Best Budget Destination - Your Guide to the City

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This small island country is known for its global financial destination. From Little India to red-and-gold Buddha's Tooth Relic and Marina Bay, Singapore is now the top tourist destination in

the world.

Singapore

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Marina Bay

If you're in Singapore, then you can't miss the Marina Bay. It is one of the architectural masterpieces and offers the best view of the Singapore skyline. A visit to the Marina Bay Cruise

Centre Singapore is a must.

This Island offers thrilling theme park rides, water sport and calm long stretched beach. For foodies, there are a plethora of options to check for at the cafes and restaurants facing the island.

Sentosa Island

This is the shoppers delight and is the home for many top fashion brands. Designer threads, fast fashion, upscale restaurants and many more makes Orchard Road worth visiting

Orchard Road

This theme park within the Resorts World Sentosa is the key place to explore in Singapore. From huge rides to museums and many more, this Universal studio is the best place for kids to explore.

UNIVERSAL STUDIO SINGAPORE

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This is the most offered dish in Singapore. Spicy and satisfying, this is the most authentic dish. It is in fact the greatest culinary inventions by Singapore

Chilli Crab

Known as the National Dish of Singapore, you cannot miss this dish in any of the restaurants. Served as Hainanese Chicken Rice, you'll be offered either- bite-sized chicken pieces – or a whole chicken. Here you'll find the ingredients of angry red chilli sauce dip and the use of tender and young chicken.

Chicken Rice

It is one of the ultimate local foods in Singapore and is the combination of Chinese and Malay flavors. There are special Laksa restaurants in Singapore

Laksa

Thailand is one of the spectacular countries in Southeast Asia and is rich with varied cultures and traditions. Known for its tropical beaches, ancient ruins and ornate temples, Thailand offers

great reasons for backpackers to explore. There are many options for places to explore and tantalising cuisines to taste in best price.

Thailand

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This capital city features both old-world charm and modern trance. With a vast number of destinations including spectacular temples, including the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo), and the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun

Bangkok

This city offers some exciting activities and places to explore. With number of diving sites, long stretched beaches, great hospitality and fine cuisines make Phuket the next top destination in Thailand

Phuket

One of the highly visited cities in Thailand, Pattaya is an ideal city for nightlife venues. Thousands of tourists visit this place every year to explore the diverse culture and tradition of the city.

Pattaya

This is the second largest island in Thailand and is also the destination to visit Ko Chand Marine National Park. There are a number of activities to perform in the national park like snorkelling, diving camping and hiking.

Ko Chang

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Many restaurants in Thailand serve noodle dishes, especially Pad Thai Noodles which are also available in street stalls. These noodles are offered in different sizes, including small, large, angel

hair and x-large.

Thai Noodles

One can have traditional Thai desserts, including cakes and ice creams. These deserts are quite sweet and are mixed with different ingredients like sweet corn or kidney beans

Thai Desserts

Thai Gourmet Special Ties

Thai food shares many similarities from neighbouring Laos, such as Som Tam and many more. These special foods have more coconut and turmeric

Thai Beer & Beverages

Thai beer is generally cheap. Singha and Chang are two most popular ones in the Thailand.

Malaysia

One of the developing countries in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is rich with cultural heritage and blends different ethnic groups. Indian Tamils have the largest population and Tamil is the 2nd

language in Malaysia.

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Kuala Lumpur

It is the main city of Malaysia and a sociable place. Economically and regionally, it is most vibrant cities of all. This capital city is dominated by skyscrapers and has many landmark places.

Batu Caves

It has a series of caves and temples and is the religious place for Tamilians. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, it is the focal destination of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Batu Caves are among the 6th important shrines for Indians.

Petronas Towers

This is the major highlights of Malaysia and gives a great skyline view of Malaysia. It symbolises the culture and advancement towards the world stage. This intelligently built structure has

many advanced features giving the true picture of advancement

Payar Island

It is an important island off mainland Kedah and is known for its water adventure activities. One can step into the underwater observation chamber to get the glimpse of the underwater. Also

known as Pulau Payar Island, it offers good options of snorkelling and diving experience.

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Bak Kut Teh

It's a soup that consists of meaty pork ribs in a complex broth of herbs and spices, boiled together with pork bones for hours.

Nasi Lemak

This is the popular dish in the country and is rice steamed with coconut milk. It is also frequently referred as a national dish.

Kuih

This bite size food is associated with Malay and Chinese communities of Malaysia. It is generally included in light breakfast and for lunch.

Mynamar

Also known as Burma, Myanmar is rich with culture and fine structured temples. Faced 15 years of tourism boycott, it is now attracting major tourist from across the world. Bountiful rice field,

golden stupas and some entertainment parks are some of the features of Myanmar

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Mandalay Hill

One can have traditional Thai desserts, including cakes and ice creams. These deserts are quite sweet and are mixed with different ingredients like sweet corn or kidney beans

This commercial city of Myanmar is known for its Shwedagon Payan and colonial-era buildings, However, Yangon River is the major attraction

Yangan

Mandalay Palace

This is the royal palace of the last Burmese monarchy. All the buildings here are of the same height and follow the traditional Burmese Palace design. Royal Mint, Watch Tower, Royal

Mausoleums and few others are few of the features of this Palace

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Shan-style rice

Also known as fish curry, it's the combination of rice cooked with turmeric and other ingredients. It is usually served with leek roots, raw garlic and fried pork rinds

Tea Shop Meal

One can enjoy a cup of milky tea along with other cuisines. In almost every tea stall in Myanmar, one can find steamed buns and dim sum.

Shan-style Tofu noodles

Added with a thick porridge made from chickpea flour. The yellow stuff is served with nice noodles and marinated chicken. Sanctum Inle Resort offers the best Shan- Style Tofu Noodles.

Sri Lanka

The country has been seducing tourists since decades and is among the top tourist destinations in the world. Balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, age-old traditions and spicy food, make Sri

Lanka a must visit destination

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Colombo

This capital city of Sri Lanka is busted with tourist centers and business centers. This port city is rich with colonial heritage, lush gardens, mansions and street markets. There are many things

this city offers to tourists.

Adam's Peak

Also known as Butterfly Mountain is a rock formation near the summer and is considered as the footprint of the Buddha. It is considered as the important watershed and yields precious stones like emeralds, rubes and sapphires.

Kandy

Another important city in Sri Lanka is Kandy and is the mixture of nature and man-made structure. Dramatic peaks are covered with manicured tea gardens and mist blanketing the

clouds adds unique layers to the hills

Jaffna

This marvellous city of north is an abode of age old temples. This place was highly engulfed in civil war between LTTEE and Sri Lankan Army. Today, this city is a major tourist attraction.

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Egg Hoppers

This traditionally food is eaten at breakfast and is a delicious item to taste. Made from batter of fermented rice flour, coconut milk, coconut water and sugar, it is worth tasting.

Sambol

This food item is fresh and chunky sauces, and is made up of stone pestle. Also known as Pol Sambol, it is mixed with grated coconut, dried chillies, lime juice and Maldive fish

Gotu Kola Kanda

Blended with herbal porridge and soup, this is the finely made energy drink. It is made from wild leafy greens including medicinal herb gotu kola and rice.

Nepal

Sandwiched between India and Tibet, Nepal is rich with tropical forest and ancient architectural work. Deep valleys and the Himalayan ranges snow-capped gives a beautiful scenic view. The cultural landscape and diverse traditions attracts tourists from every corner of the world.

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Kathmandu

The capital city of Nepal is layered with chaos and peace. Being the cosmopolitan city, there is a huge ethnic group of master craftsmen and traders’ extraordinariness

Bardia National Park

Located in the northwest of Nepalgunj and is the largest wildlife location in Nepal. The national park is known for great range of habitats and dry upland slopes. For adventure lovers, this is an

apt location to visit.

Pokhara

If you love adventure and hills, then this is the right place to explore. It is the second largest city in Nepal. Apart from being a cosmopolitan city, Pokhara is also known for its beautiful hills and

valleys that attract trekkers and adventure lovers.

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Dal Bhat Tarkari

This is the national food of Nepal. People here prefer this staple food in lunch and dinner,

Momo

This Tibetan style dumplings and Nepali spices are the famous food in Nepal. It is available in every food stalls across Nepal.

Himalayan Cuisine

Buckwheat, barley and millet are important grain processed for noodles that is served as Himalayan Cuisine.

Vietnam

Vietnam is the fastest growing country in Southeast Asia. The country is known for its picturesque villages, Buddhist pagodas, deep forests and beautiful beaches. There are some best known destinations in Vietnam that boosts the culture and traditional picture of the country.

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Hanoi

The capital city of Vietnam is famous for old architecture and rich culture that are still prevalent. The city is known for its little temples, Dong Xuan market and many more. Hanoi is the second largest city and is the complete blend of East and West culture.

Nha Trang

Known for its white sand long-stretched beaches and scuba diving, this is the most developed city in Vietnam. In fact, it is being considered as the most beautiful bays in the world

Toi Cave

If you love adventure, then Toi Cave at the Ke Bang National Park is a must visit. There are many kinds of stalactites with abundant colors and shapes. Moreover, it is the home of various animal species.

Danang

The 5th largest city in Vietnam, it is also a major port city. There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites including- Imperial City of Hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, and the My Son ruins

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Bun Tom

Made with fresh shrimp picked up from Hai Phong sea makes this dish a worth trying. Peeled and fried with green onion, Shrimp shells with noodles is worth trying.

Cau Mong Rare Beef

This Vietnam special dish has been attracting tourists due to its ingredients. Many restaurants in Da Nang, Hoi An and Tam Ky serve this dish.

Banh Goi

This deep fried and yellow pastry skin color dish is served with some fresh herbs such as lettuce and coriander.

Nom Bo Kho

It is widely found as street food and is served in wedding parties and death anniversaries. Spicy sweet of dried beef, the crispiness of julienned green papaya, the pungent flavor of herbs make

this dish worth trying.

Bhutan

Known as the happiest place on earth, Bhutan is the land of monasteries and beautifully-layered Himalayan ranges. For bikers and trekkers, this is an ideal place to explore. From spicy food to beautiful monasteries, Bhutan has everything to offer for tourists. Vivid and colorful culture makes Bhutan a divine place to explore.

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Jakar

This is a beautiful little one-street town and is known for restaurants and handicraft stores. Jakar Dzong dominates the Chamkhar valley that overlooks the town. It also has sheltered passage

and two parallel walls interconnecting fortified towers

Paro

Blessed with natural beauty, Paro has many traditional style houses that dots valley and surrounding. Recently, the town is bustling with rapid construction and modern towns to attract

tourists in large number.

Thimphu

This is the most modern city of Bhutan having abundance of cafes and nightclubs. However, the city still retains its age-old culture and tradition. It is among a few towns having ATM facilities.

One of the interesting parts of this city is it does not have traffic lights

HAA

It is the smallest Dzongkhag in the country. It is most beautiful and isolated areas in the kingdom, adorned with pristine alpine forests. It is known for the summer festival and delicious

home-cooked cuisines.

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Ema Datshi

This is the National Dish of Bhutan and is the spicy chilly food item. It is the staple with every meal and throughout the country. There are different variations including green beans, ferns,

potatoes, mushrooms etc

Momos

This Tibetan dumpling is stuffed with pork, beef and cheese. It is generally available in street food stalls.

Phaksha Paa

This is the pork cooked with spicy red chillies. It can also include spinach. Some of the variations are sun-dried, Hoentoe, cheese and other ingredients.

Goep

Though its popularity has quite diminished, Bhutan still serves this food item. With plenty of spicy and chilli powder, it is also largely served in restaurants

Hong Kong

The former British colony is the most vibrant country in Asia. Hong Kong is considered as the global financial center and has many skylines marvellous to explore. Street night market, lively

food scene, tourist attractions and many others makes Hong Kong worth exploring

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Hong Kong Disneyland

This theme park on Penny's Bay is located in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The theme park consists of: Main Street, U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Grizzly Gulch,

Mystic Point, and Toy Story Land.

Victoria Peak

A mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak is ranked as 31 in terms of elevation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The peak offers views of Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island and the surrounding islands.

Lamma Island

This small island city is the major tourist attraction. Places like Yung Shue Wan, Sok Kwu Wan and Sham Wan are famous places here. The Tin Hau festival is the major attraction here

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Sweet and Sour Pork

It is the most famous dish served here and is available in almost every restaurant.

Wontons

Also known as Chao Shou, this dish is added to clear soup along with other ingredients. The famous are Sichuan-style wontons, and are known for their skin and meat filling

Wind Sand Chicken

Originated from Guangdong, it has added garlic pieces along with wind-blown sand. This roasted and crispy dish is available in most of restaurants and street foods.

Indonesia

Indonesia is made up of thousands of volcanic islands and has groups of people speaking different languages. The major tourist attractions are beautiful mountain ranges and peak made

from different volcanic activities

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Bali

This is the highly visited city in Indonesia and is known for beautiful beaches and artistic culture. It is a small volcanic Island with distinctive temples and elaborate festivals. There are plenty of

water adventure activities available for fun.

Java

The cosmopolitan city of Indonesia is also dominated with hundreds of volcanoes. Hundreds of rice fields and highly active volcano peaks give a unique experience. Traditional dance, music

and art give enough options to explore

Sumatra

Known for its highly volcanic activities, Sumatra has many islands to explore. Some of the highlight places are Bukt Lawang, Padang and many others.

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Rice

It is a staple food of Indonesia and is served in most of the meals. It is either eaten as plain rice with protein and vegetable dishes as side dishes.

Nasi Goreng and Campur

These are included as the light meals and snacks with shreds of meat and vegetables. Along with these, Noodles too are commonly available in street food stalls.

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