The capital of Thailand is famous for its contrasts. In Bangkok, there is a mixture of new and old, noise and silence, and one can meet people from all walks of life. Boasting temples, skyscrapers, the famous tuk tuks, numerous markets and food stalls, luxury shopping and gourmet restaurants, there is so much for a tourist to experience in Bangkok. Visitors will find the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew to be peaceful places but, outside these walls, exists the typical hum-drum of a metropolis. In addition to numerous skyscrapers, Bangkok stands out for its beautiful temples in the old town.

The port city of Sihanoukville, Cambodia is located on the Gulf of Siam and is the fifth largest city of the country. The surrounding area of the city is home to many impressive monasteries and monuments, as well as some gorgeous beaches. Located between Downtown and the Ocheuteal Beach, is the most famous monument - Golden Lions monument, which comprises two large golden statues of a male and female lion.

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Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's largest city. Until 1975, the city was known under the name Saigon. Ho Chi Minh City is located north of the Mekong Delta on the west bank of the Saigon River. There are attractions such as the Reunification Palace, the French-built 'Notre Dame' Cathedral, as well as numerous theaters and parks. The Reunification Palace is widely seen as a symbol of the end of the war and guided tours of the palace are highly recommended. Ben Thanh Market is an ideal spot for trying authentic Vietnamese cuisine and local crafts.

Kota Kinabalu is located on the island of Borneo and since 2000 carries the official title of a city. The city is dominated by traditional market places in surrounded by skyscrapers and Chinese business houses. From atop Signal Hill, you will be able to enjoy the best view of the city and its main landmark - the State Mosque.

Discover the Sultanate of Brunei in northern Borneo. The flora and fauna here are very diverse: more than the half of the area is covered by tropical rain forest plants and provided the ideal habitat for wildlife. The port town of Muara, which lies in the extreme east of the country, is the only deep water port of Brunei.

The city of Semarang is the ideal place to take a trip to the Borobudur Buddhist temple, which is one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia. The temple is thousands of years old and fell into obscurity before it was rediscovered and cleaned out in the 19th Century.

The second largest city of Indonesia has a population of 2.7 million and is situated in East Java. See the Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya, one of the largest mosques in southeast Asia and the beautiful Gereja Kelahiran Santa Perawan Maria, the oldest church in the city.