Sarawak
A beach with showers, lockers and places to eat. Situated across the parking lot from Sarawak Cultural Village.
Must-see attractions in Southeast Asia
Baguio
Didn't realise Baguio was so cold? The Night Market is a great place to find a cheap used hoodie or a raincoat.
Yogyakarta
This central, open-air mosque, built in a traditional Javanese architectural style, is the largest in the city.
Myanmar (Burma)
This whitewashed pagoda complex, topped with the occasional gold-leafed stupa, dates back to the Bagan period.
Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center
Banglamphu
This three-storey structure hosts changing exhibitions mostly featuring mixed-media contemporary domestic art.
Malang
For those who love wafting incense, flickering candles and the rituals associated with Chinese belief systems.
East Java
One of the few sights in Banyuwangi is this dragon-encrusted temple, built in 1784. It’s well worth a peek.
Battambang
Dating from 1888, Wat Phiphétaram shows definite Thai influence in the style of its decorative architecture.
Banyak Islands
Uninhabited small island with white sandy beach, popular with day trippers from neighbouring Banyak islands.
Luang Prabang
This monastery close to That Chomsi features a number of gold Buddhas nestled into rocky clefts and niches.
Lampang
Dating back to 1809, this Buddhist temple is named after Mae Suchada, the central figure in a local legend.
Cat Ba Island
This monument stands up on imaginatively named Mountain No 1, the hillock opposite the pier in Cat Ba Town.
Vientiane
Huge government building that occasionally plays host to government-approved dance or musical performances.
Chiang Mai
Stop by this serene, riverside wát when you're in the area seeking out the city's best kôw soy.
Chiang Mai
These two elephant statues in stucco pavilions were said to have been erected by King Chao Kavila in 1800.
Sentosa Island
The most popular of Sentosa's three beaches is jam-packed with beach activities, eateries and bars.
Penang
Within the Fisheries Research Institute, this small aquarium houses 25 tanks filled with colourful fish.
Hue
The five cannons next to Quang Duc Gate represent the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Kuching
The sculpture consists of sinister-looking metal cats that glare down at you with menacing hollow eyes.
Padangbai
A small Hindu temple in the western section of Padangbai; to find it, continue walking past the mosque.
Northern Laos
Wat Sisavang sports some older monks' quarters as well as a gaudily ornate new bell tower and gateway.
Kuala Terengganu
This landmark bridge was under construction at the time of research. It's due to be completed in 2019.
Phnom Penh
The bell of this tower is rung to order the gates of the Royal Palace compound to be opened or closed.
Malang
A historic Catholic church, founded in the colonial days, but with a still-devoted local congregation.
Myanmar (Burma)
One of the biggest stupas in the Inwa area, gold-topped Nogatataphu dominates the village 'skyline'.
Bangkok
Siam Park City features more than 30 rides and a water park with the largest wave pool in the world.
Banda Aceh
A legacy of Dutch rule is this rather squat 1880s water tower, which now stands as a city landmark.
Mui Ne
Mui Ne's main market is a traditional nontouristy affair where locals shop for food and essentials.
Myanmar (Burma)
This gilded statue of Aung San on horseback is a handy landmark when navigating the centre of town.
Luang Prabang
Riverside Wat Xienleck has an Angkorian-style brick stupa that looks like it's about to fall over.
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This 3.6m-high pagoda was built in tribute to Major-General Lim Bo Seng, a Singaporean WWII hero.
East Bali
Ketewel is known for its surfing, which demands advanced skills; it's a tricky reef-rocky right.
Myanmar (Burma)
This pretty pagoda is located on an artificial rock about two-thirds of the way along the beach.
Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Hindu Temple
Kuching
This usually peaceful temple comes alive with the chanting of traditional Hindu songs on Friday.
Myanmar (Burma)
Get up early if you want to browse the village market, located behind Chaung Tha's bus station.
Vientiane
This centrally located temple has a convenient entrance on Rue Fa Ngoum, the riverfront road.
Northwestern Cambodia
This beautiful wat has a colourful and eclectic merging of old and new Buddhist architecture.
Northwestern Cambodia
This dam, built during the Khmer Rouge era, is now a popular local fishing and bathing spot.
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