Vientiane
Also known as Vientiane Cathedral, this is the spiritual home of Catholicism in Laos, built during the French colonial period in 1928.
Must-see attractions in Southeast Asia
Siem Reap
This wat north of town is built on the site of an early Angkorian brick temple, which still stands today at the rear of the compound.
Phnom Penh
This building once housed richly decorated sacred texts written on palm leaves (now moved to the safety of air-conditioned storage).
Udon Thani Province
This small shady temple 700m southeast of the village features some curious Buddhist art, including many Buddhas covered with coins.
Phnom Penh
This building was traditionally used for royal dining; today it is used for ceremonial apsara (nymph) dances and training.
Surabaya
The impressive Indo-European–style Gedung PTP XXII government office building is worth seeking out if you're an architecture fan.
Manila
Fortified bastion shaped like an ace of spades dating back to 1586, making it one of the oldest stone fortifications in Intramuros.
Myanmar (Burma)
Cross the road bridge to reach the wooden pier leading to pretty Antaka Yele Paya, a small pagoda perched on an island in the lake.
Phnom Penh
This small structure was used by the king and other royal family members to mount and dismount the royal elephants for ceremonies.
Kalimantan
Built to house a sultan's seven daughters, this original, rambling wooden compound fights against gravity among well-kept gardens.
Khmer Minority People’s Museum
Tra Vinh
This nicely presented Khmer Minority People’s Museum displays photos, costumes and other artefacts of traditional Khmer culture.
Lampang
A small museum with a display of Lanna artefacts on the grounds of Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao.
West Sumatra
Pasar Atas is a large, colourful daily market crammed with stalls selling fruit and vegetables, second-hand clothing and crafts.
Medan
One of several fine examples of ornate Dutch colonial buildings in downtown Medan is the stately town hall, constructed in 1908.
George Town
Some of the Penang Museum's temporary exhibitions can be seen here at their main offices in the buildings of a former hospital.
Manila
This gigantic 3D relief map of the Philippines is at the far eastern end of Rizal Park.
Vigan
In barangay Camanggaan, just a 10-minute tricycle ride southeast of Vigan, you can watch abel hand-weavers in action.
West Sumatra
The semi-grotty Air Panas hot springs near the village of Semurup (11km north of Sungai Penuh) are hugely popular with locals.
Lampang
A brief but engaging museum that employs multimedia displays to tell the story of the history, people and culture of Lampang.
Bangkok Region
This museum, run by the Bangkok-based NGO Empower, seeks to destigmatise Thailand's sex industry. Visits by appointment only.
Battambang
On Battambang's east bank, Wat Kandal features interesting vihear (temple) paintings and wooden decorative carvings.
Kuching
An imposing white building with gilded domes, this is one of three Sikh temples in Sarawak (the others are in Sibu and Miri).
West Java
A green-tea plantation and processing factory 20km north of Cianjur. The site also includes a silkworm farm and flower farms.
Bandung
Overlooked by the Grand Mosque, the city's main square is a grassy expanse and a hub of bustling activity at almost anytime.
Bellevue Ginger Garden & Aviary
Penang
Located in front of the only hotel on Penang Hill, this small garden and aviary is stocked with a handful of exotic birds.
Con Dao Islands
The ruins of this bridge, built by prisoners under the French occupation, lie in the hills 1km northwest of Con Son town.
Northwestern Cambodia
This large, dusky-red monument is a replica of the mother ship in Phnom Penh and marks the centre of Kompong Chhnang.
Bandung
One of Bandung's most beautifully restored period buildings, though you can only gaze at it from behind the railings.
Malang
The flower market, Pasar Bunga, is pleasantly sited around a river valley and is the place to stroll in the morning.
North Sulawesi
Here master craftsman build stunning Minahasa-style wooden homes to be disassembled and shipped to their new owners.
Coron Town
A common stop on island-hopping trips to Coron Island is Banol Beach, a small sandy area with shelter from the sun.
Malang
Malang's central mosque is a pincushion of minarets that overlooks one end of the alun-alun (main square).
Siem Reap
A traditional Buddhist temple in the heart of Siem Reap, this is the easiest one to explore for the casual visitor.
Samakkee Charity Foundation Temple
Chiang Mai
Full of writhing dragons, Chiang Mai's biggest Chinese temple stands in a huge lot behind the Anusarn Night Bazaar.
Northwestern Cambodia
Kompong Chhnang's central market has plenty of cheap and cheerful food stalls and is a bustling hub of local life.
Chiang Mai
The weatherboard First Church was built in classic American style in 1868 by the Laos Mission from North Carolina.
Myanmar (Burma)
About 2 miles south of central Pathein stands this temple patterned after the Mahabodhi stupa in Bodhgaya, India.
Phuket
A wide beach on Rawai's east coast that's OK for swimming and is popular with kitesurfers from November to April.
Banyak Islands
Offers some excellent snorkelling. Dugongs are sometimes sighted in the mornings off the island’s north shore.
Ho Chi Minh City
A glitzy promenade of eating and shopping along a scooped-out section of canal in Saigon's upmarket District 7.
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