Asia is the region travellers most often say they don't know where to start with. Our advisors build routes country by country — Japan's rail network, Vietnam's coast, Thailand's islands, Korea's cities, Singapore as a stopover, Indonesia's temples and reefs.
Choose a country below for the cities, seasons and experiences worth building a trip around.
Where to go
Countries in Asia
Each country page covers the parks, seasons, ways to travel and what shapes the budget.
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Japan
Rail, ritual, food and cherry blossom.
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South Korea
Palaces and street food in the north, beaches and volcanoes in the south.
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Thailand
Temples, markets, jungle and some of the best beaches in Asia.
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Vietnam
A 1,600 km coastline, three distinct regions and extraordinary food.
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Singapore
The easiest stopover in Asia — and a good trip in its own right.
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Indonesia
Temples, volcanoes, rice terraces and world-class diving.
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