Top 9 Most Beautiful Nature Travel Destinations in Asia

  Deepjoy Das

Deepjoy Das

Mar 12,2024

A getaway to some of the best and most beautiful nature destinations is much needed for someone who is looking to escape the fast-paced city life.

For those who are looking for a getaway in Asia, the digital travel platform Agoda has compiled a list of the top nine nature destinations.

The compilation is to mark the launch of Eco Deals 2024, which is Agoda's flagship $1 million partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and is based on searches made on Agoda in January 2024.

Here are the top nine nature destinations in Asia, as per Agoda—

Ooty, India Ooty, also known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations,' is nestled within the Nilgiri Hills. It is India's largest protected forest area and boasts a picturesque town with beautiful lakes and gardens, where one can enjoy boating, safaris, and hiking.

Lombok, Indonesia Standing at 3,726 metres, Mount Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark in Indonesia features diverse landscapes, including savannahs and tropical forests shaped by volcanic rocks.

Hakone, Japan Hakone, a premier Japanese tourist destination for many, offers breathtaking scenery, a deep-rooted history, and accessibility to Mount Fuji.

Miri, Malaysia Miri serves as the gate to the UNESCO-listed Gunung Mulu National Park, home to rainforests, rich wildlife, and vast caves, including the Sarawak Chamber, the world’s largest cave chamber by area.

Siquijor Island, Philippines Siquijor, also known as the 'Mystical Island of Central Visayas,' charms visitors with captivating mountain vistas and waterfalls. Mount Bandilaan, the island’s highest peak, showcases indigenous flora and over 100 butterfly species during hikes.

Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea Jeongseon County in Gangwon Province, known for its serene mountain scenery, is an escape into nature. It features seasonal outdoor activities, including winter hikes on Hambaeksan and autumn explorations of Gariwangsan.

Hualien, Taiwan Hualien, on Taiwan's east coast, offers stunning landscapes, cultural richness, and outdoor adventures. Taroko National Park, a key landmark, is home to dramatic marble cliffs, lush forests, and crystal-clear rivers, with hiking trails leading to mountain temples.

Khao Yai, Thailand Khao Yai, which literally translates to ‘big mountain' in Thai, is a peaceful nature retreat near Bangkok that features the nation's first UNESCO-recognised national park.

Dalat, Vietnam Dalat is a nature lover's paradise, with cool weather, pine forests, and waterfalls. It's ideal for hiking, lake activities like canyoning, and enjoying local gardens. The surroundings offer enchanting scenery.