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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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122. Chor Bazaar

Antiques and flea marketBhendi Bazaar

A long-established second-hand market on Mutton Street in South Mumbai, where dealers sell antiques, vintage Bollywood posters, old furniture and spare parts.

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124. Elephant Nature Park

Elephant sanctuary (no riding)Chiang Mai Province (office in Phra Sing)

Elephant rescue sanctuary founded by Lek Chailert in 1995, offering day and overnight visits where elephants are observed, fed and walked with, never ridden.

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129. Kite Beach

Public beachUmm Suqeim

A wide public beach in Umm Suqeim with views of Burj Al Arab, a running track, watersports and casual food outlets along the sand.

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131. Kyoto Tower

Observation towerKyoto Station

A 131-metre tower opposite Kyoto Station, opened in 1964, whose observation deck 100 metres up gives a full view across the city and its ring of hills.

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132. Long Bien Bridge

Historic steel bridgeHoan Kiem

A steel cantilever bridge over the Red River opened in 1903, rebuilt after wartime bombing and still crossed by trains, motorbikes, bicycles and pedestrians.

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134. Ming Tombs

Imperial tombs and Sacred WayChangping District

The burial ground of thirteen Ming emperors in a valley in Changping, with the stone-lined Sacred Way and the open tombs of Changling, Dingling and Zhaoling.

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140. Omoide Yokocho

Historic alley of bars and eateriesNishi-Shinjuku

A narrow post-war alley by Shinjuku Station's west exit, packed with around 60 tiny yakitori counters, izakaya and bars under glowing lanterns.

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