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<figure id="attachment_142461" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-142461" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-142461 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Bangkok.jpg" alt="A view of the Chao Phraya River as it runs through Bangkok." width="1200" height="800" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-142461" class="wp-caption-text">A view of the Chao Phraya River as it runs through Bangkok.</figcaption></figure>
Some cities captivate with their historic charm, while others dazzle with cutting-edge innovation. Then there are those rare urban gems that strike a perfect balance between culture, cuisine, and connectivity—earning them a spot among the favorites of 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) voters.
<a href="https://destinasian.com/category/thailand/bangkok" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangkok</a> takes the crown this year, a city where centuries-old temples stand alongside glittering skyscrapers, and street food is just as revered as fine dining. <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/singapore" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Singapore</a> follows closely behind, a seamless blend of heritage and modernity, where lush green spaces complement world-class shopping and entertainment. Rounding out the top three is Tokyo, a metropolis that reinvents itself constantly while preserving its deep-rooted traditions.
Also making the list are Ho Chi Minh City, <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/malaysia/kuala-lumpur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuala Lumpur</a>, <a href="https://destinasian.com/category/hong-kong">Hong Kong</a>, Seoul, Sydney, Shanghai, and Taipei, each offering a unique energy that keeps travelers coming back for more. Explore the full list of 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards winners and start <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">planning your next adventure</a>.

A view of the Chao Phraya River as it runs through Bangkok.

Bangkok Named Best City in Asia by DestinAsian Readers

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