Southeast Asia comprises 11 beautiful countries which remain untouched natural scenery and unique cultures. Let get a glimpse about 12 amazing destinations recommended in this region for summer travel.
1. Halong bay, Vietnam
Owning over 3,000 incredible islands, Halong bay appears with an imposing but romantic beauty. As sunny days come, the sea is pure and the sky is clear, the islands seem like emerald pearls dotted among the blue ocean. That is the great time to capture marvelous photos about this natural wonder.
Islets with multi shapes and sizes may bring you a rich imagination ever. If you desire a bit creepy experience, let try kayak in Halong bay and glide over dark cliffs’ interstices with giant stones above.
Owning over 3,000 incredible islands, Halong bay appears with an imposing but romantic beauty. As sunny days come, the sea is pure and the sky is clear, the islands seem like emerald pearls dotted among the blue ocean. That is the great time to capture marvelous photos about this natural wonder.
Islets with multi shapes and sizes may bring you a rich imagination ever. If you desire a bit creepy experience, let try kayak in Halong bay and glide over dark cliffs’ interstices with giant stones above.
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2. Inle lake, Myanmar
This great lake spreading 22 km from the north to south, is one of the most unique, fascinating places in the world. Discover Inle, you will encounter Intha fishermen wearing longyi (long dress) awesomely rowing by one leg, and Padaung long-neck women skillfully weaving.
Have you ever heard about “lotus weaving” that silk is made of fibers of lotus trunks? You will know this as traveling to Inle lake . Producing cigars is also a traditional craft of this area. Beside, you will be impressed by beautiful floating gardens, extraordinary floating houses and animated floating markets. Plus two sides of the lake are quaint pagodas, temples, monasteries along with majestic mountains and lovely farms.
This great lake spreading 22 km from the north to south, is one of the most unique, fascinating places in the world. Discover Inle, you will encounter Intha fishermen wearing longyi (long dress) awesomely rowing by one leg, and Padaung long-neck women skillfully weaving.
Have you ever heard about “lotus weaving” that silk is made of fibers of lotus trunks? You will know this as traveling to Inle lake . Producing cigars is also a traditional craft of this area. Beside, you will be impressed by beautiful floating gardens, extraordinary floating houses and animated floating markets. Plus two sides of the lake are quaint pagodas, temples, monasteries along with majestic mountains and lovely farms.
3. Bali – the paradise island, Indonesia
Bali’s climate is quite stable, warm, sunny, relatively cool and usually showery in late afternoon. With pure beaches well preserved, Bali is dubbed as the paradise island to relax and immerse in beautiful nature. Wandering in Bali, you can also discover ancient and taciturn temple, and enjoy its abundant cuisine.
Bali’s climate is quite stable, warm, sunny, relatively cool and usually showery in late afternoon. With pure beaches well preserved, Bali is dubbed as the paradise island to relax and immerse in beautiful nature. Wandering in Bali, you can also discover ancient and taciturn temple, and enjoy its abundant cuisine.
4. Ang Thong – Thailand
Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand including 42 islands covered with tropical forests. Caves of the islands have intriguing rock formations and you can explore them for awesome experience. The beaches are surrounded with excellent coral reefs and remain deserted, which are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Get a boat and seek your own secret beach. Ko Mae Ko (Mother Island) is a must-visit. Here, the jade seawater lake in the middle is encircled on all sides by karst cliffs, but linked to the sea by an underground tunnel.
Ang Thong has a diverse flora and fauna, including 16 species of mammals (langurs, crab-eating monkeys, hogs, dolphins, whales…), 54 species of birds and many kinds of forests. Such an amazing place for natural discovery.
Ang Thong is a marine national park in the Gulf of Thailand including 42 islands covered with tropical forests. Caves of the islands have intriguing rock formations and you can explore them for awesome experience. The beaches are surrounded with excellent coral reefs and remain deserted, which are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Get a boat and seek your own secret beach. Ko Mae Ko (Mother Island) is a must-visit. Here, the jade seawater lake in the middle is encircled on all sides by karst cliffs, but linked to the sea by an underground tunnel.
Ang Thong has a diverse flora and fauna, including 16 species of mammals (langurs, crab-eating monkeys, hogs, dolphins, whales…), 54 species of birds and many kinds of forests. Such an amazing place for natural discovery.
5. Sapa, Vietnam
Sapa’s rice terraces is rated as one of the most seven wonderful ones in Asia and the world, which are truly deserved to discover on summer. Green rice terraces look like stairs leading to the heaven and appear glorious in sunshine. Imagine a nice and peaceful picture open before your eyes while cool wind drifts over your face.
As summer comes, while other Vietnam’s northern areas are hot, Sapa is still cool. Lush terraced fields will be most breathtaking on September, as rice transforms into yellow, blending with green of mountains creating picturesque scenery.
Sapa’s rice terraces is rated as one of the most seven wonderful ones in Asia and the world, which are truly deserved to discover on summer. Green rice terraces look like stairs leading to the heaven and appear glorious in sunshine. Imagine a nice and peaceful picture open before your eyes while cool wind drifts over your face.
As summer comes, while other Vietnam’s northern areas are hot, Sapa is still cool. Lush terraced fields will be most breathtaking on September, as rice transforms into yellow, blending with green of mountains creating picturesque scenery.
6. Boracay island, Philippines
This lovely island is top on the list most 10 beautiful beaches in Asia and 2nd place among most 25 stunning beaches in the world which were voted by travelers on TripAdvisor.
Boracay is a small island with 7km in length, under 2 km in breadth and over 10 km2 in total area, located nearly 400 km from northern Manila, the capital of Philippines. Boracay makes an impression on travelers thanks to dreamy beaches, pristine white sand, crystal-clear water and pleasant light ripples, as well as quite good services and friendly locals.
This lovely island is top on the list most 10 beautiful beaches in Asia and 2nd place among most 25 stunning beaches in the world which were voted by travelers on TripAdvisor.
Boracay is a small island with 7km in length, under 2 km in breadth and over 10 km2 in total area, located nearly 400 km from northern Manila, the capital of Philippines. Boracay makes an impression on travelers thanks to dreamy beaches, pristine white sand, crystal-clear water and pleasant light ripples, as well as quite good services and friendly locals.
7. Phuket – the pearl island of Thailand
Located in southern Thailand, Phuket is well-known with over 100 islands of various sizes and many famous place names like Phang Nga bay, Phi Phi island and Maya film studio, where was chosen to shoot the film “The Beach” with the participation of the star Leonardo Dicaprio. Beside the beauty of sea, Phuket also attracts travelers by overnight bars and interesting performances of transgender beauties. Noticeably, you can find out original architecture of pagoda constructions or get relaxing moments as silently contemplating sunset from Laemphomthep cape.
Located in southern Thailand, Phuket is well-known with over 100 islands of various sizes and many famous place names like Phang Nga bay, Phi Phi island and Maya film studio, where was chosen to shoot the film “The Beach” with the participation of the star Leonardo Dicaprio. Beside the beauty of sea, Phuket also attracts travelers by overnight bars and interesting performances of transgender beauties. Noticeably, you can find out original architecture of pagoda constructions or get relaxing moments as silently contemplating sunset from Laemphomthep cape.
8. Tonle Sap, Cambodia
This biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia was designated as the World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. There are three unforgettable points when you explore Tonle Sap: immense water, delicious shrimp dishes, the living and aquaculture style on boat of Vietnamese compatriots.
August to November annually is the flood season in Tonle Sap that brings back the most plentiful aquatic sources in a year. Revealing Tonle Sap on this time, you will feel the rustic life and the environmental protection consciousness of the residents here.
This biggest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia was designated as the World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1997. There are three unforgettable points when you explore Tonle Sap: immense water, delicious shrimp dishes, the living and aquaculture style on boat of Vietnamese compatriots.
August to November annually is the flood season in Tonle Sap that brings back the most plentiful aquatic sources in a year. Revealing Tonle Sap on this time, you will feel the rustic life and the environmental protection consciousness of the residents here.
9. Si Phan Don, Laos
As the name means “4000 islands”, Si Phan Don is a riverine archipelago on Mekong river. Among these islands, Don Khon, Don Det and Don Khong are largest. Half of the islands are submerged on the flood season. .
Reaching Si Phan Don, you can spend time to admire beautiful set of riverine islands, and discover its two main mighty waterfalls: Khone Phapheng - the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and Tat Somphamit. This area still maintains the first railway in Laos bypassing Khone Phapheng fall: Don Det – Don Khon narrow gauge railway. You can pedal around the two islands, cross over the bridge and have funny conversations with the residents to get a glimpse of local life. Specially, these islands is oddly overran by dogs and cats roaming everywhere. They are friendly, sweet and mostly clean. On Mekong river, if lucky you will see Irrawaddy dolphins, the highly endangered species.
As the name means “4000 islands”, Si Phan Don is a riverine archipelago on Mekong river. Among these islands, Don Khon, Don Det and Don Khong are largest. Half of the islands are submerged on the flood season. .
Reaching Si Phan Don, you can spend time to admire beautiful set of riverine islands, and discover its two main mighty waterfalls: Khone Phapheng - the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and Tat Somphamit. This area still maintains the first railway in Laos bypassing Khone Phapheng fall: Don Det – Don Khon narrow gauge railway. You can pedal around the two islands, cross over the bridge and have funny conversations with the residents to get a glimpse of local life. Specially, these islands is oddly overran by dogs and cats roaming everywhere. They are friendly, sweet and mostly clean. On Mekong river, if lucky you will see Irrawaddy dolphins, the highly endangered species.
10. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As one of the most modern cities in Asia with distinctive traditional culture, Kuala Lumpur is dubbed as the garden city thanks to poetic green and fresh spaces. This is a great city for shopping and entertainment in Southeast Asia just behind Singapore.
As one of the most modern cities in Asia with distinctive traditional culture, Kuala Lumpur is dubbed as the garden city thanks to poetic green and fresh spaces. This is a great city for shopping and entertainment in Southeast Asia just behind Singapore.
11. Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar
Lovely Pyin Oo Lwin is located in Shan Highland, 70 km from eastern Mandalay. With cool climate, original old architecture along with fresh beautiful nature, this is a wonderful hill station to unwind and escape from summer heat in Myanmar.
This township is peaceful with nice villas and silent streets less traffic. Many houses have retained old Britain architectural style. Meandering into small lanes, you can encounter wooden houses of Shan people and Muslims, easily recognize mosques. Greater, you can roam around numerous stunning flower gardens and strawberry farms, taste yummy local products such as wines, strawberry jam and coffee. If you love nature, remember to visit National Kandawgyi Gardens, National Landmark Garden, Pwe Kauk waterfall and Dattawgyaik waterfall.
Lovely Pyin Oo Lwin is located in Shan Highland, 70 km from eastern Mandalay. With cool climate, original old architecture along with fresh beautiful nature, this is a wonderful hill station to unwind and escape from summer heat in Myanmar.
This township is peaceful with nice villas and silent streets less traffic. Many houses have retained old Britain architectural style. Meandering into small lanes, you can encounter wooden houses of Shan people and Muslims, easily recognize mosques. Greater, you can roam around numerous stunning flower gardens and strawberry farms, taste yummy local products such as wines, strawberry jam and coffee. If you love nature, remember to visit National Kandawgyi Gardens, National Landmark Garden, Pwe Kauk waterfall and Dattawgyaik waterfall.
12. Koh Samui – Thai land
As the third largest island in Thailand, Koh Samui is outstanding with white sandy beaches, colorful coral reefs, slopes cloaked in virgin rainforests, fresh palm-fringed shorelines and coconut trees running from the coastal lowlands to central massive granite. Great natural beauty and variety, this is an appealing paradise for swimming and diving. For more peaceful choices, you can head to northern beaches, adjacent villages or quiet west coasts.
As the third largest island in Thailand, Koh Samui is outstanding with white sandy beaches, colorful coral reefs, slopes cloaked in virgin rainforests, fresh palm-fringed shorelines and coconut trees running from the coastal lowlands to central massive granite. Great natural beauty and variety, this is an appealing paradise for swimming and diving. For more peaceful choices, you can head to northern beaches, adjacent villages or quiet west coasts.