TripAdvisor: Bangkok Night Tour is Thailand's Top Experience

Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo #1 Tour in Asia

TripAdvisor^®, the travel planning and booking site, today announced the Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk as the winner of its first-ever Travellers’ Choice^® awards for Experiences in Thailand. The tour also came in third in Asia.

“We’re excited to announce our inaugural Travellers’ Choice awards for Experiences, based on tours highly recommended by TripAdvisor’s global travel community,” said Janice Lee Fang, Director of Communications, Asia Pacific. “International travellers can experience some of the best the Kingdom has to offer through these top-rated activities, from a night tour of Bangkok's top attractions, to a cooking class in Chiang Mai.”

In Asia, Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament took the top spot. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest provider of bookable experiences, with more than 100,000 bookable activities, tours and attractions worldwide.

Top 10 Experiences in Asia:

Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament – Tokyo, Japan bookable from THB 2,857

Travellers can immerse themselves in one of Japan’s most iconic cultural practices by witnessing a sumo tournament first-hand. The tour provides a peek into the ceremonial rituals undertaken by the wrestlers and a visit to the Sumo Museum to learn more about the age-old tradition. According to one TripAdvisor reviewer, “Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained all about the Sumo wrestlers to us, the history and how the tournaments are organised. The atmosphere was exciting and we stayed to the end enjoying every minute of the show that the sumo wrestlers put on and marvelling at their strength and agility.”

Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong – Hong Kong SAR, China bookable from THB 4,375

Escape the city life and opt for a relaxed version of Hong Kong with this Big Buddha and Lantau Island tour. Travellers will be taken to Tai O, a fishing village with over-water stilt houses, the majestic 34-metre high Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. “This is a must see Hong Kong side trip. Lantau Island is gorgeous. Giant seated Buddha, beautiful Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery and a great cable car ride. Everything went smoothly and on time. Excellent, informative tour guide,” noted one TripAdvisor reviewer.

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk – Bangkok, Thailand bookable from THB 1,995

From illuminated temples to lively night markets, experience the highlights of Bangkok on a Tuk-Tuk with this night tour. Travellers also get a taste of the Kingdom’s best pad Thai and reviewers found that the whole experience “gives you a good first understanding of the country. Our guide were really great and knowledgeable...and going around the city in Tuk Tuk was really fun.”

Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City by Luxury Speedboat – Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam bookable from THB 2,812

On this guided small-group tour, travellers make their journey to the Chi Chi Tunnels by speedboat before discovering the extensive 200 kilometre network of tunnels which operated as underground cities during the Vietnam War. “The boat trip was very peaceful and saves a lot of time avoiding overland traffic if you went by bus. The tunnels were very interesting and the site is very well presented to get a feel for what it would have been like during the War,” said one TripAdvisor reviewer.

Half Day Small-Group Kyoto Cultural Tour – Kyoto, Japan bookable from THB 1,973

Deep dive into the cultural heart of Japan with this half day guided walking tour around the former imperial city. In intimate groups of no more than 12, travellers will visit top attractions such the Tofukuji Temple, Fushimi Inarii Shrine, and the Gion Geisha district to learn about this historic city. Reviewers love the tour for the “right length, about three and a half hours, and offered an insight into Kyoto that would have been hard to achieve under our own steam.”

Singapore Zoo with Transfer and Optional Breakfast with Orangutans – Singapore bookable from THB 1,316

The Singapore Zoo, home to thousands of animals including a resident family of orang-utans, has one of the most successful breeding programs for these primates. The tour includes a guided trip of the zoo and travellers can opt to have breakfast with the orang-utans for a more immersive experience. As one TripAdvisor reviewer put it, “We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast with the Orang-utans. It was surreal to see them up so close. It is a great day out for all and so much education for everyone.”

Singapore Night Tour: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and River Cruise – Singapore bookable from THB 1,560

See the Lion City come alive at night with Singapore’s best highlights such as Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands Skypark, before concluding with a leisurely cruise down the Singapore River. This tour saves travellers the hassle of waiting in line for tickets and the need to make their way around the city on their own. A TripAdvisor reviewer cited, “I very much enjoyed this trip and was absolutely stunned at the fascinating night view of the skylines and the light show. The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable! In a word, it was a great trip and saved me a lot of time navigating e city by myself.”

Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing – Beijing, China bookable from THB 2,414

Embark on a full-day tour of the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs on this tour. Accompanied by a guide, travellers will step foot on Balading – one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall before exploring the Chang Ling Tomb, a Ming emperor burial site. Reviewers found the tour “absolutely amazing! The complimentary pickup and dropoff at our hotel made the whole experience so stress free. Our tour guide was fantastic! Very kind, energetic, knowledgeable and an all-around top notch guide.”

Taroko Gorge Full-Day Tour from Taipei – Taipei, Taiwan bookable from THB 4,796

On this tour, travellers will get to admire the natural beauty of Taroko Gorge, hailed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Asia. From Taipei, travellers will head to Hualien on a scenic train journey before arriving at the gorge where they will get to explore marble cliffs, winding tunnels and the Liwu River. TripAdvisor reviewers were impressed by the “organised and knowledgeable guides” and “the beautiful and wonderful sights”.

Bali Full-Day Traditional Village Sightseeing Trip with Lunch – Bali, Indonesia bookable from THB 1,323

Travellers looking to maximise their time in Bali can do so with this sightseeing tour, which packs most of the island’s highlights in a full-day tour. Look forward to activities such as lunch overlooking Mount Kintamani, sampling kopi luwak, one of the world’s most expensive coffees, and marvelling at the symmetry of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tegalalang Rice Terrace. As mentioned by a TripAdvisor reviewer, “Saw everything I needed to see in Bali as I was only there for a few days, a short trip meant this tour was perfect to see everything quickly.”

Top 10 Experiences in Thailand:

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.

For all of the 2018 Travellers’ Choice award-winning experiences, as well as the latest reviews, go to www.tripadvisor.com/TravellersChoice-Experiences. Travellers can also follow the conversation on Twitter at #travellerschoice.

Prices are in THB (Thai Baht) and accurate as of June 25, 2018.