Lonely Planet has recently unveiled its inaugural Best in Asia list – an agenda-setting collection of the continent’s 10 best destinations to visit over the next 12 months. The list have named increasingly-accessible Hokkaidō, Japan with its “year-round charms” as the number-one destination; while “centre of the universe right now” Shanghai, China is in second place; and “top foodie destination”Jeonju, South Korea comes in at number three. Our beautiful Ipoh town is also selected and named 6th in the list.

Lonely Planet’s Best in Asia 2016

  1. Hokkaidō, Japan
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Hokkaido (Image: travelworld.com.my)
  1. Shànghǎi, China
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Shanghai
  1. Jeonju, South Korea
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Jeonju (Image: lonelyplanet.com)
  1. Con Dao Islands, Vietnam
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Con Dao Islands (Image: lonelyplanet.com)
  1. Hong Kong, China
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Hong Kong
  1. Ipoh, Malaysia
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Ipoh (Image: theStar.com.my)
  1. Pemuteran, Indonesia
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Pemuteran (Image: lonelyplanet.com)
  1. Trang Islands, Thailand
Trang Island (Image: lonelyplanet.com)
Trang Island (Image: lonelyplanet.com)
  1. Meghalaya, India
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Meghalaya (Image: lonelyplanet.com)
  1. Taitung, Taiwan
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Tailing (Image: lonelyplanet.com)

Lonely Planet’s Best in Asia 2016 is available online, with accompanying articles to each destination. Visitors to www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-asia can also enter a competition for the chance to win a trip for two to Lonely Planet’s number-one Best in Asia 2016 destination, Hokkaidō, Japan, valued at AUD $10,000.

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