An Asia itinerary can be a focused city break, a journey through several regions or a holiday based around one island. The useful first decision is which of those experiences you want most. Browse our existing country, city and island guides below, then use the destination page to work out the route, neighbourhoods and practical details.
Choose a starting point
Singapore
A city-focused starting point
Start here for an urban trip centred on neighbourhoods, food and waterfront sights. Keep sightseeing grouped by area when choosing your base.
Japan
Culture and a journey beyond one city
Use the country overview to shortlist the places that interest you. Map the route before deciding whether an extra stop adds enough value.
Bali
An island stay with several different bases
Think about the balance between beach time, inland landscapes and cultural visits. Your accommodation area shapes the trip more than a long activity wishlist.
Browse all Asia guides
Choose a country for the wider picture, or open a city, island or regional guide for a more focused starting point.
East Asia
Southeast Asia
Indian Ocean islands
North Asia
Russia spans Europe and Asia. Moscow is in the European part of the country; its city guide is listed in our Europe directory.
Find the right trip for you
These are editorial starting points, rather than rankings or fixed itineraries. Use the linked destination guides to narrow your choice.
| Your priority | Where to start | First planning decision |
|---|---|---|
| A trip based in one city | Singapore, Hong Kong or Shanghai | Choose the neighbourhood and group nearby sights. |
| A country route with cultural stops | Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam or Malaysia | Compare the transfer plan before adding another destination. |
| An island-focused holiday | Bali or Maldives | Check how your chosen base connects to the airport and activities. |
Turn your shortlist into a route
Plan for the place you are visiting, rather than for Asia as a whole. Weather, distances and entry arrangements differ widely. A multi-country route also adds separate border and transport decisions, so compare it with spending the same time in fewer places. Our country guides help narrow the options; city and island guides take you closer to choosing a base.
- Pick a main purpose: city discovery, a cultural route or time by the sea.
- Check weather for every stop and country-specific entry requirements for your passport.
- Price airport transfers and the travel between bases alongside your accommodation.
Asia planning questions
Should I choose one country or combine several?
Begin with one country if it already covers your priorities. Add another only when the transport, entry checks and extra travel days still leave enough time for the experiences you want.
Where are the Maldives guides in this directory?
The Maldives guide is listed under Indian Ocean islands. Bali is grouped with Southeast Asia so you can compare it with nearby country and city guides.
Plan your next step
Once you have chosen a destination, open its guide for the detailed trip plan. Compare places to stay, use our travel tips for practical preparation, or browse planning tools to organise the journey.