Bicol
This handsome stone cathedral is a useful central landmark in Albay. It was built in 1839 after the original was destroyed in the 1814 Mayon eruption.
Must-see attractions in Southeast Asia
Kuta & Legian
Dating back nearly 200 years, this Buddhist temple is a colourful place of calm, slightly off the beaten path. Incense burns in the serene courtyard.
Phuket
On Ko Sireh's east coast, this slightly scruffy sandy beach has a smattering of seafood restaurants and views out across Ao Phang-Nga's karst islets.
Tam Coc
Near the entrance to Tam Coc, Van Lan is famous for its embroidery. Local artisans make napkins, tablecloths, pillowcases and T-shirts. Bargain hard.
Balikpapan
An impressive sight, this mosque is adorned with a complex sheath of Islamic geometrical patterns, and is lit up in multicoloured splendour at night.
West Java
Karang Tirta is a lagoon set back from the beach with bagang (fishing platforms). It’s 16km from Pangandaran and 2km south of the highway.
Mandalay
This temple's colourful, sculpture-crusted gopuram (monumental tower) will excite you if you’ve never been to southern India or Singapore.
Public Museum of North Sulawesi
Manado
This museum features a large display of traditional costumes, and an exhibit illustrating traditional pottery-making. There are captions in English.
Hue
This nightly market is mainly focused on local arts and crafts, but there are also simple cafes and bars perfect for a riverside snack and a drink.
Cambodia
The northwesternmost of the three stupas at Udong, built by King Chey Chetha II (r 1618–26) to hold the ashes of his predecessor, King Soriyopor.
Sapa
Sapa's small stone church was built by the French and is still a central landmark. It opens for Mass on Sunday and on certain evenings for prayers.
Malaysia
A vast arc of polished steel, this futuristic cable-stayed bridge joins Presint 2 and 8. It offers a marvellous vantage point towards Putra Mosque.
Con Dao Islands
On the south side of Con Son town, this appealing beach has a green mountain backdrop, but there are a good number of fishing boats moored nearby.
Mae Hong Son Province
The Nature Education Centre in the Tham Lot cave complex has basic displays on the area, as well as exhibits of pottery remains found in the cave.
Myanmar (Burma)
Monywa's most impressive temple is a gilded work one block west of the clock tower in the centre of town.
Phuket Town
A crimson-coloured Sino-Portuguese facade with bright-yellow flourishes, at the heart of old Phuket Town, gives way to this quiet Chinese shrine.
Sulawesi
A collection of wooden coffins shaped like boats and buffalo. Further up the road at Buntu Balla, traditional weavers can often be found working.
Cat Ba Island
The market at the northern end of Cat Ba Town's harbour is a scruffy local affair with twitching crabs, jumbo shrimp and pyramids of fresh fruit.
East Java
On the very western tip of the island is Sambilangan, where there’s a beach and a lonely 90m lighthouse that gazes out over the Madura Strait.
Myanmar (Burma)
This large, gilded stupa is in Hantharwady village, opposite the crumbling remains of Le-htat-gyi Paya.
West Sumatra
More of a landmark than genuine sight, this central undercover market is popular with locals here to shop for fresh produce and everyday items.
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The only gallery in Singapore specialising in Australian Indigenous art, Redot sources its captivating pieces from community-based art centres.
Manila
A rotunda memorial at the busy intersection of T Morato and Timog Ave, which commemorates the 24 boy scouts who died in a plane crash in 1963.
Semarang
Semarang harbour is worth a look to see the pinisi (schooners) and other traditional oceangoing vessels that dock at Tambak Lorok.
Chiang Mai
The 'Elephant Gate' is the north gate of the old city. A morning fresh market and nighttime food stalls set up daily just outside the gate.
Kalimantan
Step into this 1898 temple, and the hobbit-sized candles and incense coils that smoulder for days will transport you 3000km north to China.
Chiang Mai
A large and colourful wát that comes alive for Dhevo Rohana, a merit-making ceremony during Auk Phansa (Buddhist Lent).
Southeast Luzon
In the remote northwest of the island, this is a long, pristine stretch of sand near Caramoran, its coral formations good for snorkelling.
Kuta & Legian
Tuban's beach is a mixed bag. There are wide and mellow stretches of sand to the south but near the Discovery Mall it disappears entirely.
Around Manila
This majestic church, dating from 1595 and rebuilt in 1737 after being destroyed by fire, dominates the town centre and is worth a visit.
Northwest Vietnam
You’ll find woven shoulder bags, scarves, silver buttons and necklaces and other hill-tribe crafts at this market in the north of town.
George Town
On the southern side of the Padang is this neoclassical building dating back to the 19th century.
Bangkok
This is a tiny museum – really a small assemblage of religious paraphernalia and knick-knacks – inside Ko Kret's Wat Poramai Yikawat.
Eastern Visayas
Near Esperanza on Pacijan's northwest tip is touristy Timubo Cave, where a set of (slippery) stairs leads down to a refreshing cave pool.
Mandalay
This pagoda's claim to fame – besides its gold stupa – is a Buddha image that supposedly dates to the reign of Indian emperor Ashoka.
Phnom Penh
A colourful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city (near Independence Monument) that was established as a sanctuary for holy writings.
Kanchanaburi Province
Immediately west of the old village, this small park has some rusted old machinery and dilapidated buildings from E-Thong's mining days.
Kota Kinabalu
The Central Market is a bustling spot for people watching, with locals going about their daily business as they shop for fresh produce.
Semarang
Facing the Pasar Johar market, Semarang's Grand Mosque is the main, although obviously far from the only, focus of worship in the city.
Chin State
Built in 1908, this temple is noteworthy for the strange teak pillar with 1000 small sitting Buddha images carved by a well-known monk.
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