{"id":287653,"date":"2017-11-21T17:01:23","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T09:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-ph\/best-winter-destinations-asia-287653.html"},"modified":"2017-11-21T18:16:33","modified_gmt":"2017-11-21T10:16:33","slug":"best-winter-destinations-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/ph\/travel-ph\/destination-accomplished-ph\/asia-ph\/best-winter-destinations-asia-287653.html","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Most stunning winter destinations in Asia for your December travels"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Are you on a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/busy-travellers-guide-day-jakarta-225385.html\">heavy schedule<\/a> or a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/mr-mrs-smith-budget-boutique-hotels-wont-break-bank-81256.html#item=1\">tight budget<\/a> but still want a Winter Wonderland\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/new-unesco-world-heritage-sites-visit-2018-286463.html#post-286463#item=1\">travel experience<\/a>\u00a0this festive season? We've got just the destinations for you! In the gallery above are the <strong>top 6 snowy destinations in Asia<\/strong> for a dreamy, wintry vacation - only with a relatively shorter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-buys\/staff-picks-travel-essentials-85790.html#item=1\">plane ride<\/a> as compared to a trip to Europe. Bonus: they'll make a great holiday destination if you're bringing along your entire family!<\/p> <p>There are so many countries in Asia with a breathtaking winter experience that are just as, if not more, beautiful. Check them out in the gallery above!<\/p> <p><em>Daphne Leo<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-sos\/beauty-tips-and-tricks\/adjust-skincare-according-to-climate-286167.html#item=1\">Travel Skincare: How to adjust your skincare according to the climate you\u2019re traveling to<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/best-islands-philippines-225798.html#item=1\">Heaven on Earth: A guide to the best islands in the Philippines<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/6-stunning-water-villas-thailand-285665.html#item=1\">Beautiful Oasis: 6 Stunning water villas you\u2019ll want to stay in Thaila<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dream Winter Wonderland holiday - minus the hefty plane ticket and long flight. 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