“Kuala Lumpur is a bustling city that blends steel-and-glass skyscrapers, adorned with Islamic crescents, with 19th-century British colonial landmarks,” the site noted.

The city is best known for the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the skyline.

Travelers should not miss Chinatown, home to traditional Sino-Malay eateries offering street food delicacies and ancient temples waiting to be explored.

Another must-visit attraction is Thean Hou Temple, a six-tiered sanctuary dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. Perched atop Robson Heights on Lorong Bellamy, the temple spans 6,758 square meters and is one of the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Other destinations featured on the list include Thailand’s Phuket, Singapore, and Vietnam’s largest island Phu Quoc.

According to aviation news site Aviation A2ZSoutheast Asia is experiencing record-breaking growth as it heads into 2025, with several airports seeing a surge in overall capacity and some reaching significant milestones.