10. Temples at Bagan, Myanmar
Experience the magnificent light that shines across thousands of temples in Bagan plains. Out of the 13000 ancient brick Buddhist temples and pagodas, at least 2000 are still intact. The spiritual proficiency that comes with the presence of the temples makes Bagan one of the most offbeat tourist destinations.
09. Angkor Archeological Park, Cambodia
Welcome to one of the most significant tourist attractions in Southeast Asia. The sheer size of the temple complex is sure to amaze you. It would be best if you, like most tourists, choose to visit during the main events, including Bayon, Angkor Wat, and the vine-covered Ta Phrom. You are free to explore through the rest of the square kilometres discovering various architecturally mesmerizing temples around the attraction.
08. Food of Penang’, Malaysia
Penang articulates a perfect synergy of the Indian Chinese and Malay influences. Here, you are in for a top attraction you can relish in the most literal sense. Experience a limitless range of delectable cuisines from spicy curries, mouth-watering laksas, and savoury soup on the menu. The most impressive thing about the food of Penang is that it is incredibly cheap. On this ground, this might not be the perfect destination for you if you are on a diet or if you are working on your binging disorder. You can take a stroll across Penang’s capital, Georgetown to top it all up. Georgetown holds UNESCO’s legacy and harbours two-hundred-year-old temples, old buildings amongst other colonial structures.
07. Halong Bay, Vietnam
In Japanese, Halong is synonymous to the descending dragon. The bay’s unique beauty emanates from the two hundred limestone islets jutting out of the sea, making this an incredible natural wonder. A vacation around this attraction is a lifetime opportunity to land on the islets exploring through the magnificent phenomenon and enjoying fun activities, including cycling. However, it would be best if you put into consideration the season through which you are visiting. Monsoon winds which are common from June to September and again from January to March can limit the visibility. The hack is visiting the outlying islands not mostly toured which very few tourists exploring through the wonder.
06. Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Indonesia
If you crave a different experience than all the ancient temples, Indonesia might be the perfect destination for you. You can choose to get lost in the stunning unearthly landscapes originating form Indonesia’s volcanic belt. Mount Bromo is particularly one of the best places around the globe to watch the magic of the sunrise. Although this destination can get a little too crowded, its breathtaking landscape will leave you utterly impressed for the rest of your life.
05. Luang Prabang Laos
Luang Prabang Laos is the UNESCO world heritage site and an incredible city. It is packed with outstanding colonial and Lao architecture and temples that articulate incredible serenity. The city is wildly reputed for its lip-smacking cuisine and almsgiving ceremonies which is a daily morning routine. The monks dress in saffron robes for the alms parade and take food donations. You can explore the jungles surrounding the city and discover powerful waterfalls, bathing pools and echoing caves.
04. Mount Kanabalu, Malaysia
Welcome to the tallest mountain in the Malay. On a good day, the peak of the mountain wows you with incredible views to the Philippines. However, don’t have your hopes up too high as the regular fog and rain tends to blur the view. Nevertheless, do not underestimate the thrill that comes with climbing Borneo’s highest mountain. Surprisingly, this is one of the easiest to climb mountains worldwide as the ascent is technically smooth and straight forward. Alternatively, if you crave an extensive adventure, you can opt for an excursion to the 4095-meter peak.
03. Bali, Indonesia
Bali is home to infest Kuta, its tourist capital. However, Bali lacks real authenticity, which leaves a few places and attractions unexplored. Mostly hailed as the ‘island of God’, Bali has much to offer including a massive number of temples and is home to the one of the best surfs across the world. You can also make memories in a lifetime experience at the black-sand beaches or volcano trekking. The sparsely populated remote villages in Bali’s palm tree and rice terrace or even the rugged coastline if you aim to catch a breather from the chaos of life.
02. Ifugao Rice Terraces, Philippines
The rice terrace technology came with immigrants from the current Yunnan province in China. The attractions are now signature features of the Philippines Ifugao region. The stone and mud hand-made terraces are grounded on incredibly steep slopes and irrigated by the mountain springs and streams. Close to harvest season, the rice plants are all green and vibrant, literally glowing under the sunshine. A brisk walk around the terrain is, therefore a surreal experience.
01. Krabi Province, Thailand
Krabi province is home to pristine Thai beaches, with some of the best sands and water in the world. Although this destination bursts with unlimited travellers, you can still find some of the quietest and tranquil islands including Ko Lanta. You can also make memories in some of the best SCUBA diving experiences in Ko Lanta, or rock-climbing thrills in Rai Leh.
