Seven spectacular mountains in South-East Asia


Hkakabo Razi in Myanmar is the tallest mountain in South-East Asia. — WorldAtlas.com 3 A giant statue of Buddha sits atop Vietnam’s Fansipan. — Pexels 4 Mount Apo in the Philippines is a dormant volcano with a lake crater. — Jdeligero24/Wikimedia Commons 5 Kinabalu Park is home to Malaysia’s highest peak. — ANTON ZELENOV/Wikimedia Commons 6 The twin pagodas on Thailand’s Doi Inthanon commemorate the kingdom’s former king and queen. — JJ HARRISON/Wikimedia Commons

For those who seek adventure beyond the cities and sandy shores, South-East Asia is the place to be. This is especially true if you’re looking to climb some mountains.

The mountains in South-East Asia range from misty summits that graze the clouds, to rugged peaks that challenge hikers and reward them with breathtaking views.

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