Must-see attractions in Southeast Asia

  • Mai Chau Market

    Mai Chau

    Mai Chau's main central market spills out onto the surrounding streets every Sunday morning.

  • Khmer Rouge–Era Dam

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This dam, built during the Khmer Rouge era, is now a popular local fishing and bathing spot.

  • Large Reclining Figure

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Seemingly rising out of the water, this is one of artist Henry Moore's largest commissions.

  • Sacred Tree

    Nusa Lembongan

    Look for the enormous sacred tree amid Pura Segara.

  • Putra World Trade Centre

    Kuala Lumpur

    A vast convention and exhibition centre built in 1984 where concerts are occasionally held.

  • Old Anglican Cemetery

    Kuching

    A number of the gravestones here – there are just a few dozen – go back to the 1840s.

  • King's Residence

    Phnom Penh

    The official residence of King Sihamoni and his family is not open to the general public.

  • Nam Tok Kong Kaew

    Khao Yai National Park

    Little Nam Tok Kong Kaew sits just 150m from the Khao Yai National Park visitors centre.

  • Meuraxa Mass Grave

    Banda Aceh

    Near Uleh-leh port, this is the most easily accessible of the 2004 tsunami mass graves.

  • Wat Chetawan

    Chiang Mai

    Historic wát just east of the old city with an ancient-looking mosaic-decorated stupa.

  • Penang State Gallery

    George Town

    This commercial-feeling museum offers a rather breezy overview of the state's history.

  • Mesjid Nurul Iman

    Senggigi

    A useful landmark in the heart of Senggigi, although not especially notable otherwise.

  • Clock Tower

    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai's 'main' clock tower lights up at night and is a popular photo opportunity.

  • Six Brushstrokes

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Swing by to check out these six aluminium sculptures by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.

  • Wat Si Vieng Song

    Vang Vieng

    Located at the northern end of town, Wat Si Vieng Song is an active Buddhist temple.

  • Wat

    Northern Laos

    This peaceful temple is worth a visit given the limited sightseeing options in town.

  • Quang Cong Pagoda

    Phan Rang & Thap Cham

    The 135-year old Quang Cong Pagoda is a colourful Chinese temple in the town centre.

  • Pantai Keramas

    East Bali

    Villa and hotel projects are sprouting here. The surf is consistent and world-class.

  • Pineapple Lab

    Manila

    A gallery and creative events space in Makati. Soon to relocate to upper Burgos St.

  • Jaro Belfry

    Iloilo

    A lonely old figure standing high and handsome on the edge of Jaro's Belfry Plaza.

  • Psar Nath

    Battambang

    Battambang's central market is a notable piece of art deco modernist architecture.

  • Philatelic Museum

    Chiang Mai

    Housed in the old city post office, this museum has lots of historic Thai stamps.

  • Harmony Arch

    Kuching

    An ornate arch that marks the official entrance to Kuching's Chinatown district.

  • Pratu Phi

    Nakhon Ratchasima Province

    Phimai city's northern gate, built by King Jayavarman VII in the 13th century.

  • Lighthouse

    Gili Trawangan

    A landmark useful for directions near the cross-island road (Jl Villa Kelapa).

  • Hoi Tinh Pagoda

    Mui Ne

    This Buddhist pagoda is above the road on the eastern end of the Mui Ne strip.

  • Pratu Hin

    Nakhon Ratchasima Province

    Phimai city's western gate, built by King Jayavarman VII in the 13th century.

  • Old Dutch Warehouses

    Singaraja

    Check out the cinematically decrepit old Dutch warehouses opposite the water.

  • Bird

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    A voluptuous bronze sculpture by Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero.

  • Chinese Welcome Gate

    Chiang Mai

    The entrance to Chinatown is marked by this traditional Chinese welcome gate.

  • Dai Beach

    Phu Quoc Island

    A relatively isolated northern beach that retains its remote tropical charm.

  • Candi Dwarawati

    Central Java

    The restored Candi Dwarawati is on the northern outskirts of Dieng village.

  • Cat Fountain

    Kuching

    An assemblage of polychrome cats who pose and preen amid the passing cars.

  • Main Market

    Northern Laos

    Tucked in the valley behind Fort Carnot is Huay Xai's vibrant main market.

  • Market

    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai's main market for fresh produce. It's busiest in the morning.

  • Masjid Padang Bai

    Padangbai

    Small mosque located at the west end of Padangbai, near the post office.

  • Seeds

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This large granite sculpture is by Singaporean sculpture Han Sai Por.

  • Wat Sangker

    Battambang

    This substantial wat sits along the east bank of the Sangker River.

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