Do you want to know the top 5 tourist destinations in Southeast Asia that attract thousands of visitors every year? They are popular due to their rich culture and divine taste, which people do not get elsewhere.

The countries of Southeast Asia are quite different from other tourist places around the world. Let us know all such popular destinations in detail.

1.  Angor Wat and Siem Reap of Cambodia

Siem Reap is located in the northwest region of Cambodia and provides an entrance to the Angor region. But Siem ream itself is not less to attract its tourists. Here you can learn about the mixed culture of Colonial and Chinese architecture. You can visit the countryside here and see the antique bikes and modern café culture.

Apart from this, here are two must-visit museums here. One is the Cambodia Landmine Museum and Relief Center, where you can learn about different landmines and their impact on Asian countries. The second one is the War museum that covers all the artifacts collected from several wars that happened in Cambodia. The place also possesses many markets where you can shop or eat delicious fresh foods.

Now coming to Angot Wat, it is the largest religious monument in the world that lies nearly six kilometers north of Siem Reap. The temple is covered over 162 hectares and contains several structures made of sandstone blocks. The temples here are built-in Khmer style.

2.  Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

The reason why this place is in the list of top 5 tourist destinations in Southeast Asia is a natural beauty that Ha Long Bay Posses. It consists of an island group and limestone rocks. The site is also included in the world heritage site by UNESCO. Many of the islands are tall, and you cannot walk over the. The area is also covered with dense green jungles and beautiful caves. There are rock paintings of the Stone Age period that you can see here.

There are more than two thousand islands here and out, of which forty has residents in them in the form of small communities. Among these islands, Cat Ba is the largest and is most attracted by tourists. Kayaking on the water is the most adventurous activity here. The place is also admired as one of the cheapest places to travel in.

3.  Koh Samui, Thailand

The site was initially recognized as a beloved destination for the worshippers of the sun. But today a large number of crowds are attracted here to visit the beaches and the beauty of the place. Koh Samui has undergone a massive change in the past few years by introducing hi-class resorts, spas, and multi-cuisine food for its tourist guests. Among all the beaches, the Lamai and the Chaweng are the favorite of the people. Here you can perform all the adventures activity such as scuba diving, sailing, and swimming.

You can also visit the mangroves and the hidden yet beautiful lakes of Koh Samui. There is a tall meter tall Golden Buddha statue, Na Muang waterfalls, and Ang Thong Marine National park for you here.

4.  Boracay, Philippines

Although Boracay is a tiny island but is among one of the top 5 tourist destinations in Southeast Asia due to its beauty. The island is situated just across the Panay land, which is the largest island of the Philippines. Despite the size of Boracay Island is only 10 square centimeters but hosting at least a thousand visitors every year. The place is famous for activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, kiteboarding, cliff diving, and parasailing.

Other than Borocay, you can also visit the manila Historical Fort, Rizal Park, Fort Santigo. There are also plenty of cabs and bike renting services here. If you are hungry, you can enjoy the food at their local restaurants. If you love to dive, you must visit the Shipwreck Diving at Coron. Do you know that the sunken ships which came to explore the Sangat Island in Coron can easily be seen while diving? Apart from this, you can also get familiar with underwater wildlife. The best place to rest here is the Sangat Island Dive Resort that can offer you to stay for multiple days at an affordable price.

You can also take an underground river tour at Puerto Princesa as it is a must to do things in the Philippines. This underground river is situated inside the Subterranean River National Park, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the tour, you can observe the stalagmite and stalactite rock formations. These rocks were formed due to the difference between the temperature of the coolness of caves and the heat present outside. Some other places of interest here are –

• Mayon Volcano at Albay and Pagsanjan Falls at Laguna
• Chocolate Hills, Bohol and the Coral Garden at Coron
• Hanging Coffins at Sagada and the Taal Volcano at Talisay
• Hopping Island: the tour that will take you to Caramoan Islands
• Batad Rice Terraces at Banaue and Jungle training at Subic Bay
• The Historical Tour of the Corregidor Island and the adventures of Hanging Bridge at Sevilla

5.  Yangon, Myanmar

The fifth beauty of Southeast Asia is the Yangon of Myanmar. Until 2011 Myanmar was hosting only a limited number of tourists due to their decade long military dictatorship that rules over the country. Now all such restrictions are clear, and one can easily enjoy their holidays in the country. Yangon is rich in the historical architecture of the colonial period that was built around 2,600-year-old Pagoda. The Golden Pagoda here is considered as the most sacred Buddhist Pagoda in the entire country that consists of relics of the last four Buddha.

You can roam around the market place named Bogyoke Aung San Market, where you can find local delicacies, handicrafts, antiques, and even natural medicinal products. Another fun thing here is to ride on the Yangon Circular Train, which runs for a distance of 46 kilometers covering the actual life of the Burmese people.

The Final Words

Finally, I hope that now you are very much familiar with the top 5 tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. The list is not yet completed; there are many more such places that will surely love to visit. All you have to do is some research and proper planning to get the most out of it.

So, enjoy holidays from any of the above best places to visit in Southeast Asia and make your journey memorable.