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Top Discounts and Opportunities for Students
Asia, with its cultural diversity, historical richness, and natural beauty, is a favorite destination for travelers. For students, the best way to explore this magnificent continent economically is by using the ISIC card. The ISIC card offers numerous advantages and discounts while traveling in Asia. In this blog post, you will find detailed information on places to visit, discounts, and opportunities available with the ISIC card in Asia.

Japan: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Tokyo and Kyoto
Japan offers a perfect blend of traditional and modern culture. With an ISIC card, you can enjoy discounts at many museums, temples, and tourist attractions in Japan.

  • Tokyo National Museum: Discounted entry for ISIC cardholders.
  • Temples in Kyoto: Discounts at popular temples like Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
"The Tokyo National Museum (東京国立博物館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan)
is an art museum in Ueno Park in the Taitō ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the four museums[a] operated by the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (ja:国立文化財機構), is considered the oldest national museum in Japan, is the largest art museum in Japan. The museum collects, preserves, and displays a comprehensive collection of artwork and cultural objects from Asia, with a focus on ancient and medieval Japanese art and Asian art along the Silk Road. There is also a large collection of Greco-Buddhist art. As of April 2023, the museum held approximately 120,000 Cultural Properties, including 89 National Treasures, 319 Horyuji Treasures, and 649 Important Cultural Properties.[2] As of the same date, the Japanese government had designated 902 works of art and crafts as National Treasures and 10,820 works of art and crafts as Important Cultural Properties,[b] so the museum holds about 10% of the works of art and crafts designated as National Treasures and 6% of those designated as Important Cultural Properties.[3] The museum also holds 2,651 cultural properties deposited by individuals and organisations, of which 54 are National Treasures and 262 are Important Cultural Properties.[4] Of these, 3,000 cultural properties are on display at one time, with each changing for between four and eight weeks.[2] The museum also conducts research and organizes educational events related to its collection."


South Korea: A Mix of Technology and History

Seoul and Busan
South Korea offers a mix of modern city life and rich history. You can get significant discounts on transportation and cultural events with an ISIC card.

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: Discounted entry with an ISIC card.
  • Beach Fun in Busan: Discounts at restaurants around Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach.
"Gyeongbokgung (Korean: 경복궁; Hanja: 景福宮; lit. Blessing Scenery Palace), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal family and the seat of government.
Gyeongbokgung continued to serve as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty until the premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592–1598) and abandoned for two centuries. However, in the 19th century, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were restored under the leadership of Prince Regent Heungseon during the reign of King Gojong. Some 500 buildings were restored on a site of over 40 hectares.[1][2] The architectural principles of ancient Korea were incorporated into the tradition and appearance of the Joseon royal court.
In the early 20th century, much of the palace was systematically destroyed by Imperial Japan during its occupation of Korea.[3] On January 21, 1963, it was designated as a cultural property.[4] Since the 1990s, the walled palace complex is gradually being restored to its original form. It also houses the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum within the premises of the complex."


China: Ancient Wonders and Modern Metropolises

Beijing and Shanghai
China offers diverse experiences with its historical structures and modern cities. The ISIC card provides significant discounts, especially at tourist spots.

  • The Great Wall of China: Special discounts on certain tours for ISIC cardholders.
  • Shanghai Museum: Discounted entry with an ISIC card.

"The Great Wall of China (traditional Chinese: 萬里長城; simplified Chinese: 万里长城; pinyin: Wànlǐ Chángchéng, literally "ten thousand li long wall") is a series of fortificationsthat were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe. Several walls were built from as early as the 7th century BC,[4] with selective stretches later joined by Qin Shi Huang (220–206 BC), the first emperor of China. Little of the Qin wall remains.[5] Later on, many successive dynasties built and maintained multiple stretches of border walls. The best-known sections of the wall were built by the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).

Apart from defense, other purposes of the Great Wall have included border controls, allowing the imposition of duties on goods transported along the Silk Road, regulation or encouragement of trade and the control of immigration and emigration.[6] Furthermore, the defensive characteristics of the Great Wall were enhanced by the construction of watchtowers, troop barracks, garrison stations, signaling capabilities through the means of smoke or fire, and the fact that the path of the Great Wall also served as a transportation corridor."



Thailand: Tropical Paradise

Bangkok and Chiang Mai
Thailand is famous for its stunning beaches, historic temples, and vibrant nightlife. The ISIC card provides great benefits, especially in tourist areas and transportation.

  • Grand Palace, Bangkok: Discounted entry with an ISIC card.
  • Temples in Chiang Mai: Discounts at temples like Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang.
"The Great Wall of China (traditional Chinese: 萬里長城; simplified Chinese: 万里长城; pinyin: Wànlǐ Chángchéng, literally "ten thousand li long wall") is a series of fortificationsthat were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe. Several walls were built from as early as the 7th century BC,[4] with selective stretches later joined by Qin Shi Huang (220–206 BC), the first emperor of China. Little of the Qin wall remains.[5] Later on, many successive dynasties built and maintained multiple stretches of border walls. The best-known sections of the wall were built by the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
Apart from defense, other purposes of the Great Wall have included border controls, allowing the imposition of duties on goods transported along the Silk Road, regulation or encouragement of trade and the control of immigration and emigration.[6] Furthermore, the defensive characteristics of the Great Wall were enhanced by the construction of watchtowers, troop barracks, garrison stations, signaling capabilities through the means of smoke or fire, and the fact that the path of the Great Wall also served as a transportation corridor."


India: Land of History and Colors

Delhi and Jaipur
India, with its rich history and cultural heritage, is a must-visit destination for travelers. The ISIC card offers discounts especially at museums and tourist spots.

  • Taj Mahal: Discounts on certain tours for ISIC cardholders.
  • Hawa Mahal in Jaipur: Discounted entry with an ISIC card.
"The Taj Mahal (/ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl, ˌtɑːʒ-/; lit. 'Crown of the Palace') is an ivory-white marblemausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
Construction of the mausoleum was completed in 1648, but work continued on other phases of the project for another five years. The first ceremony held at the mausoleum was an observance by Shah Jahan, on 6 February 1643, of the 12th anniversary of the death of Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around 5 million, which in 2023 would be approximately ₹35 billion (US$77.8 million)."


Malaysia: Cultural Melting Pot

Kuala Lumpur and Penang
Malaysia is known for its blend of cultures, delicious food, and historical structures. The ISIC card offers various discounts at tourist attractions and restaurants.

  • Petronas Twin Towers: Discounted entry to the observation deck with an ISIC card.
  • Street Art Tour in Penang: Discounted tours with an ISIC card.
"The Petronas Towers (Malay: Menara Berkembar Petronas), also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and colloquially the KLCC Twin Towers, are an interlinked pairof 88-story supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, standing at 451.9 metres (1,483 feet). From 1998 to 2004, they were officially designated as the tallest buildings in the world until they were surpassed by the completion of Taipei 101. The Petronas Towers are the world's tallest twin skyscrapers and remained the tallest buildings in Malaysia until 2019, when they were surpassed by The Exchange 106. The Petronas Towers are a major landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with the nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower and Merdeka 118, and are visible in many places across the city."


The ISIC card offers discounts and opportunities in many areas to support students to lead a peripatetic life. You can also enjoy a wide range of benefits at museums, all the way to Asia. Use your ISIC card to save your budget and experience the extremes of travel!
The standard ISIC card is valid for 16 months. Annual renewal is required by re-submitting proof of enrollment each academic year.

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