterbug!” photo contest which will be launched in February. There will be a different photo contest theme each week and the best photo will win a S$500 ZUJI travel rebate.

Sourced: TravelDailyNews