Amazing Landscapes

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.

Few hikes can compare to Gunung Dukono, a wild trek in the Maluku Islands that brings you right to the rim of an active volcano.
Photos by Kit Yeng Chan

From winter ridges to summer trails, Georgia delivers four seasons of serious mountain adventure.

Aceh, Indonesia’s westernmost province, is still raw, undiscovered, and a delight to explore without rushing. Images by Kit Yeng Chan

Much of Oman might be arid desert, but some of its choicest thrills can be had by canyoning lush wadis that puncture the Hajar Mountains.

Bangkok’s storied waterway, the Chao Phraya River, is lined by numerous compelling sunset spots ranging from spiritual sites to atmospheric watering holes.

An ancient tradition still practiced on the Li River in Yangshuo County, cormorant fishing offers a glimpse into South China’s vanishing cultural heritage.

Beneath the shadow of mighty Kanchenjunga lies Sikkim’s Dzongri trek—a lesser-known journey through rhododendron forests and alpine meadows that offers hikers a Himalayan experience without the crowds.

Marooned off the far south of Kyushu, Yakushima is famous for its healing qualities and for offering an antidote to the maladies of modern life.

Known as Korea’s “honeymoon island,” Jeju is as popular with walkers as it is with couples, thanks to its Olle Trail, one of Asia’s most satisfying long-distance treks.

Kaili and its surroundings are the best spots to experience Guizhou’s tapestry of minority groups. Here are a few choice spots to immerse in the ethnic color of the southern province.

New Remote Lands expedition allows adventurers to experience the “secret path” to Everest in comfort.