7 Underrated Asian Destinations That Will Inspire You To Clear Your Annual Leave Right Now
Cliffside hotels and pop-up art exhibitions are just the beginning.
Published For AIR ASIAGO - 09 Nov 2015, 10:17 AM
Cover image via Instagram @intrepidtravel1. Enjoy the best of nature in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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2. Recount Asia's rich history in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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3. Get your culture fix in Yangon, Myanmar
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4. Get the party started in Pattaya, Thailand
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5. Take a step back and relax in Vientiane, Laos
Take the afternoon off and schedule for downtime filled with soothing massages, revitalising scrubs, and refreshing baths. Hotels like **[Green Park Boutique Hotel](http://www.airasiago.com.my/pubspec/scripts/eap.asp?GOTO=HOTDETAILS&HotelID=3794696&brandcid=AAGMY.OLA.SAYS.TEXTLINK.HOTEL.LAOS)** house a full-service spa.
Up the R&R feel a notch with a spot of yoga. Join Vientiane's yoga scene by dropping in to one of the city's numerous yoga studios, with Lemongrass Yoga being one of the most popular due to it being the home of the best yoga instructor in Vientiane.
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6. Whet your appetite in Padang, Indonesia
Start off your Padang trip with a wholesome meal of… what else? **Nasi Padang**! Take your place at the table and watch as endless dishes get piled up, ready to be gobbled up! As long as the must-haves like *ayam pop* (lightly-fried spiced chicken), *rendang* and heaps of *sambal* are included, you're good to go.
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Share your culinary journey with your family and friends by picking up some unique snacks as souvenirs! Don't leave Padang without loading up on Kripik Sukun (breadfruit slices deep-fried to a crisp), Kripik Sanjay (cassava chips fried in coconut oil) and Kacang Tumbuk.
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7. Snap picture-perfect shots in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
For photography buffs, doing the **[Ulu Temburong National Park's](https://www.airasiago.com.my/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-ulu-temburong-national-park.a231271.activity-details?srp=true&location=brunei%20&startDate=2015-11-03&endDate=2015-11-17)** canopy walk at sunrise is a recommended activity to nab spectacular shots! While you're there, have yourself a complete rainforest adventure, from waterfall trekking to night jungle walks.
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Imagining the epic Instagram captions on your travel snaps already? Time to start planning the trip!
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Whether it's the historical charms of Dhaka or Padang's colourful cuisine that's got you dreaming for a vacation, tick them off your travel list now with **[AirAsiaGo](http://www.airasiago.com.my?&brandcid=AAGMY.OLA.SAYS.TEXTLINK.GENERIC)**! Get access to crazy flight-and-hotel package deals **[here](http://bit.ly/underratedasia)**.
