Top 10 Best Hidden Gems in Asia

Living root bridges grown over centuries by Khasi tribes, the wettest place on Earth at Cherrapunji, and crystal-clear rivers in Dawki that make boats appear to float on air.

Twenty-seven islands off Central Java with pristine coral reefs, zero nightclubs, and accommodation so basic it forces you to actually disconnect — the anti-Bali for the Bali-weary.

Terraced rice fields cascading down misty mountains where Hmong and Dao communities offer homestays that teach you more about Vietnam in one night than a week in Ho Chi Minh City.

Over 2,000 ancient temples scattered across a dusty plain that rivals Angkor Wat in scale but draws a fraction of the visitors — political complexities aside, the archaeology is staggering.

The Philippines' surf capital has palm-lined roads, secret lagoons, and a laid-back vibe that Boracay lost a decade ago — but the secret is leaking fast so visit before the resorts arrive.

The Registan's turquoise-tiled madrasas are among the most jaw-dropping Islamic architecture on Earth, and Uzbekistan's recent visa reforms have finally opened the Silk Road to casual travelers.

Shikoku's wildest prefecture offers the 88 Temple Pilgrimage, world-class bonito tataki, and a Sunday street market that has run continuously for 300 years without a single tourist bus in sight.

Colonial French architecture, the famous bamboo train, and a contemporary arts scene that rivals Phnom Penh make this riverside city Cambodia's most rewarding surprise outside Angkor.

The beach town that Goa used to be thirty years ago — Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, and Paradise Beach are connected by clifftop trails where cows outnumber tourists and sunsets cost nothing.

Living root bridges grown over centuries by Khasi tribes, the wettest place on Earth at Cherrapunji, and crystal-clear rivers in Dawki that make boats appear to float on air.

Twenty-seven islands off Central Java with pristine coral reefs, zero nightclubs, and accommodation so basic it forces you to actually disconnect — the anti-Bali for the Bali-weary.

Terraced rice fields cascading down misty mountains where Hmong and Dao communities offer homestays that teach you more about Vietnam in one night than a week in Ho Chi Minh City.

Over 2,000 ancient temples scattered across a dusty plain that rivals Angkor Wat in scale but draws a fraction of the visitors — political complexities aside, the archaeology is staggering.

The Philippines' surf capital has palm-lined roads, secret lagoons, and a laid-back vibe that Boracay lost a decade ago — but the secret is leaking fast so visit before the resorts arrive.

The Registan's turquoise-tiled madrasas are among the most jaw-dropping Islamic architecture on Earth, and Uzbekistan's recent visa reforms have finally opened the Silk Road to casual travelers.

Shikoku's wildest prefecture offers the 88 Temple Pilgrimage, world-class bonito tataki, and a Sunday street market that has run continuously for 300 years without a single tourist bus in sight.

Colonial French architecture, the famous bamboo train, and a contemporary arts scene that rivals Phnom Penh make this riverside city Cambodia's most rewarding surprise outside Angkor.

The beach town that Goa used to be thirty years ago — Om Beach, Half Moon Beach, and Paradise Beach are connected by clifftop trails where cows outnumber tourists and sunsets cost nothing.