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East Asia by car


East Asia by car

Domestic travel by car is possible, though with the exception of Japan, and Hong Kong, driving habits and road courtesy are not up to the standards of the West which varies from annoying to outright reckless. Roads are generally well maintained, though snow can be a problem in the winter in the northern parts of Japan and China, with expressways often having to close due to heavy snow. Those with no experience driving in big cities should generally avoid doing so in East Asia. East Asia is one of the most densely populated regions in the world, meaning that most of the major East Asian cities are plagued with massive traffic jams, coupled with expensive to non-existent parking spaces. These, combined with reckless driving habits, mean that exploring the cities by car is not for the faint hearted. East Asian cities have some of the best public transportation networks anywhere in the world, and you should try to use that as your main mode of transport. Renting a car is usually the best way to see the countryside and smaller towns, but most locals would consider the prospect of touring the likes of Tokyo, Shanghai or Taipei in a rented car completely laugable. Traffic moves on the left in Hong Kong, Macau and Japan, and moves on the right elsewhere.

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