10 popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia

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Southeast Asian region began to attract the attention of world travelers. Because what? This is because the cost of travel in Southeast Asia popular cheap. The cost of accommodation, transportation, meals, and admission tourist spots in Southeast Asia tend to be lower than in Europe or America. Not only are low travel costs, Southeast Asia also offers a wide variety of attractive tourist destinations for tourist activities. Nature area with a beautiful view to the modern tourist who comes to casino has been available in the ASEAN region. Here are 10 popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Who does not know Angkor Wat? Similar buildings of the temple that stands firmly near the town of Siem Reap, Cambodia, is known as the largest religious monument in the world. Angkor Wat stood firm for more than 900 years and brought the Khmer architectural style staircase steps and filled with elaborate reliefs. This place is increasingly popular with tourists the world after becoming the location filming of the movie box office "Tomb Raider".

Apart form the magnificent buildings and exotic, Angkor Wat also offers beautiful natural scenery and tranquil atmosphere. Angkor Wat is surrounded by shady green trees while its location is somewhat separate from the bustle of the city. Visit Angkor Wat, tourists will feel as detached from 21st century life and crawl back into the past.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Do not miss a visit to Halong Bay when traveling to Vietnam. Halong Bay or Ha Long Bay offers a bewitching scenery serene green lagoons decorated with huge limestone cliffs. Ha Long Bay in the region which spans 1,553 square miles, scattered around a large boulder 1900-2000. The background of the clear blue sky enhance the beauty of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Not surprisingly, then Halong Bay has been named as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Behind the beauty of Halong Bay, tucked an interesting legend. It is said that when the people of Vietnam fought against the invaders, the gods send a dragon to protect their families. The dragon then spit out jade and gems that turned into rock cliffs to deter invaders entering the territory of Vietnam. The area where the dragon descended later known as Halong Bay. In the local language, it means Halong Bay Dragon bay.

Bromo National Park, Indonesia

Among the many beautiful places in Indonesia, the National Park Bromo-Tengger-Semeru is one special. Tourist attractions are located in the province of East Java has a stunning view of the sunrise. Many travelers are willing to wake up at dawn and traveled long and winding uphill using the jeep just to watch the scenery. Drowsiness and super cold air that surrounds travelers will be quickly forgotten when the sun is perfectly round shape emerged from behind Mount Bromo which looks like tan sand dune.

Luang Prabang, Laos

Secretly, Laos storing attractive tourist destination for sightseeing. Luang Prabang name. Formerly known as the capital of Laos, Luang Prabang is now a special city listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Luang Prabang town appeal lies in the presence of wooden buildings that have Lao style architecture with a touch of Europe. Luang Prabang is also known as one of the cleanest and orderly city in Southeast Asia. Another specialty of Luang Prabang there on 2 rivers flow to fortify the town on the right side and the left.

Borobudur, Indonesia

Not to be outdone by Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Indonesia also has a magnificent religious monument known as Candi Borobudur. The largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia is even older between 200-300 years than Angkor Wat. Borobudur was built by the Sailendra dynasty in the 9th century. The temple building is magnificently decorated by 504 statues of Buddha while the walls are engraved on 2,672 relief panels tell the story of various events ranging from the birth of the Buddha to the daily life of citizens. Although no longer listed as one of the seven wonders of the world, Borobudur remained popular among local and foreign tourists in Indonesia.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Malaysia did have a lovely islands are popular as tourist destinations. The place in question is Langkawi (Langkawi Permata Kedah). Islands which includes 104 small islands (99 at high tide) of a variety of interesting sights such as waterfalls, mountains, rice fields, beautiful gardens, as well as high suspension bridge 125 feet above ground level. However, there is another attraction that makes the popular Langkawi travelers. Langkawi is one of the few tax-free areas in Malaysia.

Boracay, Philippines

As an archipelago, the Philippines has many beautiful islands are suited for a vacation. Boracay is touted as one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. White sandy beaches with crystal clear turquoise colored water into the main attraction of Boracay. Coupled with the warm tropical air and quiet atmosphere, Boracay is a paradise for tourists and honeymooners.

Boracay Island visitors can perform a variety of beach activities such as swimming, sunbathing, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, or kiteboarding. However, natural beauty and serene atmosphere on the island of Boracay usually invites travelers to relax and keep lazing.

Sentosa, Singapore

Not only natural tourism area, Southeast Asia also has tourist attractions and modern luxury. One of the region's most advanced and modern tourist can be found in Sentosa Island, Singapore. Luxury hotels, beautiful beaches, world-class theme parks available in the area of Sentosa. Fun again, all means of transportation in Sentosa Island can be used for free. Sentosa is also the location of the most popular amusement parks in Singapore, namely Universal Studios Singapore - the first amusement park in Southeast Asia with the theme of Hollywood movies under license from Universal Studio USA.

Wat Pho, Thailand

There are many interesting places in Thailand, but tourists usually do not miss a visit to Bangkok. Although it has been developed into a modern metropolis, Bangkok never lost its traditional side. Evidently, the city still has many historic buildings one of which is Wat Pho.

Sacred places of Buddhism is a spectacular save artwork reclining Buddha statue is covered by gold. Therefore, Wat Pho is also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Reclining Buddha Temple). With a length of 46 meters and width of 15 meters, the statue of reclining Buddha at Wat Pho was recorded as the largest Buddha statue in Thailand.

Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

The latter is a tourist destination Gili Trawangan Indonesia. Indonesia has some of the beautiful islands that are free of pollution, one of which is Gili Trawangan in Lombok. How can it be free of pollution? Because the island does not allow any motorized vehicles on the island environment. Tourists and local residents are only allowed to use non-engine transport like bicycles and horse-drawn carriages (cidomo). That's why the quality of water and air in Gili Trawangan is still very awake. Gili Trawangan is also well known as the favorite honeymoon destinations local and foreign tourists.

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