<strong>Asia's most underrated destinations:</strong> These lesser-known spots (like Vietnam's Lan Ha Bay, pictured) will make you hungry for travel again. Click through to get inspired.
Asia's most underrated destinations: These lesser-known spots (like Vietnam's Lan Ha Bay, pictured) will make you hungry for travel again. Click through to get inspired.
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<strong>Nikko, Japan:</strong> Nikko National Park stretches across three prefectures and is home to some of the country's most striking waterfalls.
Nikko, Japan: Nikko National Park stretches across three prefectures and is home to some of the country's most striking waterfalls.
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<strong>Tengchong, China:</strong> The town in Yunnan province is beloved for its bright-yellow gingko trees, which explode into color in the fall.
Tengchong, China: The town in Yunnan province is beloved for its bright-yellow gingko trees, which explode into color in the fall.
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<strong>Bangladesh:</strong> Ahsan Manzil, nicknamed the pink mosque, is a nature break in the center of busy Dhaka.
Bangladesh: Ahsan Manzil, nicknamed the pink mosque, is a nature break in the center of busy Dhaka.
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<strong>Samosir Island, Indonesia:</strong> Inside one of the world's biggest crater lakes is an island with a unique cultural heritage.
Samosir Island, Indonesia: Inside one of the world's biggest crater lakes is an island with a unique cultural heritage.
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<strong>Davao, Philippines: </strong>Though the country is beloved for its beaches, Davao is a bustling city with street food, night markets and Indigenous culture on display.
Davao, Philippines: Though the country is beloved for its beaches, Davao is a bustling city with street food, night markets and Indigenous culture on display.
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<strong>Dalat, Vietnam:</strong> Located in the highlands, Dalat's cool air makes it a popular place for locals to escape from the city.
Dalat, Vietnam: Located in the highlands, Dalat's cool air makes it a popular place for locals to escape from the city.
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<strong>Skardu, Pakistan: </strong>The Gilit Baltistan region is where some of the world's tallest peaks, including K2, dominate the sky.
Skardu, Pakistan: The Gilit Baltistan region is where some of the world's tallest peaks, including K2, dominate the sky.
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<strong>Isaan, Thailand:</strong> The country's less-explored northeast is where you'll find sites like the ancient Khmer ruins of Phenom Rung in Buriram (pictured).
Isaan, Thailand: The country's less-explored northeast is where you'll find sites like the ancient Khmer ruins of Phenom Rung in Buriram (pictured).
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<strong>Kenting, Taiwan</strong>: Parts of the movie "Life of Pi" were filmed in this sunny stretch on the southern tip of the island.
Kenting, Taiwan: Parts of the movie "Life of Pi" were filmed in this sunny stretch on the southern tip of the island.
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<strong>Leshan, China:</strong> Although it's best known for the giant Buddha pictured here, Leshan is also one of the best places to get mouth-tingling Sichuan food.
Leshan, China: Although it's best known for the giant Buddha pictured here, Leshan is also one of the best places to get mouth-tingling Sichuan food.
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<strong>Pulau Ubin, Singapore:</strong> Think all of Singapore is urban? Not so fast. This island off the coast has mangroves, jungle paths and more, all a ferry ride away.
Pulau Ubin, Singapore: Think all of Singapore is urban? Not so fast. This island off the coast has mangroves, jungle paths and more, all a ferry ride away.
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<strong>Ipoh, Malaysia:</strong> Often overlooked by nearby Penang, Ipoh is where locals go for the best food.
Ipoh, Malaysia: Often overlooked by nearby Penang, Ipoh is where locals go for the best food.
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<strong>Meghalaya, India:</strong> This peaceful, serene area's name means "abode in the clouds."
Meghalaya, India: This peaceful, serene area's name means "abode in the clouds."
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<strong>Jaffna, Sri Lanka: </strong>This diverse, vibrant city in Sri Lanka's north is famed for its food and architecture.
Jaffna, Sri Lanka: This diverse, vibrant city in Sri Lanka's north is famed for its food and architecture.
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<strong>Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia: </strong>As an alternative to Angkor Wat, this sprawling temple complex is only 20 miles from the Thai border.
Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia: As an alternative to Angkor Wat, this sprawling temple complex is only 20 miles from the Thai border.
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<strong>Gogunsan Islands, South Korea:</strong> This collection of islands off the country's western coast is named aptly, meaning "an archipelago of mountains" in Korean.
Gogunsan Islands, South Korea: This collection of islands off the country's western coast is named aptly, meaning "an archipelago of mountains" in Korean.
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<strong>Pakse, Laos:</strong> At the place where two rivers meet, Pakse is ideal for waterfront drinks at sunset.
Pakse, Laos: At the place where two rivers meet, Pakse is ideal for waterfront drinks at sunset.
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