A vast region of Asia found east of the Indian subcontinent and south of China, Southeast Asia is a composition of amazing countries and a string of archipelagos, where beautiful nature and rich cultural heritage combine to create a truly unique getaway for holidaymakers of all tastes and interests. The variety of travel destinations in Southeast Asia is simply mind-blowing; however, in today’s post we have included some of the best countries that set this region apart from other travel hotspots, almost all with warm year-round climate, rich culture, fabulous beaches, mouth-watering food and last but not least, low prices.
Philippines
An exotic tourist destination in Southeast Asia, blessed with over seven thousand islands, the Philippines evokes visions of long stretches of white sandy and golden beaches, volcanic mountains and fertile valleys, numerous parks and exotic wildlife among other tourist attractions. Populated by warm and welcoming Philipinos who will truly be happy you’ve come, this unique getaway will greet you with hundreds of colorful festivals, celebrated all year round in different parts of the country, historic buildings, great shopping and dining venues and endless variety of outdoors, from exploring the ocean floor, to climbing a volcano to venturing into a cave. A bustling, teeming and cosmopolitan megapolis, Manila – Philippines’s capital, is a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds, and a must-see getaway for any traveler to Philippines.
Indonesia
A fabulous getaway in Southeast Asia with an enormous area to explore, Indonesia attracts tourists from all over the world. This Southeast Asian country is truly a tourist’s delight, with more than 18,000 enchanting islands, some of the world’ best ancient monuments, including the single largest Buddhist structure anywhere on Earth, add to this a staggering variety of places and recreational activities. Yogyakarta is the cultural and intellectual center of Indonesia and the most popularly sought-after city on the island of Java, laden with classical Javanese fine art, music, dance and drama. Jakarta, Indonesia’s chaotic national capital is also a tourist-friendly destination, dazzling visitors with its gleaming malls and the ancient Buddhist Borobudur temple complex. It’s easy to lose yourself in the paradisaical island of Bali, indulge in fantastic water sports in many islands of the country and discover tons of attractions that will definitely leave you breathless. Such is Indonesia!
Myanmar (Burma)
Golden sacred temples, snow-capped mountains, emerald green rice fields, white sandy beaches and incredible architecture are what make Burma one of Asia’s hidden jewels. An ideal getaway for those wishing to experience the mystical charms of the East in its diversity, Myanmar welcomes with great attractions, diverse accommodation options and a long list of activities to keep you busy all day long. Famous attractions include: the archaeological site of Bagan (Pagan), founded in 849 on the dusty banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River and consisting of an impressive number of pagodas, stupas and temples; Hukawng Valley, where tourists can find several rivers including the Taiwan, the Tanai Kha and the Turong, plus another attraction – the Hukawng Valley Wildlife Sanctuary; Mount Popa, popular with hikers, cyclers and rock climebrs; and the historic city of Yangon with such notable sites as the Allied War Memorial, the Maha Bandula Park, and the Saint Mary’s Cathedral.
Of course, the best Southeast Asia Travel Destinations are not limited to Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar. There are many other destinations in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Vietnam, etc. about which we’ll surely speak in one of our future posts.