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Assignment 1: Asia
Unit: Source and Provide International Destination Information and Advice
Unit of competency: SITTTSL003A
Student name:
Instructions
To complete the following questions you should refer to and download blank copies ‘The Explore Asia’ maps in the online learning resource for ‘Tourism destinations’. However, some have been provided within the assignment for you. You should make several copies of maps for practicing plotting destinations, gateways, main transport routes, physical features and adding your notes.
You will need to refer to additional resources to the online learning materials. These should include reliable internet websites, travel tour brochures for travel in Asia as many of these contain excellent detailed maps, government tourism authorities and associated travel associations for current information.
Following are some suggestions:
Refer to an accurate and reliable world atlas such as those published by Longman
Encyclopaedias and ‘wikipedia’ Internet websites, for example:
www.worldatlas.com/
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/
http://getaway.ninemsn.com.au/fact-sheets/
http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/world/
Travellers’ guidebooks such as:
www.lonelyplanet.com.au/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/Travel
brochures
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http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/countries.ehtml
Typing terms and phrases such as ‘Asia’ or particular Asian
countries into search engines eg ‘google’, ‘yahoo’ et
c.
Remember
Ensure you correctly reference all resources including specific internet website URLs in your bibliography and/or acknowledging authors accurately within the body of the assessment.
Note:
There are constant changes with internet websites, their content, URLs, hyperlinks, licenses or fees for use and other issues associated with online learning and technologies.
Therefore the reference and resource information provided may be altered and/or become inaccessible without prior knowledge.
If you are unable to locate relevant information for your Tourism studies or assessment research, contact your OTEN teachers for assistance.
Assessment summary
Use the following table to ensure you have attempted all three (3) parts of this assignment:
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Task |
Description |
Value |
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Part A |
Mapping of destinations in Asia |
30 marks |
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Part B |
Short response questions |
40 marks |
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Part C |
Review of Asi a. |
Total 100 marks
This compulsory assignment option will be worth 30% of your total overall mark for the unit
Source and provide International destination information and advice
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Tasks/Questions
Part A: Mapping Asia 30 marks
1 On maps of Asia
Locate and name all the countries in Asia listed here:
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South-East Asia: |
North-East Asia: |
South Asia: |
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Indonesia Singapore Malaysia Thailand Myanmar (formerly Burma) Cambodia Vietnam The Philippines Brunei East Timor |
People’s Republic of China Mongolia Russia North Korea South Korea Japan Hong Kong |
This region is also known as the Indian Subcontinent: India Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh Pakistan Sri Lanka Maldives |
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Oceans and seas surrounding the Asian continent |
Map of Asia (provided over page)
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Part B: Short response questions 40 marks
Part B: China
1 On the map of China below mark the location of the following: Himalayan Mountains
Chang Jiang (formally known as The Yangtze) Beijing
Hong Kong Shanghai
Map of China
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2 List the capital city, national airline, major gateway cities (include 3 letter codes), local currency and time zone of China.
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Time zone |
3 List China’s major religions, languages spoken and health and safety considerations for visitors.
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Health and safety considerations |
4 Briefly describe China’s climate
5 Beijing’s time zone is GMT +8 and Sydney’s is GMT +10. What time is it in Sydney if it is 11 a.m. in Beijing?
6 List three popular tourist destination cities of China, and briefly describe three attractions/sites in each.
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7 Describe two important events celebrated every year in China?
8 What is ‘Tiananmen Square’ and where is it located?
9 In what city of China would you find the following?
a. Terracotta Warriors:
b. Home port (gateway) for cruising on the Li River:
c. Gateway city for tours of Great Wall of China:
d. Chairman Mao’s mausoleum:
10 Name and describe the location of China’s four most distinctive geographical features such as mountain ranges and rivers etc.
11 What is the ‘Summer Palace’ and where is it located?
12 Which countries share the same border as China?
Part B: Hong Kong
1 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of Hong Kong.
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
2 Describe the type of government in Hong Kong
3 Describe Hong Kong’s climate and the best time to visit
4 Name and briefly describe three (3) popular attractions in Hong Kong
5 Where are the two main areas tourists stay in Hong Kong?
6 The majority of photographs you see of Hong Kong city are taken from a peak which has a 360 degree view from the summit. What is the name of the peak and how does a visitor get there?
7 Name three (3) forms of transport that tourists can use in and around Hong Kong
8 Aberdeen is on the south side of Hong Kong Island. What is Aberdeen best known for?
Part B: India
1 Locate and plot (mark) the following on the map of India:
Delhi
Jaipur
Agra
Calcutta
Madras
Mumbai
(Bombay) Ganges River
Indus River
Map of India (provided over page)
2 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of India.
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
3 List India’s major religions, language spoken and health & safety considerations for visitors
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
4 Describe the type of government in India
5 Briefly describe India’s climate and the best time to visit.
6 What is the most common form of long distance travel in India?
7 Name the two most famous rivers of India and their location
8 Listed below are major sites/attractions for tourists visiting India. Complete the missing details for each
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Description of sites/attractions |
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Mumbai
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| Delhi | |||||
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Varanasi |
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Darjeeling |
9 List two holiday destinations close to India.
10 Name the island country shaped like a ‘tear-drop’, and is to the south of India.
11 Male is the capital city of a small country near Sri Lanka. It is made up of an archipelago of tiny atolls. What is the name of the country, major attractions and locations of this tourist destination?
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Country |
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Major attractions |
Part B: Japan
1 List Plot the following islands and cities on the map of Japan provided:
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Islands |
Cities of Japan |
Seas/Oceans |
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Hokkaido Honshu Shikoku Kyushu |
Tokyo Yokohama Osaka Nagoya Sapporo Kyoto Kobe |
Fukuoka Kawasaki Kitakyushu Hiroshima |
Pacific Ocean Sea of Japan |
Map of Japan
(provided over page)
Map of Japan
2 List the capital city, national airline, major gateway cities (include the international three-letter codes), local currency, and time zone of Japan.
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
3 List Japan’s major religions, languages spoken and health & safety considerations for visitors.
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
4 Briefly describe Japan’s climate and when is the best time to visit?
5 Japan consists of a number of large and many small adjacent islands. How many large islands are there and what are their names?
6 Describe the major geographical features of Japan, eg mountains and rivers etc
7 Identify the location of the following Japanese cities and briefly describe the major sites/attractions for visitors
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Nara |
8 When visiting Japan what is the best way to travel within the country?
9 What is the name of the highest mountain in Japan and when is the best time to climb it?
10 The fast train system in Japan is known the:
Part B: Malaysia
After responding to the following questions, mark the following on the map provided: Capital city, gateway city (or cities), main geographical feature and the three major attractions you have listed; Cameron Highlands and the region where the Orang Utan rehabilitation parks are located.
1 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of Malaysia.
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
2 List Malaysia’s major religions, language spoken and health and safety considerations for visitors.
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
3a Describe the type of government in Malaysia
b When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
c Identify and describe three major attractions of Malaysia
4 Describe the main geographical features of Malaysia.
5 Where are the Cameron Highlands located, and what is the main attraction for visitors to the area?
6 Which region of Malaysia is famous for its Orang Utan rehabilitation parks?
Map of Malaysia
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Part B: Nepal
1 Describe the following and then mark (plot) each on the map of Nepal:
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Kathmandu |
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Pokhara |
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Annapurna |
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Mt Everest |
Map of Nepal
2 Name the capital city:
3 Briefly describe Nepal’s climate. When is the best time to visit?
4 Many tourists who visit Nepal go to a large national park south of Kathmandu on the border with India to see Bengal tigers. What is the name of this national park?
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5a Nepal is famous as a Himalayan trekking destination. Name the tallest mountain in this mountain range.
b List at least two other countries where tourists can experience Himalayan trekking holidays.
Part B: The Philippines
1 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of the Philippines
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
2 Complete the following table by listing the Philippines’ major religions, language spoken and health & safety considerations for visitors.
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
3 Describe the Philippines climate?
4 Identify three major cities of the Philippines and give a brief description of at least three sites/attractions in each city area.
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Major cities |
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5 Complete the table for the following popular tourist sites/attractions
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Attraction |
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Corregidor Island |
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Pagsanjan Rapids |
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Mayon volcano |
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Boracay Island |
Part B: Singapore
1 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of Singapore
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
2 Complete the following table for Singapore by listing the major religions, language spoken and health & safety considerations for visitors
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
3 Describe Singapore’s climate. When is the best time to visit?
4 Singapore caters for tourists who want to have breakfast with the animals. What are the two main attractions for this in Singapore?
5 Briefly describe the following tourist attractions of Singapore:
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Location and description |
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Raffles Hotel |
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Sentosa Island and Cable Cars |
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Tiger Balm Gardens |
Part B: Thailand
1 Plot the following on the map of Thailand provided:
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BangkokPhuket |
Phuket |
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Hua Hin |
Chiang Mai |
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Chiang Rai |
Pattaya |
Map of Thailand
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2 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of Thailand
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
3 Complete the table with information regarding Thailand’s major religions, language spoken and health and safety considerations for visitors
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
4 Describe the type of government in Thailand
5 Identify three attractions/sites around the city of Bangkok
6 When visiting Thailand, what is the best way to travel around the country?
7 Why is the Thai city of Chang Mai and the region surrounding it a popular tourist destination? Briefly explain your answer.
8 Complete the information for these popular beach resort areas of Thailand
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Destination |
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Phuket |
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Koh Samui and Songkhla |
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Pattaya |
Part B: Vietnam
1 On the following map of Vietnam, mark the following cities and geographic features
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Cities and geographic features |
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Ho Chi Minh City |
Mekong River |
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Da Nang |
Haipong |
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Red River |
Ben Thuy |
Map of Vietnam
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Map of Vietnam
2 List the capital city, national airline, local currency, and time zone of Vietnam.
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
3 List Vietnams major religions, language spoken and health and safety considerations for visitors.
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
4 Describe the type of government in Vietnam
5 Describe the climate of Vietnam, and state the best time to visit.
6 Name the two major rivers of Vietnam.
7 Conduct some research to briefly describe the following popular sites/attractions of Vietnam.
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Tourist site/attraction |
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Ben Thanh Markets |
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Viet Cong Tunnels |
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Mekong Delta |
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Nha Trang |
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| Ho Chi Minh City | |
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Halong Bay |
Part B: Indonesia
1 Indonesia comprises of six main islands. Name these islands and then plot them on the map of Indonesia below
Island 1
Island 2
Island 3
Island 4
Island 5
Island 6
Map of Indonesia
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2 List the capital city/ies, the national airline, local currency, and time zone of Indonesia
Capital city
National airline
Gateway city
Local currency
Time zone
3 List Indonesia’s major religions, language spoken and health & safety considerations for visitors to complete this table
Major religions
Languages
Health and safety considerations
4 Describe Indonesia’s climate? When is the best time to visit?
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5 For each of the tourist destinations listed, name the island where they are located and complete a description:
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Island |
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Kuta |
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Sanur |
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Nusa Dua |
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Ubud |
6 Jogjakarta is a major tourist destination in Indonesia. Name and briefly describe two tourist attractions in or near this city
7 Where is Lake Toba located and why is it a popular destination for visitors?
Part C: Extended response questions 30 marks
Instructions
1. Write a (one page) letter to a family member or friend explaining all the details of your trip.
Today is 30 May. You are on the last stages of a four week holiday through Asia. So far, you have visited Thailand, Vietnam, China, and now you are visiting Japan.
You should include information such as:
a. Climate—what was the weather like while visiting? When is the best time
to visit this area?
b. Geographical features eg rivers, mountain ranges, beaches etc
c. What is the main international gateway(s) of these countries?
d. State at least four destinations within each of these countries that you have travelled
e. List and describe a tour you participated in at each destination and the sites and attractions that were visited as part of that tour. Are these tours affected greatly by seasonal availability?
f. What did you think about these attractions? Explain what you enjoyed and/or disliked.
g. Transportation: How did you travel between each country? How did you get around whilst visiting your chosen destinations eg boat/ship, train, coach, local bus, local ‘tuk-tuk’, taxi or other hire vehicles with/without driver?
h. Any safety or health issues in the region eg dengue fever, malaria and/or ‘pick-pockets’?
i. Cultural elements including, cultural-mix, predominant religion, traditional and/or local customs
You may find it easier to use the following table headings to first summarise relevant information for each of the countries; plan the content and structure your letter before writing it.
You may like to include colour ‘photographs’ or pictures with your letter (‘flicker.com’ provides ‘copyright-free’ photographs/illustrations).
Remember: to correctly reference all resources including publications and specific internet website URLs in your bibliography.
Thailand, duration of travel: ……………………………………………..
Climate:
Geographical features:
International gateways:
Four destinations with tour, sites attractions at each destination:
Transport:
Health & safety issues:
Cultural elements:
Vietnam, duration of travel: ………………………………………………
Climate:
Geographical features:
International gateways:
Four destinations with tour, sites attractions at each destination:
Transport:
Health & safety issues:
Cultural elements:
China, duration of travel: ……………………….………………………..
Climate:
Geographical features:
International gateways:
Four destinations with tour, sites attractions at each destination:
Transport:
Health & safety issues:
Cultural elements:
Japan, duration of travel: 30 May ………
Climate:
Geographical features:
International gateways:
Four destinations with tour, sites attractions at each destination:
Transport:
Health & safety issues:
Cultural elements:
Asia
Examples of formal and informal research used:
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