Asia's Best Excursions to Explore

Chosen theme: Asia’s Best Excursions to Explore. Step into a continent of sunrise summits, storied streets, river journeys, and unforgettable flavors. From sacred peaks to neon cities, let these handpicked outings spark your next adventure—then share your must-try excursions with our community.

Iconic City Day Trips Across Asia

Start with sizzling yakitori skewers and knife makers at Tsukiji’s outer lanes before wandering to Asakusa’s incense-swirled Sensō-ji. Drift along the Sumida River, sip matcha, and cap your morning with tempura alleys. Tell us your favorite Tokyo detour below.

Iconic City Day Trips Across Asia

Watch the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung, trace hanok eaves in Bukchon, then slip into hip cafes near Ikseon-dong. Ride the subway to Hongdae’s murals and music buskers. Which Seoul stop stole your heart? Share a tip for fellow explorers.

Iconic City Day Trips Across Asia

Trek MacRitchie’s treetop walk, marvel at Supertrees, then fuel up at a hawker center with laksa or char kway teow. Learn the local ‘chope’ etiquette using tissues. Subscribe for more bite-sized itineraries and tell us your hawker stall hero.

Nature Escapes: Mountains, Jungles, and Sacred Peaks

Ride a jeep in the pre-dawn chill, then watch fog rivers glow beneath Bromo’s smoking cone. Walk the Sea of Sand and climb the crater’s lip. Pack a scarf, respect sacred offerings, and comment with your best sunrise photo spots.

Nature Escapes: Mountains, Jungles, and Sacred Peaks

Trace prayer-flagged trails to Paro Taktsang perched impossibly on a cliff. Pause at teahouses for butter tea and sweeping valleys. Move slowly at altitude, dress modestly, and reflect quietly. Would you attempt the hike? Tell us your preparation plan.

Culture-First Excursions: Temples, Traditions, and Living Heritage

Arrive in darkness, lanterns bobbing, as towers silhouette against a rising sky. Explore Ta Prohm’s root-laced corridors and Bayon’s serene faces. Hire a licensed guide to unlock symbolism. Subscribe for our respectful photography checklist and favorite quiet corners.

Navigate sizzling woks, fragrant herbs, and endless skewers through Yaowarat and Talat Noi. Sample boat noodles, mango sticky rice, and herbal drinks. Note spice levels and alley etiquette. Which dish would you queue for again? Comment with your craving.

Food-Focused Excursions: Eat the Map

Trace Nyonya recipes from spice shops to kopitiams, tasting assam laksa and nutmeg juices. Then stroll the historic jetties, hearing migration tales. Book with local storytellers. Subscribe to our monthly recipe spotlight and share your family flavor memories.

Food-Focused Excursions: Eat the Map

History on Foot: Walls, War Rooms, and Silk Roads

Choose restored steps with cable cars or wild, rugged watchtowers with long ridgeline views. Wear grippy shoes, start early, and pack layers. Which section felt most cinematic to you? Drop a note to guide future trekkers.

Check monsoon calendars, altitude conditions, and temple dress codes. Secure permits in advance for popular hikes, and learn local etiquette to enrich moments. Comment with a question, and we’ll feature answers in our next excursion roundup.