The 8 Best Places to Visit in Asia in 2023

For those with the travel bug, there arguably isn’t a more diverse or fun continent to visit this year than Asia. Learn more

Whether looking for a vibrant city break or a chilled beach vacation, Asia has almost everything for every type of traveler. With Summer now in full swing, here are the eight best countries to visit in the continent, as users on a travel forum suggested. Learn more

8 best places to visit in Asia

1. Japan

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2. Vietnam

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3. South Korea

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The 8 Best Places to Visit in Asia in 2023

8 best places to visit in Asia

1. Japan

One of the most popular suggestions was Japan. One user said: “Japan is the easy choice here. If money isn’t an issue, then go; it’s certainly the most unique place in the world, coming from an EU/US perspective. I did a month in 2015, and it was one of the best trips of my life.”

2. Vietnam

3. South Korea

One person said that if your budget is big enough, then a tour around South Korea is unrivalled. They said: “South Korea has a few big cities (Seoul and Busan) and a ton of natural parks. It also has no shortage of history and culture.”

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