Banda Aceh
The most famous of the 2004 tsunami sights is the fishing boat resting on the house in Lampulo village, about 2km north of Banda Aceh and 1km from where…
Must-see attractions in Southeast Asia
Malapascua Island
Enjoys striking views over the northern part of the island. Access is via a steep path (it's not signposted and you have to pass through someone's…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This temple is one of the less visited on the island, and is therefore a haven of tranquillity (bar the occasional growling canine). Highlights include a…
Sukhothai
Wat Sa Si sits on an island west of the bronze monument of King Ramkhamhaeng (the third Sukhothai king). It’s a simple, classic Sukhothai-style wát…
West Sumatra
Deep within Kerinci Seblat National Park, Grao Sakti are Kerinci's best hot springs. They're located a two-hour walk south of the remote village of Renah…
Kratie
This small hill with an active wat offers the best views across the Mekong on this stretch of the river. Located on the road from Kratie to Kampi, a visit…
George Town
The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, St George's was constructed in 1816, with backing from the East India Company. In the grounds is a memorial…
Kuala Terengganu
The gleaming Zainal Abidin mosque dominates the city centre. The interior is relatively austere, but enlivened by sunlight streaming through nine domes…
Vigan
Every night at 7.30pm during peak tourist season, the fountain in the middle of Plaza Salcedo bursts into a music and light show. It gets crowded and is…
Malaysia
For an overview of the birding scene, visit the Bird Interpretive Centre on the 2nd floor of the golf-course clubhouse, across the village square. Hours…
Chiang Mai
Fringed by gilded Buddhas, the stately chedi at this prosperous wát is visited by scores of locals after dark. There's a coffee shop and massage pavilion…
Kampot Traditional Music School
Kampot
During set hours, visitors are welcome to observe traditional music and dance training sessions and/or performances at this school that teaches children…
Northern Thailand
The highlight here is a towering mon·dòp (the small square building with a spire in a wát) that contains the shattered remains of standing, sitting,…
Myanmar (Burma)
Around 5 miles south of Thanlyin's centre is this gilded Mon-style stupa, similar in design to Shwedagon and said to contain two Buddha hairs delivered to…
Sabah
On the coast just east of the centre, the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex houses a decent little museum with a good shell collection and displays…
Palawan
It's a 40-minute hike from the highway up to this pleasant waterfall. It has a swimming hole, a modest (5m) cliff jump and fish that nibble at your feet…
Sukhothai
This somewhat isolated wát features three 12th-century Khmer-style towers, bigger than those at Wat Si Sawai in the central zone. This may have been the…
Kuching
Perhaps the nicest of Kuching's several statues of kucing (cats) is Gaye Porter's life-size bronze sculpture of playful felines cavorting on the lawn…
Bangkok
This small, modern-feeling art space, which opened in 2015, hosts changing exhibitions featuring the work of domestic, often pop-inspired artists, as well…
North Bali
Completely out of character for the Yeh Sanih area is a place run by Symon, the irrepressible American artist. It's bursting with a creativity that is, at…
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti & Wat Chom Chaeng
Chiang Rai Province
The remains of Wat Phra That Chom Kitti and Wat Chom Chaeng can be found about 2.5km northwest of town on a hilltop. The round chedi of Wat Phra That Chom…
South Lombok
Ask for directions to Heaven Beach for a real bit of sandy wonder. It's a stunning little pocket of white sand and surf about 4km from Ekas. Despite the…
Ko Chang
A series of three falls along the stream of Khlong Mayom can be reached via the park office near Nam Tha Than Mayom. The view from the top is superb and…
Pattaya
The giant golden Buddha figure of Wat Phra Yai sits atop this forested hill between Jomtien and South Pattaya. The serene Buddha dates back to when…
West Sumatra
These hot springs overlook rice paddies and surrounding jungle, a more natural setting than the nearby Air Panas hot springs. The location is near the…
Manila
This art museum on the leafy University of Philippines Diliman campus has a mix of changing modern and experimental art shows, and a permanent collection…
Silliman University Anthropology Museum
Dumaguete
Housed in Hibbard Hall on the university campus, this very nice anthropology and ethnobotany collection includes artefacts from the indigenous Negritos…
Kuala Lumpur
Swap consumerism for culture at this excellent art gallery showcasing Petronas' art collection, including photography and paintings. It’s a bright, modern…
Kuala Terengganu
Across the road from the Central Market, look for an escalator and steep flight of steps leading up to Bukit Puteri, a 200m-high hill with good views of…
Southeast Luzon
The whitest and longest beach in Marinduque is the aptly named White Beach in Poctoy, lapped at by teal waters and with views of Mt Malindig’s conical…
Maluku
The low-walled 1676 Benteng Duurstede, famously besieged by Pattimura in 1817, has been refaced with mouldering grey concrete, but the (locked) gateway is…
Flores
Don’t miss the lively, sprawling market, a vital lifeline for villagers in the surrounding hills. Much of it is underground – look for the stairs heading…
Ko Lanta
This superb southwestern sweep of sand backed by mountains is also its own self-contained village with minimarts, internet cafes, motorbike rental and…
Miri
Miri's oldest Chinese temple was founded in 1913. During the weeklong celebration of Chinese New Year, virtually the whole of this area, including Jln…
Chiang Mai Province
Off Rte 1096, only 6km from the Mae Rim turn-off, Nam Tok Mae Sa is part of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. The cascade is a picturesque spot to picnic or…
Wat Jong Sung & Wat Si Bunruang
Mae Hong Son Province
These two adjacent Burmese-Shan temples are located just off Mae Sariang’s main street. Built in 1896, Wat Jong Sung is the more interesting of the two…
Ko Samet
On the west coast, Ao Prao is one of the island's prettiest beaches. It's secluded but backed by three high-end resorts, so it still gets quite busy and…
Miri
An attractive open, landscaped park with Chinese- and Malay-style gardens and ponds that is a popular spot for walking and jogging. The complex also…
Kuantan
The east coast’s most impressive and imposing mosque presides regally over the Padang. At night it’s a magical sight with its illuminated spires and…
Aceh
Worthy of a stop when touring the island are the volcanic sulphuric fumaroles that steam and bubble from the rocky landscape on the side of Gunung Merapi…
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