5 Most Overrated Travel Destinations in Asia

4. Phuket, Thailand

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Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Asia. According to a study by MoneyTransfers in 2023, the island was named the most overcrowded destination in the world. Apart from being overcrowded, the island is also notorious for its exploitation of tourists. The internet is plastered with accounts of tourists revealing that they were scammed during a vacation in Phuket, with some even going so far to suggest that the local police are guilty of being complicit in these scams. Although it continues to thrive in terms of tourist arrivals, its reputation contributes to making it one of the most overrated travel destinations in Asia.