Ko Tao
Looking out over Ao Chalok Ban Kao, this viewpoint is on the road to Tao Thong Villa that runs west off the road between Mae Hat and Chalok Ban Kao.
Must-see attractions in Southeast Asia
Temples of Angkor
One of two gates in the eastern walls of Angkor Thom, the Victory Gate was used by the Khmer kings of old upon their successful return from battle.
Timor-Leste
This new, photogenic three-arched bridge spans Tono River and links the rest of Oecusse to those in the 'city' (which is actually not many people).
Northern Thailand
The ruins of this temple are distinguished by a large round-based brick and laterite Kamphaeng Phet–style chedi surrounded by columns.
Mandalay
This small market takes up a few blocks, which by midday become littered with multicoloured clouds of blossoms and piles of cut stems and leaves.
Cebu City
This neoclassical cathedral was completed in 1909, replacing many earlier structures on the site. Only its facade and belfry survived WWII bombs.
Pai
A viewpoint at the Chinese village of Ban Santichon that offers decent views over the surrounding area.
Sarawak
A pleasant and easygoing 45-minute trail negotiates a meandering route through this riverside nature reserve near the town's regional museum.
Phang-Nga Province
For a brief taste of Ko Similan's jungly interior, there's an easy 2.5km hike through the forest to this viewpoint that offers ocean vistas.
Ko Samet
A short walk west of Ao Hin Khok over a rocky headland, Ao Phai is a pretty bay with some worthy bars and eateries and a backpacker scene.
Sulawesi
High in the Balla district, Ballapeu' has a fine collection of over 100 traditional houses. Women here are experts in traditional weaving.
Kuta & Legian
An extension north from Kuta Beach, Legian Beach is quieter thanks to the lack of a raucous road parallel to the beach and fewer people.
Myanmar (Burma)
This small but photogenic ensemble brings together three sitting buddhas and a handful of old brick stupas shaded by a giant flame tree.
Phnom Penh
This Buddhist temple with saffron-coloured robes flapping in the wind is particularly photogenic. It's located opposite Wat Botum Park.
Vang Vieng
Tham Loup, located a few kilometres north of Vang Vieng, is a large and delightfully untouched cavern with some impressive stalactites.
Bukit Peninsula
While strolling Tanjung Benoa's narrow lanes, you'll come across the brightly coloured Caow Eng Bio, an ornate Chinese Buddhist temple.
Eastern Visayas
About 4km north of Naval is the turnoff to the Sampao rice terraces. They’re very photogenic with the peaks of Biliran as a backdrop.
Chin State
The steps to the top of this monastery, offering the best mountain views, especially at sunset, are lined with standing Buddha statues.
Ko Tarutao Marine National Park
You can walk inland to Nam Tok waterfall (5km, about 2½ hours each way) by taking a trail that starts 500m south down Ao Son's beach.
Trang Beaches & Islands
The small karst islet of Ko Cheuk sits between Ko Muk and Ko Ngai. It has a small and slender sandy beach and is good for snorkelling.
Coron Town
Grunt your way up 700-plus steps to Mt Tapyas in Coron Town for astounding views of Coron Bay. It's a quintessential Coron experience.
Chin State
Climb the steep steps to this small golden zedi (stupa) perched above Mindat for awesome views over the surrounding area.
Sukhothai
An Ayuthaya-style brick base surrounded by five small chedi is all that remains of this former Buddhist temple compound.
George Town
Perhaps the most appealing clan jetty, with a new row of wooden homes and businesses owned by members of one extended family.
Sarawak
In this labelled garden, near park HQ on the Main Trail, you'll find examples of the 98 species of palm growing in the park.
South Lombok
Remote, powdery white and all yours for as long as you wish to enjoy it. This is a destination for Robinson Crusoe wannabes.
Yangon
One of Yangon's oldest Baptist churches, this one was originally built in 1830 though the present structure dates from 1885.
Pulau Tioman
This delightful white-sand beach can be reached on the hike towards Salang from ABC.
St Joseph the Worker Cathedral
Bohol
In the heart of town, this elegant church was built in 1767, burned to the ground in 1798 and rebuilt and enlarged in 1855.
Sukhothai
This temple compound consists of a base with unusually high pillars, thought to be influenced by Mon architectural styles.
Ba Be National Park
The Dau Dang Waterfall (also called the Ta Ken Waterfall) is a series of spectacular cascades between sheer walls of rock.
Western Visayas
For the best views of Romblon, walk up the stairs to the ruins of this crumbling 17th-century fort overlooking the centre.
Kuala Terengganu
This Chinatown alleyway is covered with attractive mosaics and metal plaques about Kuala Terengganu's endangered turtles.
Sanur
Just south of the old Hyatt is a long area where multihued fishing boats are pulled ashore and repaired under the trees.
Nusa Tenggara
Pulau Do’o is a flat spit of pale golden sand with terrific though finicky surf. You can see it from Pantai Nemberala.
George Town
A family collection of puppets, costumes and traditional instruments form the basis of this charming specialist museum.
Ko Lanta
On the eastern side of Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Talabeng has dramatic limestone caves that you can visit on sea-kayaking tours.
Bac Ha
There’s a waterfall near Huang Thu Pho village, about 12km west of Bac Ha, which has a pool big enough for swimming.
Banyak Islands
The small island of Pulau Tailana is renowned for reefs that are waves of colour. The island has a popular guesthouse.
Northern Thailand
Meaning 'Elephant-Encircled Temple', this ruin is just that – a temple buttressed with 68 stucco-covered elephants.
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