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10 Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia: A Complete Travel Guide

Southeast Asia offers an exciting mix of rich cultures, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant cities. Here’s an updated list of the 10 best places to visit, including where to stay, what to do, and estimated prices in local currencies.


 

1. Bangkok, Thailand


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Lub D Bangkok Silom – ฿600 per night.

  • Mid-range: Ibis Bangkok Riverside – ฿1,800 per night.

  • Luxury: Mandarin Oriental – ฿18,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Pho (฿500 entrance fee).

  • Explore the bustling Chatuchak Market.

  • Enjoy a boat tour on the Chao Phraya River (฿300).

  • Sample street food at Yaowarat (Chinatown).


Currency: Thai Baht (฿).


 

2. Bali, Indonesia


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Puri Garden Hostel – Rp 350,000 per night.

  • Mid-range: Ubud Village Hotel – Rp 1,500,000 per night.

  • Luxury: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan – Rp 8,000,000 per night.



What to Do:

  • Relax at Seminyak Beach.

  • Visit the iconic Tegallalang Rice Terraces (Rp 15,000 entrance fee).

  • Take a day trip to Uluwatu Temple (Rp 30,000).

  • Hike up Mount Batur for sunrise (Rp 400,000 guided tour).


Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (Rp).


 

3. Siem Reap, Cambodia


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Lub D Siem Reap – KHR 70,000 per night.

  • Mid-range: Central Suite Residence – KHR 250,000 per night.

  • Luxury: Shinta Mani Angkor – KHR 1,200,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Explore the Angkor Wat temple complex (KHR 148,000 for a day pass).

  • Take a boat tour of the Tonle Sap Lake (KHR 100,000).

  • Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at the Pub Street.


Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR).


 

4. Hanoi, Vietnam


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Nexy Hostel – VND 180,000 per night.

  • Mid-range: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel – VND 1,500,000 per night.

  • Luxury: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi – VND 7,000,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake.

  • Take a tour of the Old Quarter.

  • Visit the Temple of Literature (VND 30,000 entrance fee).

  • Try Pho at a local eatery (VND 60,000).


Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND).


 

5. Luang Prabang, Laos


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Khonesavanh Guesthouse – LAK 100,000 per night.

  • Mid-range: Victoria Xiengthong Palace – LAK 600,000 per night.

  • Luxury: Satri House – LAK 1,500,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Take a boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves (LAK 200,000).

  • Experience the sunrise at Mount Phousi (LAK 20,000 entrance fee).

  • Explore the stunning Kuang Si Waterfalls (LAK 25,000).


Currency: Lao Kip (LAK).


 

6. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Paper Plane Hostel – RM 40 per night.

  • Mid-range: Traders Hotel – RM 450 per night.

  • Luxury: Mandarin Oriental – RM 1,200 per night.


What to Do:

  • Visit the iconic Petronas Towers (RM 80 entrance fee).

  • Explore the vibrant Batu Caves (free entrance).

  • Stroll through Chinatown and try local street food.


Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (RM).


 

7. Singapore


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: The Pod Boutique Capsule Hotel – SGD 40 per night.

  • Mid-range: Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay – SGD 250 per night.

  • Luxury: Marina Bay Sands – SGD 600 per night.


What to Do:

  • Enjoy the Gardens by the Bay (SGD 28 entrance fee).

  • Take a stroll down Orchard Road for shopping.

  • Visit the vibrant Clarke Quay for nightlife.

  • Explore Sentosa Island (SGD 4 admission).


Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD).


 

8. Boracay, Philippines


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Boracay Backpackers – PHP 1,200 per night.

  • Mid-range: Henann Lagoon Resort – PHP 5,000 per night.

  • Luxury: Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort – PHP 16,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Relax on the stunning White Beach.

  • Enjoy watersports like parasailing (PHP 2,500).

  • Go on a sunset sail (PHP 1,200).

  • Snorkel at Crocodile Island (PHP 800).


Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP).


 

9. Hoi An, Vietnam


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Hoi An Backpackers Hostel – VND 200,000 per night.

  • Mid-range: Little Riverside Hotel – VND 1,200,000 per night.

  • Luxury: Anantara Hoi An Resort – VND 4,500,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Wander around the ancient Hoi An Old Town (VND 120,000 entrance ticket).

  • Take a Lantern Boat Ride along the Thu Bon River (VND 100,000).

  • Try a cooking class at a local farm (VND 700,000).

  • Visit the My Son Sanctuary (VND 150,000).


Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND).


 

10. Cebu, Philippines


Where to Stay:

  • Budget: Mad Monkey Cebu City – PHP 1,000 per night.

  • Mid-range: Seda Ayala Center Cebu – PHP 4,500 per night.

  • Luxury: Shangri-La Mactan Resort – PHP 14,000 per night.


What to Do:

  • Swim with whale sharks in Oslob (PHP 1,500).

  • Dive in the stunning Kawasan Falls (PHP 50 entrance fee).

  • Visit Magellan’s Cross in Cebu City (free entrance).

  • Island-hop around Mactan (PHP 2,500).


Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP).


With this comprehensive guide, your trip to Southeast Asia will be filled with unforgettable experiences and destinations. Enjoy your adventure in this vibrant region!

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