Manila, Philippines - Jakarta, Indonesia 16 days trip

With a wealth of historic landmarks from its Spanish past, this capital city is full of museums, parks, and other cultural gems.

Explore the central streets of this capital, where ancient and modern architecture mix, and quaint shops offers their colorful ware.

The heart of historic Manila, this district dates to the 16C and features several remarkable well-preserved landmarks.

Exhibiting Filipino art, historic artifacts, and archaeological relics, this rich museum offers a glimpse into the local culture.

Set within Rizal Park, this museum houses ancient artifacts, archaeological findings, and ethnographic relics of the Filipino People.

With its cool mountain climate, superb scenery, and fun attractions, this city is favored by local and international travelers alike.

Experience authentic Philippine culture on this active coconut plantation, featuring traditional performances, food, and a museum.

Wander around this 16C fort erected by a Spanish conquistador, and be sure to explore its dungeons, bastions, and historic exhibits.

The oldest church in the Philippines boasts fine ornaments, and features an adjacent museum full of historic and religious relics.

Steeped with history and natural features, this urban park is one of Asia's largest, boasting museums, gardens, and monuments.

Grab a cup of coffee and spend an hour relaxing in this lush green alcove, surrounded by shops and people.

This unique volcanic caldera lake boasts a small volcano in its center, which in turn boasts a crater lake and an island within it.

Hire a canoe and follow the river, or hike from the town of Cavinti to discover these gorgeous waterfalls nestled amid lush scenery.

Housed in a 19C manor, this museum conveys the lives and household prevalent during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.

Strewn with art installations and upholding a relaxed ambiance, this urban park is a nice place to get away from the busy streets.

This enormous market offers something to everyone, from fresh produce to household items, whole meals to souvenirs.

Visit the architecturally diverse buildings of this presidential residence complex, and explore the gardens surrounding the premises.

This park surrounds the cliff-hedged Penaranda River, offering various activities, such as swimming, rafting, diving, and others.

This park hosts a mausoleum honoring the Philippines' second president, a museum dedicated to his life, nice gardens, and monuments.

Dating to the 16C, this church boasts a fine Baroque facade, as well as several notable sculptures and other ornamental details.

Home to thousands of marine creatures, this oceanarium offers shows, underwater tunnel, jellyfish exhibit, and other attractions.

Set in a Neoclassical palace, this museum exhibits a range of historic and contemporary paintings and sculptures by Filipino artists.

Dating to the 17C, this Roman Catholic church combines several architectural styles in its structure and ornamentation.

Established in the 18C, this Spanish church is home to a famous church organ fashioned entirely from bamboo.

Located on the Manila Bay, this island retains remnants of the fortifications established during the early 20C US occupation.

Once known as Saigon, this city is a mixture of towering skyscrapers and elegant temples, full of great food, history, and culture.

Full of bustle and history, the streets of Saigon offer a great afternoon of exploration with its stalls, shops, and temples.

Walk around the palace, admiring its modern architecture, as well as an array of historic artifacts and the original furnishing.

A large web of subterranean tunnels, now a Vietnam War memorial, featuring monuments, shooting range, and various artifacts.

An impressive museum housing artifacts dating to the Bronze Age, and tracing the history of Vietnamese, Cham, and Khmer cultures.

With white sandy beaches on the shores of the South China Sea, this relaxed city boasts colonial era architecture and lovely resorts.

With hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching, this massive national park attracts visitors to its remarkably diverse rainforests.

Unofficially dating to the 17C, this market is popular with travelers seeking authentic Vietnamese attire, handcrafts, food, and more.

The city's Chinatown is known for its thriving markets, local Chinese eateries, traditional pagodas, and a certain unique charm.

Favored by locals and travelers, this streets is packed full of cafes, markets, tourist agencies, and fun spots to explore.

While not open to the public, this city hall boasts rich French Colonial architecture and a park, offering great photo-opportunities.

Attracting locals, tourists, and researchers alike, this wonderful protects several endangered species.

Learn more about snakes, their habitat, and uses on a visit to this farm, where snake venom is harvested for medicinal purposes.

Blending Gothic and Renaissance architectures, this 19C post office is characteristic of French Colonialism style.

A 20C temple full of marvelous sculptures representing Taoist gods, heroes, and myths, featuring an artificial pond with turtles.

Featuring an expansive zoo, a large botanical garden, and a history museu, this complex offers something for everyone.

Enjoy the spectacular view of Ho Chi Minh City from this enclosed observation deck, set on a 49th floor of an impressive skyscraper.

Known as the gateway to the Mekong Delta, this riverside city is a busy market town, dating back to the 17C.

One of southern Vietnam's oldest cities, Bien Hoa has been a major industrial center for years.

Thailand's largest island offers a wealth of picturesque beaches, dramatic karst scenery, and delicious local cuisine.

Bustling market, streets overflowing with vendors, and a wealth of food stalls await you on your walk through the town center.

Stretching for 6km, this quiet beach is lined with resorts, offering gorgeous scenery and many water sports to its visitors.

Boasting crystal clear water, this white sandy beach occupies a quiet bay and offers great restaurants and lively nightlife.

Fringed with lush wild nature, this small beach is best visited off-season for its beautiful landscape and peaceful atmosphere.

Popular with local and international travelers, this island offers spectacular beaches, crystal clear waters, and pristine nature.

This small scenic town is in fact a cluster of villages, boasting almost bucolic ambiance, nice beaches, and lush surrounding nature.

Lush and gorgeous, this beach is well known to domestic and international visitors for its crystal clear water and white sand.

Boasting spectacular natural beauty, this popular island offers serene beaches, opulent marine life, and authentic cuisine.

This popular town boasts breathtaking scenery and lovely beaches, access to nearby islands, a pleasant bustle, and a nice atmosphere.

This national park is famous for its dramatic scenery, boasting karst towers rising from aquamarine waters and beautiful beaches.

Your gateway to a wealth of spectacular national parks, this town also boasts beaches, access to nearby islands, and great food.

With its wonderful atmosphere, this superb beach is favored by many travellers for its scenery and a sense of tranquility.

Hire a boat to reach this paradisaical beach, explore its karst-hedged lagoons, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere ruling the shore.

Malaysia's capital is known for its delicious cuisine, towering skyscrapers, cultural diversity, and beautiful architecture.

Explore Malaysia's bustling capital, admiring the wealth of stunning architecture, and sampling foods from all over Asia.

A popular district famed for its shopping malls, bars and restaurants, exciting atmosphere, and cultural curios.

Home to every sea-animal imaginable, people can schedule their visits around shows and feeding times of the creatures they wish to see.

One of the most popular Hindu shrines outside of India, this beautiful temple is uniquely situated in a series of limestone caves.

Dedicated to the research and preservation of Malaysia's forests, visitors enjoy exploring nature, especially the canopy walkway.

Resting on the banks of the Putrajaya Lake, this mosque boasts fine pink-shaded architecture and an exquisite dome.

Dedicated to Malaysian history and culture, this extensive museum is home to collections of ethnology and natural history.

Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the lush greenery of the park, walk around the massive man-made lake, and admire the fountains.

Stretching along the Petaling Street, Chinatown is full of great restaurants and food stalls, as well as many souvenir shops.

In the evening this street turns into a giant open-air restaurant, offering the best variety of Malaysian food in the city.

Malaysia's first man-made wetlands, this large park is made up of 24 different sections which serve as wildlife sanctuaries.

With a variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, a monkey park, and an elephant park, this remarkable zoo promises fun for all ages.

Dating to the 19C, this extensive park features hibiscus and orchid gardens, cultural monuments, and enclaves of native fauna.

These iconic twin-towers are the tallest in the world, featuring a mall, a connecting bridge on the 42nd floor, and a lovely park.

With over 7,000 Islamic artifacts and works of art, this excellent museum is the largest of its kind in South East Asia.

The starting point for many city tours, this museum houses models of the city's past and future outlay, as well as a crafts shop.

A small city with a lot to offer, Petaling Jaya is home to a few unique museums, good shopping, and the famous Sunway Lagoon.

A vibrant city-state famed for its thriving arts scene, diverse cuisine, many gardens, and a unique multicultural atmosphere.

Energetic and multicultural, these central streets offer an insight into modern Asia, offering cafes, shops, museums, and more.

A large award-winning garden opened in 1859, home to an array of tropical plants, the National Orchid Garden, a few lakes, and more.

With cultural elements upholding local Chinese heritage, and architecturally diverse buildings, this district offers a nice venture.

A vast popular parkland featuring a wealth of thematic gardens, fantastic hothouses, architectural landmarks, and a flower market.

Explore this lovely island, known for its old-time rural atmosphere, lush greenery, quiet beaches, and fresh cuisine.

Known for its stunning beaches and Marine Agricultural Center, this beautiful island was once a quarantine island for carious diseases.

The first nighttime zoo in the world houses over 130 animal species in open enclosures, and offers various cultural performances.

Home to an impressive atrium casino, this high-rise resort also features restaurants, an infinity pool, ice rink, a museum, and more.

A vast glass garden imitating mountainous ecosystems, full of tropical blooms and plants, a waterfall, and other natural treasures.

Home to an amazing array of movie-themed rides, this exciting amusement park promises a day of fun for all ages.

LIterally meaning "the island of ghosts" Pulau Hantu is made up of two smaller islets and is one of Singapore's best locations for diving.

Visitors flock to the famous "Tortoise Island" for its lovely temples and shrines, interesting history, and beautiful beaches.

Explore Little India to learn about Singapore's Tamil community, getting to know their rich culture and sampling their delicious cuisine.

Walk through the jungle without leaving the city on this 11km trail through Singapore's forest, featuring a popular TreeTop path.

A museum housing relics from many Asian cultures, including porcelain figures, bronze statues, woodworks, textiles, prints, and more.

Home to over 315 animals species, this zoological garden boasts several awards, spacious animal enclaves, and fun shows for all ages.

With theme parks, water rides, dolphin parks, beaches, and more, Sentosa Island promises a day of fun for all ages.

Connected by bridge to St. John's Island, Lazarus Island is known for its white sandy beaches and clear water, perfect for swimming.

Second-tallest Ferris wheel in the world, offers superb views from its 165m height, and a unique view of the landscape.

Relax in the sun or run a lap around this beach park, featuring eateries, biking trails, sports amenities, and more.

Stretching for over 2km, this popular thoroughfare is a major retail center, offering fine shopping and dining.

Located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this marvelous collection boasts over 1,000 types or orchids and almost 60,000 plants.

Indonesia's capital is a unique blend of old and new, with traditional marketsand modern skyscrapers, ancient temples, and modern nightclubs.

Lose yourself in this fascinating city, admiring the towering modern buildings, stopping in a market, and scoping out the best food.

This renowned recreational complex boasts an amusement park, an aqua parks, and an oceanarium, offering something for all ages.

Home to a collection of artifacts, artwork, ethnography, and more, this museum exhibits thousands of years of Indonesian history.

A popular miniature park showcasing various aspects of Indonesian culture, from architecture, to traditions, dances, garb, and more.

Over 100 islands are scattered off the coast of Jakarta, offering picture-perfect beaches, luxurious resorts, lush nature, and more.

Comprising the ecosystems surrounding Halimun and Salak Mounts, this national park is home to a variety of native flora and fauna.

Housed in a Neoclassical building, the museum relays Indonesia's history through its economic development with audiovisual exhibits.

Jakarta's cultural center hosts theaters, galleries, exhibits, and an archive, revealing Indonesia's diverse and rich culture.

This 20C cathedral boasts elaborate neo-Gothic architecture with stained-glass windows, lofty vaulted ceiling, and twin-towers.

Housed in a 18C city hall, this museum exhibits archaeological findings, historic artifacts, and a rich collections of fine ceramics.

Hike through the crag to visit this waterfall and two others, or head to the camping ground for a night amidst the pines.

Centered on two volcanoes, this national park also features lakes, native animal and bird species, and botanical gardens.

Located in Merdeka Square, this massive tower reaches 132 m tall and symbolizes the struggle for Indonesian independence.

Indonesia's largest mosque features eclectic modern architecture and bears symbolic decorative elements.

This museum explores the art of wayang puppet performances favored by the Javanese folk, exhibiting puppets, paintings, and sculptures.

Named for the Indonesian national hero Fatahillah, this historic square is lined with some of the city's best museums.

Hike through the cool rainforest to reach this beautiful waterfall, cascading down 7 tiers, and visit the nearby butterfly house.

Home to over 3,000 animals, birds, and reptiles, the world's third-largest zoo also offers a petting cornet, playgrounds, and rides.