And then there were Five: a Take on Southeast Asia's Best 5 Unspoiled Places
The biggest continent in the entire world, Asia is nothing less than a display of everything and anything wonderful. With colors, cultures, traditions, practices and religions as diverse as the continent's awesome assortment of exotic animal species, this garden of numerous landscapes certainly has something to provide to satisfy any tourist. With its immense landmass covering 29.9% of the Earth's total land area, Asia is appropriately divided into 5 geographical regions- Southeast Asia, East Asia, Southwest Asia, West Asia and Central Asia- all offering a unique flavor despite being housed under one colossal soil.
Of all the Asian regions, Southeast Asia presents a very rich but similarly distinct experience to all vacationers. This part is composed of 13 beautiful countries, divided under the mainland and maritime categories. Mainland consists of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Peninsular Malaysia, and Vietnam. Maritime is made upof the islands separated from the main continent, such as Timor-Leste, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, East Malaysia, and Brunei.
If you do decide on a vacation to this region, it is highly recommended to travel in places that are well-preserved and unspoiled by widespread tourist trade, to genuinely experience the place. Here are the five best unspoiled travel sites in Southeast Asia that you shouldn't pass-up:
5. The Bach Ma National Park in Vietnam – Developed in 1991, the national park that showcases its richness in floras and faunas houses 233 species of birds and 55 species of mammals, and even a broad vegetation array of more than 500 plant species. Because of its verdant forest that covers an area of 22,031 hectares, the park is considered as one of the biodiversity centers of Indochina. Tourists have been visiting the place since the 1930's, when French colonials constructed a hill resort to enjoy their summer away from their humid plains. With this kind of history and scenery, having a trip in this park where tropical monsoon and sub-tropical forest combine their natural elegance is always enjoyable.
TOP 4: THAILAND (Sukhothai) - Name translated as "the dawn of happiness," Sukhothai is an historic and small city based at the lower northern part of Thailand and 427 kilometers north of the capital, Bangkok. The city is a popular tourist spot offering a blast-from-the-past feeling of olden times of Siam, the ancient name of Thailand. Sukhothai Historical Park manages the preservation and refurbishment of the historical temples and monuments of the circa-13th Century A.D province. The ideal way to enjoy the awesome views of this city is by leasing a bike or a motorbike, while traveling to the parks and the fresh market in which you can check out the scrumptious Sukhothai noodles at the street.
TOP 3: CAMBODIA (Siem Reap Province) - Known as the provincial capital, Siem Reap is nestled at the northwest of Cambodia. The name, which means "Siam defeated," reminds Cambodians of the historical clash between the Khmer and Siamese. Providing travelers a glimpse of their ancient temples, the town is only 7 km from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and accessible by boat and bus from the country's capital, Phnom Peh. Vacationers must never miss the famous travelers' spots: Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom that show the beautiful history of Cambodia and are now recognized as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites in the World.
TOP 2: INDONESIA (Kalimantan) - Kalimantan is made up of a portion of Borneo Island and 73 percent of Indonesia's area. Known as Indoneasian Borneo, Kalimantan is well known for this rich biodiversity and outstanding views incomparable to other Asian countries. Trekking enthusiasts would enjoy to go to Kayan Mentarang National Park and reach the top of Apokayan Highlands. In this part, trekkers and hikers can encounter friendly orangutans, proboscis monkeys, unique-looking birds, and even the odd sun bear. The urban village of Sungai Mahakam offers travelers a glimpse of a river village and a day at the floating markets.
TOP 1: PHILIPPINES (Cuyo, Palawan) - The well-preserved and historical place of Cuyo in the island of Palawan, Philippines has a population of less than 20,000 people. Featuring a provincial life during the Spanish invasion, some of the very well-maintained ancestral houses and old-age chapels and churches became travelers' favorite photo subjects. With a perfect tropical weather and warm-hearted people, many vacationers fell in love with this alluring place. Vacationers mostly visit Cuyo during October to March, and it is best to gear up and windsurf, before taking a leisurely stroll to the market and tasting the prominent sweet cashew nut brittle made by locals.
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