What are some of the coolest/most fun places in Asia to check out?

I am going on a trip to Asia next spring/summer for a few weeks. I am visiting people in Seoul, as well as in Hong Kong. But I will have enough time to check out at least one or two other countries/cities/islands. What places do you recommend I hang out at?

Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket, Kho Samui, Chiang Mai, etc)

Philippines (Cebu, White Beach, Angeles, etc)

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try boracay and el nido palawan nice beaches good food.

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Try the Philippines with its 7,100 islands, beaches, best dive sites, and hospitable, warm (including the weather) people.

Check out Philippine tourism website at

http://www.tourism.gov.ph

or its alternative website URL at

http://www.wowphilippines.com.ph

Take note of the PH in the url. Most people miss it and is diverted to a dummy website.

Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

Thailand: Bangkok, Koh samui, Koh chang

You'll get too many replies to this, so i'll leave it to the rest ... Asia has just too many great cities to be listed down.

Would be useful if you could narrow down your preferrence, like, do you like the sun & beaches, serene countryside, shopping & food, native culture, etc.

The Philippines should be on your list. Check www.wowphilippines.com for beautiful places to see and wonderful things to do.

Welcome to the Philippines.

Mabuhay!

It really depends on what you're looking for.

From Hong Kong:

If you have just a few days, Singapore and cities in China would be good for shopping and some sightseeing. (Tickets to Singapore from Hong Kong are really cheap)

From Seoul:

Perhaps Japan or Jeju island (I haven't been there myself but I heard it's really beautiful)

If you have more time, I would recommend Southeast Asian countries. There's lots to do in Vietnam, it's amazing there. And Thailand is great too.

From Hong Kong, you can visit Singapore, there will be a Singapore Great Sale during May - July 07 thenafter you can enjoy the beauties of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Bali and Manado in Indonesia are very beautiful then there are direct flight from Singapore for about 2-3 hours. But if you want to have daily trip you can reach Johor Malaysia in one hour by taxi and Batam Indonesia also in one hour by Ferry.