{"id":29633,"date":"2018-09-25T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=29633&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=29633"},"modified":"2025-04-22T15:22:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T05:22:42","slug":"underrated-destinations-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/underrated-destinations-southeast-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ridiculously underrated destinations in South East Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"\/southeast-asia\">South East Asia<\/a> is a traveller\u2019s dream. It really does have all the ingredients you could\u00a0want in a trip overseas: stunning beaches, dirt cheap food, buzzing cities, and\u00a0enough\u00a0temples and ruins\u00a0to leave you cultured for life.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise it\u2019s popular. We can pretty much guarantee you know at least a few people who have backpacked there and then come back a happier, more sun-kissed version of themselves.<\/p>\n<p>But which places are truly worth a visit? Where can you find fewer crowds? And where are the more secluded spots? This list will help you out, so get excited and get adventuring:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR COMPETITIONS, TRAVEL INSPIRATION &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Hue, Vietnam<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29650\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29650\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29650\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-hue-landscape-citadel-building_4389.jpg\" alt=\"Citadel in Hue, Vietnam\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-hue-landscape-citadel-building_4389.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-hue-landscape-citadel-building_4389-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-hue-landscape-citadel-building_4389-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Vietnam-hue-landscape-citadel-building_4389-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Justin Meneguzzi<\/p><\/div>\n<p>No, not a colour. Hue (pronounced \u2018Hway\u2019) is a historic little town in central Vietnam that doesn&#8217;t get nearly as much attention as it should. Just over an hour flight from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Hue was once the capital of Vietnam and, despite the American-Vietnam War, still maintains many of its imperials charms.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can visitors roam between what seems like endless historic ruins, most of which are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites, but the city\u2019s prime location on the aptly named Perfume River means the views are beyond picturesque on a clear day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VISIT HUE ON ONE OF THESE EPIC VIETNAM ADVENTURES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Krabi, Thailand<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29649\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29649\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29649\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_krabi_cave-view-of-beach.jpg\" alt=\"View of Krabi Beach, Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_krabi_cave-view-of-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_krabi_cave-view-of-beach-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_krabi_cave-view-of-beach-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-thailand_krabi_cave-view-of-beach-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by flocu<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve all heard of the tropical Thai paradise that is Phuket \u2013\u00a0hence the crowds and relatively high prices. But if you are willing to go a bit more off the beaten path, <a href=\"\/thailand\">Krabi<\/a> is calling your name. Every bit as beautiful as Phuket, Krabi\u2019s stunning white sand beaches, towering limestone cliffs, and hidden coves are just waiting to be discovered.<a href=\"\/cruising\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6-425x159.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-6-585x219.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>What\u2019s more, even the most famous of beaches here, Railay Beach is rarely too\u00a0crowded, giving it an almost prehistoric paradise sort of feel. If just lounging on the beach isn\u2019t your cup of tea, don\u2019t worry. Krabi is one of the most amazing locations in the world for rock climbing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/southern-thailand-cycling-what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:\u00a0WHAT TO EXPECT ON A CYCLING TRIP IN SOUTHERN THAILAND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Palawan, Philippines<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29648\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29648\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29648\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-philippines_palawan_el-nido-bay_ss-124512115.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful beach in Palawan\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-philippines_palawan_el-nido-bay_ss-124512115.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-philippines_palawan_el-nido-bay_ss-124512115-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-philippines_palawan_el-nido-bay_ss-124512115-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-philippines_palawan_el-nido-bay_ss-124512115-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Dmitry Pichugin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It is arguable that the Philippines, in general, are completely underrated and under-appreciated. As a whole, they are tropical islands with amazing beaches\u00a0and tons of vacay-worthy activities. Of the group though, Palawan is by far the gem\u2026 so much so that it has been voted the best island in the world multiple times.<\/p>\n<p>This tiny slice of paradise not only has sparkling emerald waters, tiny fishing villages, lush\u00a0mountains, but some of the best scuba diving spots in the world. Visitors here can run into rare purple crabs or dive among pristine shipwrecks all in one afternoon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/philippines\/philippines-palawan-island-getaway-160928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EXPLORE PALAWAN ON A 9-DAY ISLAND GETAWAY &#8211; DETAILS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29647\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29647\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29647\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-malaysia_kuala-lumpur_putra_mosque-1.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Putra Mosque in Kuala Lumpur\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-malaysia_kuala-lumpur_putra_mosque-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-malaysia_kuala-lumpur_putra_mosque-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-malaysia_kuala-lumpur_putra_mosque-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-malaysia_kuala-lumpur_putra_mosque-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by MACHKAZU<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Malaysia doesn\u2019t make it on to many traveller&#8217;s bucket lists \u2013\u00a0considering the colourful and lively nature of <a href=\"\/malaysia\">Kuala Lumpur<\/a>, it\u2019s quite a shame. Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, is an eccentric\u00a0mix of tall skyscrapers intertwined with colonial buildings and lush banyan trees.\u00a0And the city\u2019s buzz \u2013 oh, it\u2019s addictive.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps most enticing for travellers is the mouth-watering street food scene. Traditional coffee shops and food stalls line most streets, enticing visitors to try a tasty bite of the freshly cooked food. Shopping is also a big draw\u00a0here with options ranging from glitzy mega malls to traditional markets filled with locally made handicrafts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/travel-experiences-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:\u00a07 NEXT-LEVEL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES TO HAVE IN MALAYSIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Chiang Rai, Thailand<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29646\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-thailand_chiang-rai_sunset-mountain-view.jpg\" alt=\"Chiang Rai sunset\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-thailand_chiang-rai_sunset-mountain-view.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-thailand_chiang-rai_sunset-mountain-view-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-thailand_chiang-rai_sunset-mountain-view-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Geckos-Adventures-thailand_chiang-rai_sunset-mountain-view-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>In my opinion,\u00a0Chiang Rai is the most overlooked destination in Thailand. This small but enchanting city in the far north just offers so many activities and options. Not only are the local cuisine and accommodations outstanding, but (considering its lesser-known status) it\u2019s really good value.<\/p>\n<p>A personal favourite here is what\u2019s known as the Golden Triangle \u2013\u00a0the point at which Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos all meet. As such, visitors can easily take day trips into remote areas of Myanmar and Laos \u2013 places that most tourists never get the chance to see.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/thailand\/explore-northern-thailand-159896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EXPLORE NORTHERN THAILAND ON THIS IMMERSIVE 8-DAY ADVENTURE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Luang Prabang, Laos<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_29645\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29645\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29645\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-laos_luang-prabang_novice-monks.jpg\" alt=\"Monks in Luang Prabang\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-laos_luang-prabang_novice-monks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-laos_luang-prabang_novice-monks-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-laos_luang-prabang_novice-monks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-laos_luang-prabang_novice-monks-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chris Reed<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The spiritual epicentre of Laos is nothing short of remarkable. Trust. Often overshadowed by other South East Asian metropolises (i.e. <a href=\"\/cambodia\">Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>), Luang Prabang is more like a\u00a0large, friendly village than your typical city. Don\u2019t let that deter you though. Despite having just four main roads, it\u2019s known for its stunningly well-preserved Buddhist temples and monasteries.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0cuisine is pretty great (start embracing the country\u2019s staple, sticky rice, like, now) and check out the\u00a0biking, hiking and kayaking\u00a0opportunities too. Another\u00a0draw is the alms giving ceremony. Each morning, like clockwork, hundreds of monks walk the streets collecting food from both locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/laos\"><strong>EXPERIENCE LUANG PRABANG ON ONE OF THESE SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Asia is such an incredible region. <a href=\"\/asia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore it now on an epic small group adventure with Intrepid<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Feature photo by\u00a0Perfect Lazybones via Shutterstock.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South East Asia has all the ingredients you could want in an overseas adventure: awesome beaches, super-cheap food, and all the temples and ruins you could ask for. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15903,"featured_media":29656,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1313],"tags":[2181,180,71,102,111,385,35,41],"class_list":["post-29633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tag-18-to-29s","tag-asia","tag-laos","tag-malaysia","tag-philippines","tag-south-east-asia","tag-thailand","tag-vietnam","ipf_theme-18-to-29s","ipf_region-laos","ipf_region-malaysia","ipf_region-philippines","ipf_region-thailand","ipf_region-vietnam"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Seriously Underrated Spots in South East Asia | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"South East Asia is a traveller\u2019s dream: stunning beaches, dirt cheap food, buzzing cities, and\u00a0enough\u00a0temples and ruins\u00a0to leave you cultured for life. 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