Tran Quoc Pagoda  illuminates in the West Lake in Hanoi (Photo: Reader's Digest)

Coming in 10th place on the list by Reader's Digest is the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. Featuring picturesque temples and pagodas to vibrant markets, the senses of guests go into overdrive upon a visit to Hanoi. Despite being home to an array of modern developments, plenty of history remains on display throughout the capital.

Ho Chi Minh city's skyline by the Sai Gon river (Photo: Reader's Digest)

Ranked at number eight on the list is the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, an urban center most famous for Notre-Dame Cathedral and the 19th-century Central Post Office. Other popular sites include Ben Thanh Market which is overflowing with food, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The incense-filled Jade Emperor Pagoda, War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and Giac Lam Pagoda are must-visit destinations.

Topping the travel destination list is Tokyo in Japan. It is followed by Bangkok in Thailand, Beijing in China, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Kyoto in Japan, Seoul in South Korea, Macau in China, Hong Kong in China, and Sri Lanka.