5 Best Places to Visit in Asia

[rohny jones]

There are several amazing regions all throughout Asia, one of which happens to be its southeast. A beautiful tropical paradise, the place abounds with nature and a history that goes back thousands of years. All of this makes this part of the continent a great place worth checking out. Simply put, there are plenty of amazing places waiting to be explored throughout Asia. 

Given in the list are five of the best places to visit in Asia.

1. Chiang Mai, Thailand

Of the many places that Thailand has to offer, one place that is well known to the locals but often overlooked by travelers is a city called Chiang Mai.

 Situated in the mountains of Northern Thailand, the place has become well known for two things, namely as a place of historical and cultural importance, and as a resort city.

The place served as the capital of the Lanna kingdom a long time ago, whose ruins can still be found in the region in the form of walls, moats and more. In addition to this, there are the famous structures such as the 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and 15th-century Wat Chedi Luang, which are well known.

In addition to this, the place offers a great view of the surrounding hillsides, and has become synonymous as a resort getaway.

2. Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Situated in the Southwest of Cambodia, is the town of Sihanoukville, whose origins date back to colonial times.

It was built by the French colonists as deepwater port. With Cambodia gaining independence, Sihanoukville lost its significance as a port, and instead became a well-known resort town, due to its Welaid-back atmosphere and natural beauty.

The place has several different beaches which are worth checking out, along with a variety of old French buildings.

Other attractions in the region include snorkeling and scuba diving, and more.  

3. Brunei

Brunei is a small country situated in the northern region of Brunei, just above the Malaysian section of the island.

A monarchy based on Islamic law, the country is an interesting destination with an abundance of both culture and natural beauty.

To begin with, the country offers a very interesting combination of both modernity and Islamic way of life. Boasting of several cultural and historic attractions, as well as stunning architectural marvels such as the royal palace, the country is by far one of the more interesting destinations in this part of Southeast Asia.

it is one of the few places on Borneo where one can still find vast tracts of pristine wilderness, especially in the west of the country, which have now become famous for activities such as trekking and camping. In addition to this, there are also numerous beaches located all across the country, ranging from crowded ones to those that are completely deserted.

4. Christmas Island, Australia

This is one of the more unusual places in the list, for it geographically located in Southeast Asia, but it politically a part of ‘Oceania’, given that it’s a territory of Australia.

There are many attractions that are worth mentioning about Christmas island, but the most famous of all would be that of the red crab, whose migrations have become an iconic feature. The crabs can be seen migrating from the forests to the coasts to breed, during the wet season of around October or November.

Other attractions range from pristine and isolated beaches to a very Australian way of life in Southeast Asia.

5. Sapa, Vietnam

Sapa is by far one of the most well known hill stations in Vietnam.

Situated in the Northwest of the country and close to the Chinese border, it is a famous resort destination, for both locals as well as tourists.

The place became famous under French rule, which used it as a resort due to its relatively cool weather and scenic beauty.

Today, the place is well known for its beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, French buildings and a very laid-back way of life.

To sum it up, it can be said that Asia makes for an amazing vacation adventure like never before.

With a stunning array of destinations and attractions to pick from, this is one adventure that you’ll remember for a long time to come.