Southeast Asia is known for its humid climate, fabulous beaches and cultural relics. It is an amazing place to explore and make sure that you try out the local food of wherever you are travelling. Here are 5 places you’ll love in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam is a beautiful country known for its Buddhist Pagodas, rivers, beaches and bustling cities. The Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, has plenty of stunning French colonial architecture. Be sure to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a spectacular building which was the final resting place of the Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. Ha Long Bay is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands. Take a trip to Phú Quốc, a destination popular for its white sand beaches, jungles and trekking trails.
Indonesia
If you love animals then exploring Indonesia will be perfect for you. You can find elephants, orangutans, tigers and Komodo dragons here. Made up of thousands of volcanic islands, Indonesia is known for its beaches and is a popular destination for snorkelling, scuba diving and trekking. You can visit Borobudur and Prambanan to watch the stunning carved architecture. Mount Batur is an active volcanic mountain that is a good place to trek. The Ubud Monkey Forest as the name suggests is popular for monkeys and temple complexes. The Lake Toba offers spectacular scenic views of the lake and is a known habitat of the orangutans.
The Philippines
The Philippines is comprised of over 7,000 islands and lies on the western Pacific coast in Southeast Asia. Manila is the capital city of Philippines and is a good place to visit on a vacation and is known for its centuries old Chinatown, Binondo. You can visit the small Island of Boracay in the central Philippines popular for its white beaches and the views from the observation deck on Mount Luho. White Beach is also a popular location for water sports and has several bars and restaurants to spend your day. Be sure to visit Siargao Island for surfing and Subic Baywest of the island of Luzon for scuba diving and an exciting nightlife.
Thailand
Going on a holiday to Thailand is an excellent way to relax and enjoy a totally different pace of life. It is known for its tropical beaches, ancient ruins, royal palaces and spectacular temples. You can visit the island of Phuket which lies in the Andaman Sea and is a popular tourist destination. The area has some of the most popular beaches of Thailand and is also known for its bustling markets selling interesting street food, nightclubs and old shop houses. Be sure to visit the Phuket Trickeye Museum which features incredible 3D art. Explore the Sirinat National Park in which the Mai Khao Beach is the home to nestling turtles including hawksbills and leatherbacks.
Cambodia
Cambodia is a country with a diverse landscape that includes low lying plains, the Gulf of Thailand coastline and the Mekong Delta. It is also popular for Angkor Wat, a massive temple complex which spans 162.6 hectares and has intricate carvings on its 12th century built temples. You can visit the Tonlé Sap, a freshwater lake known for fishing and temples. You can visit The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh which is a royal residence of the king of Cambodia. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum showcases the troubled history of this country and is a place to visit to know about the atrocities that took place during the time of war.