Asia, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
First-hand travel guides to Asia's countries, cities and suburbs — where to eat, where to stay, the best photo spots, honest budgets and itineraries that actually work.
Destinations
Japan travel guide
KantoThe greater Tokyo region — Japan’s beating heart
TokyoThe world’s biggest city rewards the curious
HakoneOnsen, Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji views — Tokyo’s favourite mountain escape
KansaiKyoto, Osaka, Nara — Japan’s cultural heartland
KyotoSeventeen UNESCO sites and a thousand years of quiet
OsakaJapan’s kitchen, where eating is the main event
NaraJapan’s first permanent capital, where sacred deer roam among giant temples
Thailand travel guide
BangkokOrganised chaos, golden spires and the world’s best street food
Chiang MaiTemples, mountains and the north’s creative soul
Chiang Mai Old CityA moated square mile of 300 temples
PhuketTurquoise bays, Big Buddha sunsets and Sino-Portuguese Old Town streets
KrabiLimestone karsts, the boat-only cliffs of Railay and the gateway to Phi Phi
Vietnam travel guide
HanoiA thousand-year-old capital that runs on coffee and chaos
Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon energy — scooters, sky bars and the south’s bold flavours
Hoi AnA lantern-lit ancient trading port of tailors, tea houses and river boats
Da NangA golden bridge in the clouds, a fire-breathing dragon bridge and a long city beach
Indonesia travel guide
BaliThe Island of the Gods — temples, terraces and surf
UbudJungle temples, rice terraces and Bali’s creative heart
SeminyakBeach clubs, sunset bars and Bali’s best dining strip
CangguSurf breaks, rice-field cafés and Bali’s digital-nomad heartbeat
UluwatuA clifftop sea temple, world-class surf and Bali’s hidden white-sand coves
Malaysia travel guide
Kuala LumpurTwin towers, night markets and a food scene with no equal
Penang (George Town)Asia’s street-food capital inside a UNESCO-painted shophouse maze
MalaccaA riverside UNESCO port of Peranakan culture, red Dutch squares and night markets
LangkawiA duty-free geopark of 99 islands, a sky bridge and mangrove rivers of eagles
Frequently asked questions
What is AmazingAsia?
AmazingAsia is an independent travel publisher building first-hand guides to every country, city and neighbourhood in Asia — where to eat, where to stay, the best photo spots, honest daily budgets and ready-made itineraries.
Is AmazingAsia free to use?
Yes — every guide, map and budget calculator is completely free, with no account or app required. Recommendations are never paid for; see the editorial policy for how the site is funded and fact-checked.
How often are the travel guides updated?
Prices, opening hours and transport details are re-verified every quarter, and every full guide is re-walked at least once a year. Each page shows its last review date, and material changes are published the same week they are verified.