Asia Travel Guide

New to Asia? Start with these essential guides. Let's cover the big picture. How much does an Asia trip actually cost? What should you pack? When's the best time to go? These are the questions every traveler asks first—and we've got clear answers.

Read these guides first, then move on to picking your specific destinations below. Think of this as your foundation—everything else builds from here.

Hold on. Before you randomly pick Thailand because everyone goes there, let's get smart about this. You need a filter, not more options.

We built these rankings from 10 years on the ground and feedback from thousands of real travelers. Safety matters to you? Budget? Romance? Check below—your perfect match is waiting.

You know what kind of traveler you are. Now, where does that take you? Think of Asia as 4 completely different worlds.

Tropical Southeast Asia with its beaches and temples. High-tech East Asia where bullet trains meet ancient shrines. Rugged South Asia for the bold. Empty Central Asia for those who want to vanish. Pick one world. Own it. Click below to start.

Not ready to plan a multi-country adventure yet? No problem. Sometimes one perfect Asia destination beats a complex itinerary. We narrowed it down to 8 "can't-go-wrong" countries.

Easy logistics, incredible highlights, and that perfect mix of safety and adventure. From Japan's efficient trains to the Philippines' island-hopping paradise, these destinations practically plan themselves. Start with a winner. You can always come back for the rest.

Here's where travel gets real. Asia is about doing things you can't do anywhere else. Do you want to trek to Everest Base Camp in Nepal? Hunt for the best char kway teow in Penang's hawker stalls? Wear a kimono and walk through Kyoto's bamboo forest?

We sorted the top experiences by country. Find your passion below and start building your bucket list.

Now, how long? Here's the breakdown: Got 5-7 days? Focus on one or two cities—Tokyo and Kyoto, or just Bali. Have 2 weeks? You can cover an entire country, like Thailand or Japan, without rushing.

A month or more? Now we're talking. That's enough time to work your way through Southeast Asia or follow the ancient Silk Road across Central Asia. Don't guess. Grab a ready-made Asia itinerary that actually works.

Time to see how to get to Asia. Make your trip simple with this section. Singapore is the super-hub, connecting even to remote Bhutan. Planning a multi-country trip? We show you the best transport links for Southeast Asia and the Central Asian Stans below.

Sticking to one country? China's high-speed rail and Japan's Shinkansen are covered too-so you can zip across entire regions faster than flying.

Stop reading and start seeing. Why wade through paragraphs when a map shows you everything in seconds? Distances. Connections. Major hubs. Top sights. All at a glance.

Our Asia map collection covers everything—big regions like Southeast and East Asia, individual countries like Thailand and Japan, even specific cities like Bali and Kyoto. If you're a visual person, this section is your new best friend.

There's one thing maps can't show you: flavor. And half the reason you're going to Asia is the food. Thai street food tastes like heaven. Japanese kaiseki that's basically edible art. Chinese regional cuisine so diverse you could eat a different dish every day for a year.

Taste it! Find out what absolutely needs to be on your food bucket list.

Still haven't found exactly what you're looking for? We've got more. This is the catch-all section-the extra tips, niche topics, and deep dives we didn't fit above. Everything's organized by region (East, Southeast, South, and Central Asia), so you can jump straight to what matters for your trip.

Consider this your bonus material. Dig in.