If your travel plans for the New Year have not been firmed out yet, fret not. 
 
Some 500 AsiaOne readers have ranked the top 10 places in the world to be experienced first-hand, to help you better decide which destinations to set foot on, and which to just enjoy vicariously through travel TV and magazines.  
 
So, if there is only one holiday you can muster this year, make it to the scenic Jiuzhaigou, China. The famed valley in the Sichuan province emerged tops by winning some 25 per cent of the readers' votes.
 
With 135 nods of approval, Jiuzhaigou edged out second-place Bhutan by just one vote.
 
Boasting majestic mountains and regal monasteries, quaintly complemented by a humble and religious native population, it is not difficult to see why Bhutan, the 'land of the thunder dragon', is held in such high regard.  
 
Other destinations in Asia rounded up the top spots: Taiwan took the third placing, followed by Nepal, Mongolia, and Khaolak, Thailand.


Readers' Choice Top 10 Travel Destination

Rank	Description
1		Jiuzhaigou, China You may have seen photographs and watched movies set against the backdrop of this scenic spot, but nothing quite matches the breathtaking sights which greet you.
2		Bhutan What was once an exclusive retreat for the well-heeled is steadily joining the tourist circuit.
3		Taiwan Blessed are the Taiwanese who need not venture far to be enraptured by breathtaking scenery.
4		Nepal Masala tea or me? Prepare for enlightenment and be awestruck by Mount Everest, the vibrant culture, gorgeous landscape and people.
5		Mongolia Most of Mongolia is rolling countryside and desert, but how magnificent they are.
6		Khao Lak, Thailand Fun-filled adventures and eco treasures await those who seek an alternative destination in Thailand.
7		Venezuela The roar of the Angel Falls, the grip of an anaconda around your neck. Take a dare and confront the jaw-dropping wilds of Venezuela, where Jurassic Park was filmed.
8		Jordan Smoother skin after a soak in the Dead Sea - that's one of the allures promised in the Middle East's safest country.
9		Zimbabwe A lion breeding and conservation programme in Zimbabwe lets visitors get up close and personal with the majestic big cats.
10		Syria It is not only peaceful and safe, but its people - from nomads to shopkeepers - are also very hospitable.