Sumba Becomes The Best Tourist Destination To Visit In Asia 2025

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JAKARTA - If you're planning a vacation for next year, Time Out has just released a list of the best tourist destinations in Asia that must be visited by 2025.

This list includes 8 interesting places that offer a unique experience, from hidden islands to fast-growing cities.

At the top is Sumba, an island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. This island is also mentioned by Forbes as a destination that must be visited.

"Recognized with beautiful beaches like Nihiwatu (which has been named the best beach in the world) and a dramatic landscape of vast savanas," said author of Time Out Asia, Delfina Utomo.

"This remote island is perfect for tourists who are looking for adventure and calm. Don't miss exploring Laguna Weekuri, a natural salt water pool that is perfect and refreshing for swimming," he continued.

Meanwhile, in second place is Siargao, an island in the form of teardrops in the Philippines which is already well known among surfers. Now more and more tourists are known thanks to more flights from Manila and Cebu.

Da Nang, a Vietnamese beach destination located between the South China Sea and Mount Sn Tr. This place occupies the third position because restaurants and drinking places are growing rapidly.

The following is a list of the 8 best destinations in Asia that should be visited in 2025, as reported by VOI from the Time Out page on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

1. Sumba, Indonesia2. Siargao, Philippines3. Da Nang, Vietnam4. Tainan, Taiwan5. Ipoh, Malaysia6. Osaka, Japan7. Nan, Thailand8. Lijiang, China