Asia

Bangkok reinforces its reputation as a culinary powerhouse, while Hong Kong, Singapore, and India also earn major honors.

Bangkok’s Bar Us takes fourth place as 13 bars across Asia make the global top 50.

From wildlife safaris and glowing plankton to lantern festivals and food markets, discover Asia after dark.

A repeat win for the harborfront flagship leads an Asian sweep of the podium at The 50 Best Hotels 2026.

From Singapore to the reefs of Raja Ampat, via ancient capitals and private islands, Asia offers plenty of reasons to spend the holidays away.

Historic architecture, waterways and mountain landscapes offer a quieter side of Asia in these picturesque towns.

From ancient pilgrimage routes to long-distance tracks, travelers are rediscovering the rewards of slowing down and exploring the world on foot.

Guangzhou speakeasy tops Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 as China’s cocktail scene reaches a new high.

Travel isn’t just about what you see. Across Asia, birdsong, temple bells, rainforest dawn choruses, and even silence reveal a richer way to experience a destination.

From Tajikistan’s high-altitude wilderness to Sri Lanka’s tea country and Mongolia’s open steppe, Asia offers plenty of ways to escape the heat.

Best known for photographing spiritual leaders and Bangkok after dark, Ralf Tooten has spent the past two decades bringing an artful eye to Asia’s luxury hotels.

Hong Kong venue tops the list again, but the real story lies in Asia’s widening culinary map, with new cities and a shifting regional balance.