Best places to go in Asia in 2024

This is part of our global guide to the best places to go in 2024. Find more travel inspiration here.

This is the official announcement. Asia is back, brighter, bolder and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but it’s back in full force to remind international travelers of what they’ve been missing out on.

The continent’s vast territory is always filled with things to do, and new experiences, events, and accommodation options await throughout the region. Sri Lanka has bounced back like a phoenix from the economic crisis and is responding with new food festivals, wellness-oriented retreats and hiking trails that meander through 300 kilometers of rolling hills and centuries of history. Mongolia is easing visa restrictions to give more people the chance to experience its vast and rugged landscape, and Kochi is setting the standard in its city-wide sustainability efforts. In the UAE, lesser-known emirates are vying for attention, while Japanese port cities are stepping up their design game.

Expanded green spaces, charming boutique resorts, luxury sleeper trains, and the ancient Silk Road: our list of the 11 best places to visit in Asia in 2024 is fully informed by contributors from around the world. There are plenty of reasons to head east next. Year.

Check out our global list of international destinations to visit in 2023, curated by Condé Nast Traveler editors based in the US, UK, Spain, and India. – Serena Denman & Julian Manning