Asia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Fuji featuring mountains, snow and landscape views
Khao Lak featuring a sunset
Halong Bay featuring a coastal town, rocky coastline and a bay or harbour
Taipei which includes a high-rise building, mist or fog and modern architecture
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall showing a waterfall

Experience new flavours, smells, sounds and vistas in this continent that offers everything from horse riding on the plains of Mongolia to swimming at Thailand’s beaches.

Stretched out between Turkey in the northwest and Singapore in the southeast, even reaching as far as eastern Russia, Asia is huge. As the world’s biggest and most populated continent, this is a place of endless possibilities.

It’s not just the affordable travel that makes Asia such a tourism hotspot. Its ancient history shines through in ruined forts and temples, its religions and rituals are as diverse as it gets and its eclectic cuisine is a feast for the senses.

Of course, what is means to discover Asia is different for everyone. For many, walking over theGreat Wall of China, stepping into theTaj MahalinIndia, or cycling among the moss-clad ruins ofAngkor WatinCambodiafeatures high on their bucket list.

Others are saving up for a photography course inSri Lanka, a yoga retreat in India or a foodie tour ofJapan. Meanwhile, the more adventurous types may dream of an eco-tour ofVietnam, tubing down a river inLaos, climbing a volcano inSumatraor even climbingMount EverestinNepal.

Some will look no further than lazy beach sessions on the stunning islands ofMalaysiaorThailand, which also happen to be great for scuba diving. And for those looking to party, there is always the nightlife inTokyo,Bali,BangkokandKoh Phanganto delve into.

Long-overlooked regions, such asTaiwan,South Korea, and the Caucasus region are now attracting hordes of curious travelers as well. Even poorer Asian nations such asCambodia,MyanmarandEast Timorare making the list and doing splendidly. It’s here that you can still find the authentic villages and a genuine curiosity towards visitors.

It’s worth noting that most “Westerners” experience a culture shock on their first trip to Asia, especially in vast countries such as India, China and the Asian part of Russia. Just prepare to be happily lost in translation, look for the beauty in the chaos and be sure to try something new every day.

Popular cities in Asia

Bangkok featuring a bridge, skyline and night scenes
Bangkok
Known for Shopping, Castle and Temples
Get away to Bangkok! Enjoy the temples, monuments and local cuisine.

Reasons to visit

  • Khaosan Road
  • Pratunam Market
  • Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
Kyoto which includes a small town or village and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Kyoto
Known for Temples, Culture and Gardens
Explore Kyoto: its temples, culture, castle and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Kiyomizu Temple
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Nishiki Market
Taipei featuring a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and theatre scenes
Taipei
Known for Dining, Shopping and Business
Get away to Taipei! Enjoy the museums, temples and culture.

Reasons to visit

  • Taipei 101
  • Shilin Night Market
  • Ningxia Night Market
Shinjuku featuring a city
Tokyo
Known for Shopping, Temples and Urban
Escape to Tokyo! Enjoy its temples, museums and parks.

Reasons to visit

  • Tokyo Skytree
  • Tokyo Tower
Osaka showing a city, zoo animals and a square or plaza
Osaka
Known for Shopping, Dining and Castle
Trip time! Discover the castle, local cuisine and aquarium in Osaka.

Reasons to visit

  • Universal Studios Japan
  • Dotonbori
Dongdaemun Market which includes interior views, shopping and markets
Seoul
Known for Shopping, Castle and Culture
Trip time! Discover the castle, culture and museums in Seoul.

Reasons to visit

  • Myeongdong Street
  • Namdaemun Market