Heritage Resorts and Getaways around Singapore

For the shortest flight and an educational trip, head to Malaysia. Here you could visit Penang Island and learn about its historical significance to Malaysia. Visiting Miri would take you to a museum different from the usual museums. Ever heard of a Petroleum Museum? That's what Miri has to offer, Grand Old Lady and the Petroleum Museum. In Kuala Lumpur dwell a numerous well-renowned museums, historical sites and religious sites. A little more than an hour in the clouds and you can be in Thailand or Philippines. A train from Thailand will take you to Kanchanaburi which harbors The Bridge over the river Kwai, a bridge made famous by movies and books. Pattaya has a couple of museums and religious landmarks but visiting with kids would not be an enlightening experience. Plenty museums, temples and park tower the city of Chiang Mai, the largest city in Northern Thailand. It is also considered to be one of the most culturally significant sites in Thailand. Puerto Princesa in Philippines contains a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Underground River. Indonesia! It takes a slightly longer flight, about 2 hours from Singapore, but boy oh boy isn't the travel worth it! Bali, Yogyakarta, Jakarta and Ubud in Bali will all give you a slice of their heritage and you'll plan to spend more weekends at these getaways! Vietnam and Cambodia are for those who don't mind long flights. Vietnam is touched by war and has a lot of museums and sights that talk about these wars. Battambang in Cambodia houses museums that display some rare artifacts and souvenirs. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap can be visited to learn more about the heritage of Cambodia.