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Asia travel guide

Temples, street food and tropical islands across the world's largest continent

48countries (+2 territories)
4h–16h 30mflights from London
+2 to +9 htime difference
Aprilbest-value month for most

Asia stretches from the souks of the Middle East to the neon of Tokyo, with everything in between: Himalayan treks, Silk Road cities, rice terraces and some of the best-value beach holidays anywhere.

Monsoons shape the seasons in the south and east, so the best months vary a lot from country to country. Long-haul flights from London run about 6 to 14 hours, often with one stop.

Map of Asia

Tap a country to open its guide. Highlighted: our top picks.

Top destinations in Asia

When to go: Asia month by month

April and September are the best-value months for the most destinations here: good weather without peak-season crowds or prices.

Jan: 9 countries at their best9JanFeb: 8 countries at their best8FebMar: 20 countries at their best20MarApr: 26 countries at their best26AprMay: 18 countries at their best18MayJun: 10 countries at their best10JunJul: 7 countries at their best7JulAug: 5 countries at their best5AugSep: 26 countries at their best26SepOct: 24 countries at their best24OctNov: 11 countries at their best11NovDec: 9 countries at their best9Dec
How many of Asia's 50 destinations are in their best-value season each month.

All 50 destinations in Asia