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Best Things to do in Asia (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

145 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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45. Raj Mandir Cinema

Single-screen cinemaPanch Batti, MI Road

Jaipur's grand single-screen cinema, opened in 1976 off MI Road, where watching a Hindi film in the pastel Art Moderne auditorium is an experience in itself.

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47. Shibuya Sky

Rooftop viewpointShibuya

An open-air rooftop observation deck around 229 metres up on Shibuya Scramble Square, looking straight down on the famous Scramble Crossing.

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53. Ubud Art Market

Craft marketCentral Ubud

Pasar Seni Ubud, the central craft market opposite Ubud Palace, selling woodcarvings, paintings, ikat, baskets and bags made in the surrounding villages.

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54. Wadi Shab day trip

Wadi hike and swimTiwi (Al Sharqiyah South)

A day trip from Muscat to a limestone canyon near Tiwi, with a short boat crossing, a trail past palm groves and turquoise pools leading to a cave waterfall.

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59. 798 Art Zone

Art district in former factoriesDashanzi, Chaoyang

A former 1950s electronics factory complex in Chaoyang, now Beijing's best-known art district with galleries, studios, design shops and the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art.

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60. Alserkal Avenue

Arts districtAl Quoz

A converted warehouse district in Al Quoz with more than 70 galleries, design studios, cafés and creative businesses, and a busy programme of exhibitions and events.

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