Can’t get enough of Viator’s 2007 Top 25 lists? Neither can we.

We’ve been busy compiling the Top 25 Things to Do around the world, from Africa & the Middle East to Central & South America and the Caribbean (with more regions coming soon). These lists are based on tours and activities that actual Viator.com travelers participated in this year.

So what were the major travel trends in Asia in 2007? Surprisingly (given its dominance on our 2006 list), Singapore has slipped a few spots in overall popularity. What happened? Japan in general, and Tokyo in particular, skyrocketed in popularity this year with Viator travelers. (Speaking of which, check out some of the cool new traveler photos submitted by Viator’s travelers in Japan…) Ditto with Hong Kong, which remains one of the top destinations in Asia this year.

On the ‘notable exceptions’ list is China (check out Rod’s trip report to Beijing) and Vietnam (also see our recent blog post of suggested itineraries in Vietnam). Our guess is that China will come storming back thanks to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. And here’s hoping to Vietnam making a splash in 2008. n the meantime, without further ado, the top 25 things to do in Asia in 2007…

Top 25 Things to Do in Asia: 2007

#1 in 2007? A bullet-train trip to Mt Fuji from Tokyo

25. Malacca Malaysia Day Tour, Singapore

24. Half-day Safari around Phuket, Phuket, Thailand

23. Kuala Lumpur Grand Day Tour, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

22. Afternoon Till Sunset at Sentosa Island, Singapore

21. Lantau Island Tour including Giant Buddha at Po Lin Monastery, Hong Kong

20. Kyoto Day Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan

19. Morning at the Singapore Zoo with optional Jungle Breakfast with Orangutans, Singapore

18. Island Tour - Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley Market, Hong Kong

17. Macau Full Day Tour by Catamaran, Hong Kong

16. Sunrise Sumo Wrestling Tour - Tournament, Tokyo, Japan

15. Mt Fuji, Hakone and Kyoto by Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

14. Panoramic Tokyo - Meiji, Asakusa, Tokyo Bay Cruise, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan

13. Mt Fuji, Hakone and Onsen 2-Day Tour: Return by Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

12. Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour: Return By Motorcoach, Tokyo, Japan

11. Kyoto 1-Day Sunrise Express Tour By Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

10. Kyoto and Nara Day Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Todaiji, Kyoto, Japan

9. Singapore by Night including Dinner at Boat Quay, Night Market, Raffles Hotel, Singapore

8. Guangzhou (Canton) China including Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, Hong Kong

7. Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony, Sumida River Cruise, Tokyo, Japan

6. Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto and Nara 3-Day Sunrise Highlights Tour by Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

5. Hong Kong by Night at Revolving 66 Restaurant and Junk Cruise, Hong Kong

4. Night Safari, Singapore

3. Nikko World Heritage, Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall, Tokyo, Japan

2. Kyoto and Nara 2 or 3-Day Sunrise Express Tour by Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

1. Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour: Return by Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

Do you have your own list of favorite things to do in Asia? We’d love to hear about them. Simply leave us a reply below and we’ll add them to the list.

And if you’re looking for more inspiration in Asia, Viator’s got you covered in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia (including Bali), Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Stay tuned for more lists in the coming days, to help you plan your next trip across the globe. In the meantime, if your curious about the top things to do last year in Asia, keep on reading…

 

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So what was hot in Asia in 2006? The latest installment in our series — Top 25 Things to Do in Asia — has a few surprises. The biggest is the overwhelming popularity of Singapore.

Viator’s travelers clearly know how to make the most of a visit to Singapore, either en route to other destinations in Asia or on a weekend getaway for Singapore’s shopping and world-class dining scene.

Top 25 Things to Do in Asia: 2006

25. Imperial Cheng Ho Singapore Harbor Cruise, Singapore

24. Tour Historical Malacca from Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

23. Bangkok City and Temples Private Tour including Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand

22. Khao Yai National Park, Bangkok, Thailand

21. Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Private Tour, Bangkok, Thailand

20. Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai, Thailand

19. Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour, Tokyo, Japan

18. Kuala Lumpur Grand Day Tour, Malaysia

17. Bridge on the River Kwai, Bangkok, Thailand

16. Explore Malacca, Malaysia from Singapore, Singapore

15. Morning at the Singapore Zoo, Singapore

14. Kuala Lumpur City Highlights, Singapore

13. A Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise, Hong Kong

12. Singapore Changi Airport Plaza Premium Lounge, Singapore

11. Dynamic Tokyo - Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony, Sumida River Cruise, Tokyo, Japan

10. Founding Footsteps of Raffles - Raffles Hotel and more, Singapore

9. Afternoon Till Sunset at Sentosa Island, Singapore

8. Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tombs, Beijing, China

7. Ayuthaya - Ancient Capital of Thailand Tour, Bangkok, Thailand

6. Kuala Lumpur International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge, Malaysia

5. Nikko World Heritage sites - Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall, Tokyo, Japan

4. Mt Fuji, Hakone and Onsen with return by Bullet Train, Tokyo, Japan

Yes, Mt Fuji really is this beautiful

3. Hong Kong Island Tour - Victoria Peak, Aberdeen, Stanley Market, Hong Kong

2. Singapore City Tour - Chinatown, Botanic Gardens, Little India, Singapore

1. Singapore Night Safari, Singapore

There you have it. Viator’s list of the Top 25 tours and things to do in Asia in 2006.

Happy travels across Asia and the world in 2006.

 

–The Viator Team

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