Asia travel guide




Explore a truly diverse world of holiday possibilities in our Asia travel guide.
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Our Asia Holidays
Rajasthan tours, India
Discover the evocative northern province of Rajasthan
Tiger tour in India, land of the Tiger tour
Wildlife tour through India
Golden Triangle small group holiday, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour, India
Brilliant experiences including Tigers and Temples
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
Silk Road holiday, small group
Discover amazing Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Vietnam small group cycling holiday
The best of Vietnam on two wheels
Borneo orangutan holiday
Trekking, wildlife and beach adventure holiday to Borneo
Sri Lanka family adventure holiday
Sri Lanka active tour with children with best family hotels
Sri Lanka holidays, tailor made
Independent tailor made holidays to Sri Lanka
Borneo tailor made tour on a shoestring
The Best of Borneo: Wildlife, Adventure, Idyllic Beaches
Japan golden route holiday
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
Great Wall of China walking holiday
Trek along various contrasting sections of the wall
Burma holidays, small group tour
The highlights of Burma visiting Rangoon, Bagan, Mandalay & Inle Lake
Kayaking holiday in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
Borneo tour, Great Apes and Beach escapes
Explore bustling cities, lush jungles and paradise beaches.
Japan self guided walking holiday, Nakasendo Trail
Self-guided walking along Japan’s ancient Nakasendo trail
Japan tailor made tour on a shoestring
Japan's classic sights on a shoestring
Vietnam holiday, South to North
From bright lights, to beaches and junk boats.
Japan small group holiday, Japan unmasked
Whistlestop Japan highlights with an expert tour leader
Sri Lanka wildlife and whales tour
Whales and the wildlife of Yala National Park
Vietnam holiday
Tour and learn about this beautiful destination
India bird watching holiday & Taj Mahal
Bird watching at two of India’s premier wetland reserves.
Cycling holiday in the Maikal Hills, Central India
Tiger safari and cycling in rural central India
Vietnam small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Vietnam.
Borneo wildlife volunteer project
Encounter orangutans and elephants in the Bornean jungle.
Luxury culture holiday in Sri Lanka
Tailor-made culture holiday tour in Sri Lanka
Tiger watching holiday in India
A chance to see the majestic tiger in the wild
Sri Lanka birding & cultural tour
Top tour of birding, wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka.
What we rate & what we don't
Japanese culture
Tribes & tradition
Kerala
The Silk Road
Food
The Great Wall of China
The Himalayas
Indochina
Elephant rides
Orphanage volunteering
Tiger Temples, Thailand
Overdeveloped beaches
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking
China's baijiu makes tequila look refreshing – the local firewater has a 110-proof wallop so pungent that it’s flammable.Thali is like Indian tapas, with a collection of small bowls of different foods (katori) served on a round tray.
What ketchup is to tomatoes, sambal is to chilies and a big dollop of the ferociously hot, sharp, tangy and sweet sauce will be served with most, if not all, of your food around Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.


Our top Asia Holiday
Japan golden route holiday
9 night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
People & language
Hindi is the main language spoken in India, although there are 21 other official languages.
While 92 percent of the 1.4 billion people in China are made up of Han Chinese, the remaining 8 percent is made up of a whopping 55 recognised minority groups.
Gifts & shopping
Lake Inle is a hub for Burmese crafts. Silversmithing and cheroot cigar-rolling workshops line the lake. More unusually, women create silk from the sap of the lotus stem, which is stretched, twisted and woven.Hoi An in Vietnam is famous for its bespoke tailoring, from Italian cotton suits to full-length silk dresses. The key is not to choose the cheapest shop: get off the main street and be very precise about your needs – or bring a favourite item for them to copy. Stay in the city for two or three days to allow for fittings.


How much does it cost?
Good quality thali lunch: £3.50 (India)
Entry to Angkor Wat: £11.90 (Cambodia)
Bike hire: £1.85 - £9.25 (China)
One-way train ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto: £100 (Japan)