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Surrounded with exotic culture, spectacular views of coastlines, and warm-hearted people, Asia is not only the largest continent in the world, but an equally vast treasure chest of experiences. Home to unique animals, plants and culture, Asia is split into five areas: Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia.

However, Southeast Asia stands out among these divisions. The area that is geographically north of Australia, south of China, and east of India, describes its Western culture with traditional spectacles that distinguish their rich culture, unique looks of people who are as warm as its welcoming weather every summer, and amazing panoramas of nature s terrific endowment.

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 rampant tourist trade, to genuinely experience the place. Here are the five best unspoiled travel sites in Southeast Asia that you shouldn t pass up:

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TOP 5: VIETNAM (Bach Ma National Park) – Situated in the central part of Vietnam (near Hue City, and about 680 km of the capital, Hanoi), the park is a natural home to 55 kinds of mammals and 233 types of birds. This 22,031 hectares of biodiversity paradise in Vietnam was created in 1991 to safeguard the rich forest stretching from South China Sea to the country s boundary. This is an awesome setting to capture the spectacular beauty of nature, with just the perfect shade of light from tall forest trees. Recently restored by the national park s management body, the French colonial-era hillside holiday resort inside the park also attracts holidaymakers who want a splash and dip while experiencing the temparate weather of the country amid the abundant foliage.

4. Sukothai in Thailand This ancient city is the domicile of architectural structures that establish the country s golden age, offering a surreal experience to travelers who wish to feel the historical ambience of one of Southeast Asia s most favorite travel hotspots. Located in the north-central part of the country between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Sukothai and its rich archaeological sites became a Unesco World Heritage site after its restoration in 1991.

3. Siem Reap Province, Cambodia- Siem Reap is nestled between rice paddies and stretches along the side of Siem Reap River. A doorway to the millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire, the province to some extent is a bubble, a world away from the Cambodia of the countryside. This is the place to experience the rhythm of rural life and beautiful landscapes of dazzling rice paddies and swaying sugar palms. Spend some time in the srok (provinces), as Cambodians call them, enjoying a dar leng (walkabout) to uncover the true flavor of the country. The area also houses the ruins of Angkor- a world class monument that differs from others due to the fact that it is yet untainted by over-development.

2. Kalimantan, Indonesia- If you re looking for people much friendlier, culture more customary, forests deeper and an atmosphere more adventurous and less business-like than in the northern neighbors, this is the place for you. Kalimantan is Indonesia s part of the Borneo Island and is divided into East, West, South and Central Kalimantan. This area makes up 2/3 of the entire Borneo Island, and is well known for its tropical forests, dense natural resources, unique flora and fauna and a wide array of zoological wonders like impish monkeys, stoic sun bears, leopards, orangutans, remarkable marsupials and most notably the proboscis monkeys. Aside from its very exotic and exceptional culture, the area also houses the very rare Black Orchid growing in Kersik Luway. The entire place is an entire different world and there are not enough words to summarize how enigmatic it is, except to say that it is a totally different experience.

1. Cuyo Palawan, Philippines The country s more than 7,000 islands offer wonders that are truly breathtaking, and the archipelago of Cuyo are just one of its paradises. Found north of the Sulu Sea, Cuoy s 40 islets is a home to a diverse collection of marine life that is meticulously maintained by the country s laws. A Spanish fort still stands in this place, built in 1677 to safeguard inhabitants from Moro pirates. An ancient church, developed by the Spaniards themselves, is also an icon that reflects the amazing history of the island. Cuyo proudly offers a distinctive experience to all tourists, merging the Philippine and Spanish cultures, like making cashew nut brittles, salt-harvesting, and simple living that permit locals to prosper without the fads of modern technology. Plus, its magnificent, virgin beaches invite every traveler to experience the clean waters and unspoiled sand that clearly define a South-East Asian paradise.

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