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14.01.2025 - 21:03 / travelpulse.com / Lacey Pfalz
Asia is an amazing region of the world: known for its breadth of diverse food traditions and ancient history, it’s no wonder many younger adventurers are particularly interested in visiting.
We expect Asia to become a more popular destination in 2025, following its resurgence in 2024 with more travelers setting new visitor total records in Japan and heading for China after a years-long pause. Adventurous travelers are also choosing to visit less-visited places in Asia, spurred on by social media and a desire to take the road less traveled.
With the range of regions, sites, and activities to choose from in this expansive destination, we’ve We put together a guide to help you with your Asia travel planning this year.
Young tourists admire the beauty of cherry blossom trees in Tokyo at the Meguro River, Japan. (Photo Credit: Goway Travel/chanchai/Adobe Stock)
Asia is a diverse continent filled with incredible wonders both natural and human-made. But there are a few destinations in particular we think travelers will lean toward this year.
Beach lovers flock to Bali's many resorts and gorgeous crystal-clear waters. Travelers heading to this Indonesian island can relax and recharge any way they want, from hiking and practicing yoga to experiencing local cultures through temple visits or local street markets.
Those who thrive in big cities should consider Singapore or Seoul, South Korea. Both offer incredible culture, food, history, and nightlife. Singapore also boasts the world’s best airport, complete with the largest indoor waterfall on Earth.
Travelers who would like to visit Japan but are worried about the cost or the record numbers of travelers who visited last year should consider visiting Seoul instead. Plus, South Korea has the unique Templestay program for travelers to experience life in a Korean Buddhist monastery!
We also expect China to grow in popularity this year. The vast country boasts the Great Wall and many other historical sites, along with great food and big cities of its own, like Hong Kong, Beijing, and Nanjing.
Asia’s best attractions include everything from bamboo forests in China and Japan to mangrove forests and tea plantations in India. There are also the beautiful beaches of Indonesia and Thailand and icons like Japan’s scenic Mount Fuji.
Popular historical attractions in Asia include China’s Great Wall and Terracotta Army, Japan’s Himeji Castle, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, and India’s Taj Mahal (though — rest assured — the list is nearly endless!).
Lunar New Year celebrations are held all across Asia at the end of January, promising spectacular celebrations, decorations, and events no matter where you’re visiting.
But there are plenty of other spectacular events throughout the year. Japan,
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