A plane ticket to this side of the world is not inexpensive. It will cost you. However, as soon as you set foot on the soil of one of the 11 countries of Southeast Asia, you will realize that it was worth it.
Here are some of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia. We have covered all the countries of this unique region. Just scroll through the guide below and make the most of your trip to Southeast Asia:
Palawan Island, Philippines
Do you want to know the best vacation spot in Southeast Asia? The Philippines consists of more or less 7,107 islands, and those that you really can not miss when visiting this country are the last border—Palawan.
Adventures above the ground and under the sea await you in this island province. From the longest navigable underground river in the world to the most diverse coral reef in the world, there is a lot to discover in Palawan. With pristine white sandy beaches, deeply hidden lagoons and lush mangrove forests, there is much more.
Singapore
The city-state of Singapore is usually the first stop of a vacationer on his trip to Southeast Asia. It is the most accessible and well-known transport hub of the region. However, it is more than just a stopover on your trip. It is also a goal in itself.
Enter the future when you are in Singapore. The City of the Lion is abundantly home to modern skyscrapers and otherworldly gardens by the bay. In the nooks and crannies of the bustling city center, there are also remnants of its colorful past. Try all the flavors of Asia when you are in this city. There is a reason why people from all over the world flock to this small point of an island. No wonder it is one of the best places in Southeast Asia at any time of the year.
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam
The small but proud country of Brunei does not usually appear on Southeast Asian travel lists, but it should definitely be on your list. Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot to do here. And the best thing about it? There are no crazy tourists to bother you.
Stay in the city center of Bandar Seri Begawan and you can easily reach most of the main attractions of Brunei. The Grand Mosque of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin is located just a few steps from the Royal Museum of Royal Regalia. The largest water village in the world, Kampong Ayer, is also not far away. It’s a whole new world on this side of the world. Brunei is a truly dazzling place just waiting to be discovered. If you are looking for the best things to do in Southeast Asia, you will find a lot of them here.
Dili, East Timor
Timor-Leste is the last member of the group. It has been less than 20 years since this country declared its independence from Indonesia. And that’s why few travel lovers are still familiar with it. Do not miss the opportunity to experience it as intact and unbridled as possible!
Start your adventure in Timor-Leste in the country’s capital, Dili. With the second largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, Cristo Rei, and a long, uninterrupted strip of white sand to the north, Dili is like the Southeast Asian equivalent of Rio de Janeiro-most people just don’t know it yet. Hurry to visit before you find out!
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Here is one of the best places in Southeast Asia, which almost everyone has heard about from all over the world. In Siem Reap is the famous Angkor Wat, a majestic 800-year-old temple complex, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. There are temples here in abundance and much more.
While the main attraction of Siem Reap is the temple, so revered that it is engraved on the Cambodian flag, beyond its borders there are natural wonders in abundance and a rich culture that will surely tickle your senses. Explore the expanses of Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, or immerse yourself in the delights of Pub Street. Siem Reap has a lot to offer.
Hotels in Luang Prabang, Laos
From one UNESCO World Heritage Site to another. Further north, the Southeast Asian Peninsula is the crown jewel of its only country. The city of Luang Prabang in Laos with its historic Mekong on the hip is different from other cities in the world.
Before Vientiane became the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Luang Prabang was the place where everything was. Today Luang Prabang is the right place in Laos. It’s a place where you can turn back time. Decades may have passed, but its Buddhist Temples are still standing, and the Royal Palace, although it is now a museum, is still as beautiful as ever.
Penang Island, Malaysia
In the literal geographical heart of Southeast Asia lies Malaysia, a place that is really Asia. Here you can see Buddhist temples and mosques near Hindu shrines, foods that are a mixture of ginger, curry and spices, and people of all ethnicities gather.
The best of both worlds is what you get in Malaysia, and the best of its islands is Penang Island. In the history of years and years of settlement, there are parts of Penang that seem as charming as traditional European cities, and then there are its pristine beaches and crystal clear waters. Choose your pest. In any matter, the star of the show is the food of this city.
