Lonely Planet names Asia’s best destinations for 2018
CNNCNN — Often referred to as South Korea’s “second city,” coastal Busan has taken a giant step out of Seoul’s shadow. “A stunning confluence of scenery, culture and cuisine, Busan packs an eclectic offering of activities to suit all travelers: hike hills to Buddhist temples, settle into sizzling hot springs and feast on seafood at the country’s largest fish market,” reads Lonely Planet’s top 10 list. “Poised to steal the spotlight, Busan is East Asia’s Culture City for 2018 and will be at its most vibrant with colorful events showcasing the country’s cultural heritage, from street art festivals to traditional dance shows.” Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Asia list, now in its third year, features the travel guidebook publisher’s top 10 recommended destinations to visit in the year ahead. Third place goes to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, which it calls “a supercity that somehow keeps getting cooler.” Uzbekistan's historic treasures are now more accessible than ever. For instance, Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay – a surf town on the east coast – is applauded for managing to “retain its cool as holidaymakers swarm the rest of the country’s ancient citadels and hiker-strewn hill stations.” Or India’s Western Ghats, which offers “an atmospheric mirror to Shimla and Darjeeling, with added jungle appeal.” But there are some more-than-familiar inclusions, too, such as Chiang Mai.
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