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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KLIA is one of Asia's best hub airports with tons of AirAsia connections. Don't miss the Petronas Towers and grab nasi lemak in Chow Kit. Perfect base to fan out across the region.
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Singapore, Singapore
Changi Airport is arguably the world's best connected hub in Southeast Asia. Eat your way through hawker centres like Maxwell or Lau Pa Sat. Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are unmissable.
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Bali, Indonesia
Ngurah Rai International Airport has great direct links to Singapore and KL. Explore Ubud's rice terraces and temples, then catch sunset at Tanah Lot. A quick scooter ride gets you between most sights.
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Jakarta, Indonesia
Soekarno-Hatta is Indonesia's main international gateway with flights everywhere. Visit Kota Tua (Old Town) and eat at a Padang restaurant for rich Sumatran flavours. A useful transit point to hop to other Indonesian islands.
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Gateway to Angkor Wat, one of the most spectacular archaeological sites on earth — go at sunrise. Pub Street and the Old Market are fun for street food and cold Angkor beer in the evening. Fly in from Bangkok or Singapore for the easiest connections.
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Bangkok, Thailand
Suvarnabhumi Airport is the region's biggest hub and a perfect routing point between mainland and island Southeast Asia. Explore the Grand Palace, eat pad see ew on Yaowarat Road (Chinatown), and use Bangkok as a connector. Great same-day onward flights to almost anywhere.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tan Son Nhat Airport is busy and well-connected across Southeast Asia. Dive into the War Remnants Museum and the chaotic energy of District 1. Banh mi and pho here are some of the best in Vietnam.
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Manila, Philippines
Ninoy Aquino International Airport connects well to most Southeast Asian hubs. Wander Intramuros, the old Spanish walled city, and eat lechon and sisig in Makati. A good launchpad if you want a quick island escape to Palawan or Boracay.