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Asia

Temples, islands and city lights.

Our guides from across Asia, from Sri Lanka and the Maldives to Japan, Thailand and Indonesia. Choose a country, or browse everything we’ve written about this part of the world.

Countries in Asia

Pick a place to start.
The carved gateway of the Grand Palace in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia
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Red paper lanterns and autumn maple leaves over Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) at night, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Japan
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Sunset over the beach boardwalk and overwater villas at Furaveri Resort, Maldives
Maldives
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The Merlion fountain spouting water into Marina Bay with the city skyline behind, Singapore
COMING SOON
Singapore
The Bell of Peace pavilion with red pillars and painted eaves under a clear blue sky at Imjingak, near the DMZ, South Korea
South Korea
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The Nine Arch Bridge surrounded by jungle near Ella, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
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Gold spires and tiered roofs of the Grand Palace framed by topiary trees under a blue sky, Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand
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South Korea

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Thailand

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Japan

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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Thailand

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Indonesia

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Sri Lanka

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Indonesia

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Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

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