Destinations all over Asia!

1. Ma. Angela G. Francisco

3. Tokyo Japan
In 2012, the World City
Survey ranked Tokyo
as the world's cleanest
and safest city. Japan’s
capital since 1603,
21st-century Tokyo is
home to more than 13
million people in a
bustling metropolis that
melds old with new.
Shanghai China
A 2012 report
released by the
China Tourism
Academy ranked
Shanghai the top
tourist destination on

4. Chiang Mai, Thailand
With the Tourism
Authority of Thailand
predicting significant
increases in tourist
arrivals in 2013, Chiang
Mai is a city on the
move.
Siem
Reap, Cambodia
The 2 million people
who visit the the world-
famous temples of
Cambodia’s Angkor
Wat every year make

5. Agra, India
Agra is home to the
UNESCO World
Heritage-listed Taj
Mahal, and an
essential destination
on your Asia itinerary.
Bali, Indonesia
"Travel + Leisure"
magazine ranked Bali
number two on its
World's Best Islands list
for 2012. From its
unspoiled beaches to
its lush mountain

6. The Maldives
Readers of
SmartTravelAsia.com
ranked the Maldives
as Asia's fourth best
holiday destination in
2012.
Petra, Jordan
One of the official
seven wonders of the
world, Petra in west
Asia is Jordan's most
prized tourist

7. Located in
northern
Vietnam, Halong
Bay is a
recognized
Natural Wonder
of the World.
Si Phan Don, Laos
Ranked among the
top four tourist
destinations in Laos
by Touropia, Si Phan
Don is something of
a secret destination

8. Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand's capital is
split into 50 unique
districts. Hit up
Pratunam or Siam
Square for premium
shopping, then unwind
in the European-style
gardens of Dusit.
Tokyo, Japan
Tradition collides
with pop culture in
Tokyo, where you
can reverently
wander ancient
temples before

9. Here, you'll find a wealth
of history, both ancient
(the Hall of Preserving
Harmony, Summer
Palace, Forbidden City)
and more recent
(Chairman Mao
Memorial Hall,
Tiananmen Square).Shanghai, China
The largest city in
China is also its
most
cosmopolitan,
offering visitors a
chance to

10. Hong Kong, China
Delectable dim sum,
floating islands, and a
one-of-a-kind skyline
are just some of Hong
Kong’s unique features.
Singapore, Singapore
The Singapore
cityscape looks like it
was ripped from the
pages of a science
fiction comic book. If
you’re hungry for a
true Singapore
experience, sample

11. Kyoto, Japan
The shrines and
temples of Kyoto offer a
rare link between
modern life in the city
and its very ancient
past.
Male
The island
capital of the
Maldives teems
with high rises
and narrow

12. Ubud, Indonesia
The village cluster of Ubud is
the ideal place to try a famed
Balinese massage and soak
up the ambiance of one of
Asia’s top spa destinations.
Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is the business
and cultural hub of
South Korea, where
skyscrapers tower
over Buddhist

13. Taipei, Taiwan
You can eat very well—and
very cheaply—in Taipei. The
restaurants may not look
posh, but the quality of the
food is superlative.
Hanoi, Vietnam
The charming
Vietnamese capital
has aged well,
preserving the Old
Quarter, monuments
and colonial
architecture, while

14. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam's bustling largest
city sets the cultural and
economic pace for the
country.
New Delhi, India
New Delhi is all at
once chaotic and
calm, a
complicated city
where cows often
wander the shanty-

15. Hoi An, Vietnam
This city on the central
Vietnamese coast is a
well-preserved example
of the important
Southeast Asian trading
port it was from the 15th-
19th centuries.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal’s capital is
surrounded by a valley
full of historic
sites, ancient
temples, shrines, and
fascinating villages.
Mingle with locals and
animals amid Durbar

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Luang Prabang, Laos
This UNESCO World
Heritage Site is the former
capital of Laos, and you'll see
everything from golden-
roofed temples to vestiges of
colonial French architecture
here.
Jaipur, India
If you take one look
at the glorious
stucco buildings
that line Jaipur's
wide streets, you'll
understand why

17. Xi'an, China
Today the walls of the Ming
dynasty and the Tang palace
walls hint at the Xi’an’s
glorious past. Stare in awe at
the Terracotta Army, 7,000
terracotta statues of Qin
Bingmayong Bowuguan
warriors and soldiers.
Goa, India
The sandy coast of Goa is
perfect for reclining by the
sea. Nestle into a
cushioned chair at a
beach shack and savor a
curry while you sip a
Kingfisher beer, watching
the sun slip lazily below
the horizon. In Old Goa,
the beautiful Basilica of
Bom Jesus is a UNESCO

18. Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Explore the city's temples,
palaces, and the remnants of
its French colonial history.
Just outside the city, the The
Killing Fields (Choeung Ek)
are a reminder of
Cambodia's tragic past-- a
somber contrast to the
booming city of today.
Mumbai (Bombay),
India
Though Mumbai
can feel chaotic
and crowded, there
are peaceful
moments to be
found here. Nibble

19. Halong Bay, Viet
Travelers visit Halong Bay
for an up-close look at its
amazing limestone
islands, rock formations
and caves. Whittled away
over centuries by wind and
water, they’re breathtaking.
Rent a kayak or a junk
boat, or take a tour to
explore.Hoh Xil, Tibet
It’s not hard to see
why Tibetian plateau
Hoh Xil is the world’s
third least populated
area.
The 45,000-square-
kilometer nature
reserve sits at 4,700
meters above sea

20. An Bang Beach, Vietnam
Coastal old town Hoi An in
Central Vietnam is best
known for its bespoke tailors’
shops, excellent beaches
and fresh seafood. Most
tourists head to Cua Dai
beach at the end of Cua Dai
road, some four kilometers
out of town.
Shodoshima, Japan
Shodoshima, or the Island
of Little Beans, is Japan’s
take on Mediterranean
sensibilities.
Although you’d be hard-
pressed to find a foreign
traveler who knows about
the island, it’s famous
among Japanese

21. The Wild Wall, China
The Great Wall of China
might have kept out
barbarian hordes, but is futile
against Chinese kitsch. The
Wall's most popular areas --
Badaling and Mutianyu -- are
often overrun with tourists
and hawkers.
Garden of
Dreams, Nepal
After spending a
few days in
Nepal’s chaotic
capital of
Kathmandu, head

22. Ratu Boko, Indonesia
The Yogyakarta region is
practically a museum of
Indonesia’s dynastic history.
The famed Buddhist temple
Borobodur and its Hindu
counterpart Prambanan typic
ally lures crowds for its
detailed relief.
Rua da Tercena, Macau
Amid Macau’s casino
boom, the antiquated Rua
da Tercena remains an
overlooked part of town.
A drastic departure from the
overdone tourist kitsch
that’s invaded the other
parts of Macau, Rua da
Tercena reminds visitors of
what the old Macau was

23. Koh Kood, Thailand
Thailand’s Koh Kood is
possibly one of the very few
places that can live up to the
myth of the unpeopled Asian
beachy paradise.
Haedong Yonggung
Temple, South
Korea
Busan’s Haedong
Yonggung Temple is
sits next to a
cliff, making it an
anomaly among
Korea’s other
mountain-facing

24. Tournament, Pakistan
You’ll have to be one die-
hard polo fan to want to
watch the Shandur Polo
Tournament first-hand,
since it’s probably the
most remote polo
tournament in the world.
Sea Urchin farm,
Hong Kong
In a move that can
rival Japan’s famous
fish markets, Hong
Kong’s Sai Kung is
now farming and
dishing up fresh sea

25. Miho Museum, Japan
Like the Guggenheim, the
architecture of Japan’s
magnificent Miho
Museum upstages the art
inside. Not that you can spot
the 250-acre structure from a
distance, since 80 percent of
it is submerged in a
mountain.
Terelj National Park,
Mongolia
Located just 60 km
from the capital, Terelj
National Park offers a
glimpse into nomadic
Mongolian life without
having to journey for
days via truck and
unpaved road. It can
be done in a day, but

26. Haputale, Sri Lanka
The misty Sri Lankan town of
Haputale is a spectacle at
dawn. Every morning,
bundled-up Tamils sell
English vegetables on the
streets while the town’s
clanging bazaars and buses
slowly come alive.
Hai Ba Trung
district, Vietnam
Hanoi’s Old Quarter
and Hoan Kiem Lake
are must-sees on the
tourist circuit. The
traditional
architecture, street
food and chaotic

27. Kota Gede, Indonesia
Most visitor’s first stop in
Yogyakarta is the Sultan’s
palace, the geographical
heart of the city that’s
crawling with tour buses. But
nostalgic Kota Gede, better
known as the old
city, provides an even better
view of Yogyakarta’s history.
Kranji
farms, Singapore
For a bit of rustic
relaxation in the
Lion City, head
over to the suburb
Kranji, which has
close to a dozen

28. Pekan, Malaysia
The Malaysian town of Pekan is
vastly overlooked by the tourist
circuit, and we prefer it that way.
Pekan is located on the banks of
the Pahang River, and its relative
anonymity among foreign tourists
means that locals still giggle shyly
when they spot strangers.
Serosugil, South
Korea
With funky
boutiques and
offbeat eateries
galore, Garosugil
used to be the
hippest spot in
Seoul.

29. Architectural
Museum, Japan
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air
Architectural Museum isn’t
your average stuffy, boxed-in
depositary. It bends time and
space by transporting
preserved historic buildings
from around the country and
cramming it into seven
hectares of open space.
Burma
Many politically
minded travelers
have avoided the
tumultuous Burma
since the 1990s
under the urging of
opposition leader
Aung San Suu Kyi,
but now, thanks to

31. Manila American Cemetery
and Memorial, Taguig City
This monument includes the
graves of thousands of
Americans who died fighting
in the Philippines in World
War II.
Corregidor Island,
Manila
This tadpole-shaped rock
island is the largest of five
islandsbetween the
historical Bataan and
Cavite shores. Some
geologists theorize that
Corregidor was once part
of a huge volcano that
erupted on one side and
gradually eroded to
become partly invisible

32. Ariel's Point
Ariel’s Point is a breathtaking
eco-adventure destination
located a short and scenic boat
ride away from Boracay Island.
Ariel’s Point is the perfect
daytime venue for Boracay
travelers who want to
experience the natural beauty of
the Philippines while also
meeting fellow travelers.Boracay
White Beach
Boracay’s most
popular beach is
famous for its
amazing sunsets
and its white sand

33. Diniwid Beach
A cliffside footpath connects
this small, serene beach with
its louder and larger cousin,
White Beach. A great place
for a quiet picnic.
University of
Santo Tomas
This is the oldest
university in Asia,
founded in 1611,
and is one of the
world’s largest
Roman Catholic

34. If your looking for a
colder place near Metro
Manila which is the
capital of the Philippines
Tagaytay is the right
place for you. Only 2-3
hrs. from the Manila you
can reach the beautiful
place of Tagaytay.La union
is known for their beautiful
beaches if you are seeking
for some water adventures
La union might fit to your
taste. If you just want to
relax, swim, snorkeling or
lets just say you want some
child friendly waves La

35. Puerto Galera
is a mix of water adventure and
camping experience because
even the island is surrounded
by the water the island itself is
surrounded by lush mountains
so if you are tired and worn out
with the water you should try to
go to their mountains and forest
and maybe have some
overnight camping.
Corregidor Island
Lets go now in one of
the historical places in
the
Philippines Corregidor I
sland. This place is the
last island in the
Philippines that
captured by the
Japanese this is very
historic and

36. Baguio city is one of the
coldest place in the
Philippines because of this
high altitude location they
consider the Baguio city as
the Summer Capital of the
Philippines, because the best
time to go there is obviously
summer when the
temperature in Metro Manila
reach "37 degree Celsius".
Boracay
is very famous because
of their white sand
beach which is their
sands is very glassy-
smooth. This island of
Boracay is very tourist
friendly in fact they

37. *BANAUE RICE
TERRACES*
Where now in our top 4, how
can i forgot the 2000 yrs old
Banaue rice terraces in Mt.
province this terraces made
by "Ifugao" a native Filipino
and they made it by their own
bare hands.
*SAGADA*
If you are a nature lover or
a hiker Sagada will be
your paradise. This is one
of the newest tourist
destination in the
Philippines because this is
too far from the Manila
only few people try to go

38. *PAGUDPUD*
Second to the last place in
the Philippines "PAGUDPUD"
. Their beach was
speechless because of its
crystal clear water and a
white sand beach.
*PALAWAN*
My Top 1 tourist
destination in the
Philippines is
"PALAWAN". Lets
just simplify
Palawan all the
tourist spot that i
mentioned just put

39. Chocolate Hills is a series of
1,268 perfectly
symmetrical, haycock-
shaped hills that rise some
30 meters above the ground.
A National Geologic
Monument, these
unique, rock formations were
cast after million years of
evolution.Land of Plenty
"Kadayawan sa
Dabaw" is Davao
City's premier
festival and
showcases the
natural and

40. The capital of the Philippines
- its heart and soul -- is
Manila. It sets the rhythm of
life in this archipelago and is
a pulsating hub that blends
the Oriental with the
Occidental, the quaint with
the modern, the mundane
with the extraordinary.
The Last Frontier
Unique to Palawan is its
megadiversity.
For a long time, Palawan's
bountiful resources,
abundant wildlife and
extraordinary natural
beauty are known only to
the many ethnic
communities that thrive in

41. Camarines Sur
Better known as CamSur, the
province had a dramatic
117.2 % increase in tourists,
welcoming an estimated 1.5
million visitors last year. In
2008, more than 720,000
went wakeboarding at the
CamSur Watersports
Complex.
Cagayan de Oro
The City of White
Water Rafting and
River Trekking,
Cagayan de Oro
not only boasts of
splendid views but
also very warm and

42. Three to four hours awa y
from Manila, the province has
some 170 kilometers of
beaches with reefs, diving
areas, and surfing spots. The
Fiesta Poon Bato (Feast of
the Sacred Stone) in January
is a religious festival in honor
of the Catholic Lady of Peace
and Good Voyage, and
attracts more than half a
million tourists every year.
Siargao Islands, Surigao
del Norte
Known as the top surfing
island in the
Philippines, Siargao is
often overlooked as a
beachcomber’s paradise.
There are breaks for
beginner
surfers, moderate ones
and even pros looking for
three-meter-high waves.

43. On Great Santa Cruz
Island, pulverized red
coral washed up from the
sea floor mixes with
white sand to produce a
pink-hued beach.
It’s a different version of
perfection: the powdery
beach competes with the
blue and green shades of
the sea.Pagudpud/Bangui, Ilocos
Norte
Along the northern tip of the
island of Luzon sits the
coastal town of Pagudpud.
It’s a quiet, sleepy and rural
community, with little overt
commercialism.
Perhaps because it takes
time and effort to reach
Pagudpud, the wide and

44. APO ISLAND
Apo Island is a
small, pristine island
surrounded by calm and
clear waters. It is perfect
for underwater activities
such as snorkeling and
diving; it has even been
rated as one of the best
dive sites in the world.APO REEF
NATURAL PARK
Apo Reef is
recognized as one of
the largest coral reef
systems in the
world, second only to
the Great Barrier
Reef in Australia. The
Apo Reef Natural

45. BATANES. The Batanes
group of islands is located at
the northernmost tip of
Philippine territory. It is
known for its scenic waters
and terrain and clean
environment
BIRI ISLAND
ROCK
FORMATION. The
Biri Island rock
formation is
composed of four
small, rocky islands
located in that

46. that Surigao has to offer. In
the town of Socorro in Surigao
del Norte lies the Bucas
Grande Islands or the Sohoton
Cove National Park. This
island is packed with
numerous caves and white
sand
beaches, waterfalls, mangrove
s, iron woods, inland
lakes, fishing grounds, and
corals.
CALAGUAS ISLAND
The Calaguas Islands
are located in the
Municipality of
Vinzons, in the
Province of Camarines
Norte. It is known for its
pristine beaches—the
most popular among
these is the Mahabang
Buhangin beach, which

47. BUSUANGA AND CORON. Both
located in the municipality of
Coron in Palawan, these
destinations have been cited by
the National Geographic
Traveler Magazine as one of the
Top 10 scuba sites in the world.
These destinations are the most
popular sites for wreck diving in
the Philippines.CAMIGUIN ISLAND.
Camiguin is the country’s
second-smallest
province. In spite of this,
the island packs quite a
punch. It has three
mountains, three hot
springs, two waterfalls,
and one active volcano.

48. CAMOTES ISLAND. The
Camotes Islands are located
in the Camotes Sea, off the
coast of the Province of
Cebu. It is known for its
crystal clear waters,
extremely fine white sand,
and the spectacular view of
sunset that it offers.
CARAMOAN
ISLANDS. The
Caramoan islands
stem from the rugged
Caramoan Peninsula,
which is located in
the province of
Camarines Sur. The
islands, however, are
isolated from the

49. and wildlife reserve, located
in Barangay Bulata,
Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
It is covered with a rainforest
and has five lagoons, three of
which are landlocked and two
of which are flooded at high
tide and colonized by coral
and reef fish species. The
island is fringed with beaches
where turtles nest. It is also
surrounded by diverse coral
reefs.
DONSOL. Donsol is
known primarily for
whale watching. Here
tourists can interact
with whale sharks
(butanding in local
parlance) by
snorkeling, diving, or
by simply waiting for
them in areas where
they come right up to

50. FORMATION. The
Kapurpurawan rock formation
is located on the rocky coast
of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. It is
known for its creamy white
and streamlined limestone
formations, which have been
sculpted by different oceanic
and weather forces. Burgos
is located on the
northwestern tip of Ilocos
Norte.
LAKE SEBU. Lake
Sebu is one of the
Philippines’ most
important watersheds
and a major provider of
irrigation to the
provinces of Sultan
Kudarat and South
Cotabato. It is located
in the ancestral domain
of the T'boli and Ubo

51. MT. KANLAON. Mt. Kanlaon
bisects the Negros
Island, and it is also the
highest peak in Central
Visayas. This makes it
popular among mountain
climbers and hikers. The fact
that it is an active volcano
adds a certain kind of thrill.
Mt. Kanlaon is truly only for
the daring.MT. PINATUBO. Mt.
Pinatubo is no longer the
terror that it was more
than two decades ago. It
is now a prime tourist
destination which offers
various kinds of
adventures for those gutsy
enough to go through it.
You could trek through
Pinatubo’s Crow Valley
Canyon, view its crater
through a chartered light

52. Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva
Vizcaya. It is the Philippines’
third highest mountain and
Luzon’s highest peak. The
mountain hosts more than
five hundred plant species.
The dwarf bamboo, for
instance, is endemic to the
mountain. It also houses
several endangered species
of mammals. Mount Pulag is
definitely a haven for nature
lovers.
PAGUDPUD BEACH.
Pagudpud is a coastal
town located at the
northernmost tip of Ilocos
Norte. It is known as the
“Boracay of the North”, but
it has so much more to
offer apart from its pristine
coastline. Pagudpud’s
Bangui Bay also features
20 wind turbines, which
makes it Southeast Asia’s
first windmill farm.

53. of Dauis and Panglao, in the
province of Bohol. It is known
for its white sand beaches,
several resorts, and over the
years has emerged as one of
the Philippines’ top beach
destinations. It has been
cited in CNN Travel as one of
the Philippines’ best beaches
and island destinations.; It is
a pleasant alternative to the
much more popular Boracay.
SAGADA. Sagada is
already well-known
for its rice
terraces, but the
Sumaguing Caves
provide a different
kind of adventure
altogether. The
Sumaguing Caves
are the largest of

54. is an island of nine
municipalities in the province
of Surigao del Norte. Known
as the “Surfing Capital of the
Philippines”, Siargao is
mainly responsible for
introducing surfing to the
country. Apart from
surfing, Siargao is also open
to other activities such as
cave explorations and rock
climbing.
SIQUIJOR ISLAND.
Siquijor is the third
smallest province in the
Philippines. It is
recognized as a center of
mystic power and a capital
of mystic activities and
black magic. Siquijor is
known for the infamous
agimat and gayuma. In
spite of this, Siquijor offers
incredible sites and sights
and is rapidly becoming

55. TAYTAY. Taytay is a highly
popular wreck diving site in
the northern coast of
Palawan. It is also a famous
site for dolphin watching.
Taytay also has several
easily accessible historical
landmarks. It was one of the
12 finalists in the 2013
Tourism for Tomorrow
Awards.TUBBATAHA REEFS
NATURAL PARK. The
Tubbataha Reefs Natural
Park has been declared a
UNESCO World Heritage
Site because of its incredibly
diverse marine species. It
has huge coral atolls and
crystal clear water, which
makes it perfect for diving
and live board diving
excursions. Tourists can also
visit the Ranger Station at
reef’s sandbars. The