Be vacayready with these destinations

The pristine blue waters and white sandy beaches of Ishigaki in Japan has earned the ranking of number one in the world. The island has topped a travel website’s ‘Destinations on the Rise’ list. Here are a few other Asian destinations that you can add to your bucket list:

South Korea’s second largest city, Busan is a favourite among nature lovers for its hot springs, beaches, hiking trails and nature reserves. Gamcheon Cultural Village, also known as the Machu Picchu of Busan is a mustvisit.

The capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, still retains traces of its French colonial history through its temples, museums, palaces and cultural sites. Budget conscious travellers will surely appreciate its extensive range of accommodations.

Situated in Guangdong Province and adjacent to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, is on the list of UNESCO Creative Cities with some of the most modern buildings worldwide. Although the destination is largely industrial, it offers many attractions to travellers including theme parks and cultural villages.

Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan with over 200 years of history as the capital of Taiwan under Koxinga and later under Qing Dynasty rule. It has more than thousand temples including Taiwan’s first Confucian temple. Tainan is also known as Taiwan’s food capital. beaches and gorgeous waterfalls.

Known for its centuries-old fishing industry, one of Negombo’s top sites is its fish market called the Lellama. Other attractions in the city include Old Dutch Fort with a history dating back to Sri Lanka’s colonial days.

Other world destinations include Kapaa, Hawaii, Nairobi, Kenya, Halifax, Canada, Gdansk, Poland, San Jose, Costa Rica and Rovinj, Croatia.