>>35236123I agree on most of what you say, OP. However, I found Johto and (in second place) Kalos to be the best regions since there were many cool landmarks
>JohtoThe Radio Tower and Team Rocket's takeover
The Lake Of Rage with its red Gyarados and introduction to Lance
Ecruteak City, the most iconic city in Johto because of the folklore focus (the burnt tower, Suicune's legend and the kimono girls)
The PokePark and the bug-catching contest
>KalosLumiose City, can't express how impressive it was to be in a real livable city for the first time
The gloomy swamp with the spooky house at the end
The explosion where Yvetal appears
Snowbell City, it felt like a complete stop in the rushed pace of the post-yvetal phase. The music alone made it awesome