October 13, 2025 | 03:25 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thai capital Bangkok has been voted as the best holiday destination in Asia for 2025 by the online global travel magazine, Smart Travel Asia. The city secured the highest number of votes, maintaining its top position for the second consecutive year, based on the opinions of hundreds of thousands of travelers and readers worldwide.
Smart Travel Asia highlights Bangkok's appeal, which includes its bustling atmosphere and the diverse experiences it offers, such as culinary delights, cultural attractions, shopping, and the people's hospitality. They also describe the city as vibrant and colorful, both day and night.
Bangkok is renowned as a culinary paradise, with legendary street food stalls, Michelin-starred restaurants, and rooftop bars spread across the city.
Additionally, Bangkok is home to numerous cultural sites and heritage, including the iconic temples of Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho, which remain major attractions for international tourists.
Bangkok also boasts many luxurious malls in the city center, street vendors, and the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. Affordability and hospitality are also factored in. Despite some destinations in Thailand now offering high prices, Bangkok is still considered an affordable destination compared to other popular cities worldwide.
Bali Ranked Second
Bali was voted as runner-up in Smart Travel Asia's 2025 survey, sharing the spot with Tokyo. Chiang Mai, another city in Thailand, secures the third position. This further strengthens Thailand's tourism appeal. Meanwhile, Seoul in South Korea and Luang Prabang in Bangkok share the fourth position.
Here is the list of the best holiday destinations in Asia for 2025:
1. Bangkok
2. Tokyo and Bali
3. Chiang Mai
4. Seoul and Luang Prabang
5. Hong Kong, Phuket, and Rajasthan
6. Taipei, Kyoto, and Da Nang / Hoi An
7. Singapore, Siem Reap / Angkor, and Penang
8. Phu Quoc, Kuala Lumpur, and the Maldives
9. Macau, Kerala, and Hangzhou
10. Bhutan, Palawan, and Sabah
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