BANGKOK, 27 June 2018: TripAdvisor announced, Tuesday, that the Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk came in at third place in the first-ever Travellers’ Choice awards for travel experiences in Asia.
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament took the top spot in Asia.
Singapore had two entries in the top 10; Singapore Zoo (6th) and Singapore Night Tour (7th).
“We’re excited to announce our inaugural Travellers’ Choice awards for Experiences, based on tours highly recommended by TripAdvisor’s global travel community,” said director of communications, Asia-Pacific Janice Lee Fang.
Top 10 Experiences in Asia
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament – Tokyo, Japan bookable from THB 2,857.
Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong – Hong Kong SAR, China bookable from THB 4,375.
Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk – Bangkok, Thailand bookable from THB 1,995.
Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City by Luxury Speedboat – Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam bookable from THB 2,812.
Half Day Small-Group Kyoto Cultural Tour – Kyoto, Japan bookable from THB 1,973.
Singapore Zoo with Transfer and Optional Breakfast with Orangutans – Singapore bookable from THB 1,316.
Singapore Night Tour: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and River Cruise – Singapore bookable from THB 1,560.
Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing – Beijing, China bookable from THB 2,414.
Taroko Gorge Full-Day Tour from Taipei – Taipei, Taiwan bookable from THB 4,796.
Bali Full-Day Traditional Village Sightseeing Trip with Lunch – Bali, Indonesia bookable from THB 1,323.
The awards recognise 345 experiences, tours, and activities globally, highlighting the world’s best experiences overall. They’re also broken down by country, and by category including day cruises, private sightseeing, cultural experiences, day trips, multi-day tours, hop-on hop-off tours, and food, beer, and wine experiences.
Winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account a business’s reviews, opinions and popularity with travellers over the last year.
