20 Best Honeymoon Locations in Asia

Kyoto, Japan

What to do: visit the Nijo Castle and surrounding gardens, the Kinkaku-ji temple, the Philosopher’s Walk, the 1350-year-old Yasaka shrine, and the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

What to eat: anything with tofu, yuba, kaiseki, shojin ryori, kyo-wagashi

Where to stay: Hotel Mume

Best season to visit: late fall or early spring

Price: $$$

Tokyo, Japan

What to do: visit the famed Shinto Meiji shrine and garden, the Shinjuku Gyoen, the Tokyo Imperial Palace, and the Tokyo National Museum

What to eat: sushi (of course!), tonkatsu, anago baraage, street tayaki

Where to stay: Park Hotel

Best season to visit: between September and November

Price: $$$

Koh Samui, Thailand

What to do: visit the Angthong National Marine Park, the Hin Ta and Hin Yai geological formations, the Big Buddha shrine and beach, the Na Muang waterfall, the Samui Aquarium, and the Secret Buddha Garden

What to eat: hor mak pla wrapped in banana leaves, khoei jii

Where to stay: Six Senses Samui

Best season to visit: late December to April

Price: $$

Chiang Mai, Thailand

This is one of the best honeymoon locations in Asia that are also budget friendly.

What to do: visit Elephant Nature Park, Do Suthep-Pui National Park, the Chiang Mai Zoo, the Wat Phra Singh temple, the Wat Umong temple, and the Chiang Mai Flower Festival

What to eat: khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, nam prik ong

Where to stay: The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Best season to visit: May to September

Price: $$

Langkawi, Malaysia

What to do: visit the Tanjung Sanctuary, go snorkeling at Payar Island, take a Langkawi cable car through the mountains, and visit the Art in Paradise gallery

What to eat: fried kangkong, satay, and street fare

Where to stay: Vivanta by Taj Rebak Island

Best season to visit: January to March

Price: $$

Kahanda Kanda, Sri Lanka

What to do: visit the Handunugoda Tea Estate, go chameera cycling, go whale watching, and see the Galle Fort

What to eat: rice and curry with fish, prawns, and local vegetables

Where to stay: Dubu Suite

Best season to visit: March to June

Price: $$

Taipei, Taiwan

What to do: looking at Chinese art and artifacts in the National Palace Museum, visit the Mengjia Longshan temple

What to eat: xiao shi, xiao long bao, tamagoyaki

Where to stay: Grand View Resort Beitou

Best season to visit: late May to late August

Price: $$$

Hong Kong

What to do: visit Lan Tau Island, Tian Tan Buddha, and the Po Ling Monastery

What to eat: kau kee beef brisket, bo lo bao, egg puff

Where to stay: InterContinental Hong Kong

Best season to visit: October to December

Price: $$$

Naladhu, Maldives

What to do: visit Hulhumale Beach, Hithadhoo, Mulee-aage Palace, the National Museum and water sports! Of all the beautiful exotic island resorts, Naladhu stands out as a true paradise for one of the best honeymoon locations in Asia.

What to eat: gulha, masroshi, mas huni, latti, kanneli

Where to stay: One & Only Reethi Rah

Best season to visit: May to November

Price: $$

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What to do: visit the Burj Khalifa skyscraper, Wild Wadi Water Park, the Dubai Mall, and Palm Islands

What to eat: middle eastern street food, Assam curry, nihari, aleem

Where to stay: Jumeirah Al Qatr

Best season to visit: November to March

Price: $$$$

Da Nang, Vietnam

What to do: visit the Marble Mountains, the Museum of Cham Sculpture, the Imperial City, and the Phap Lam Pagoda

What to eat: mi quang, bun thit nuong, bun cha ca, com tam

Where to stay: Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa

Best season to visit: February to May

Price: $$

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

What to do: visit the Giac Vien Pagoda, the Museum of Hoi Chi Minh City, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the Binh Tai Market

What to eat: pho (of course!), banh mi, op la, bun rieu

Where to stay: Hotel Nikko Saigon

Best season to visit: February to May

Price: $$

Con Dao, Vietnam

What to do: go diving, visit the Con Dao National Park, visit Bay Cahn Island

What to eat: banh cuon, goi cuon, canh chua

Where to stay: Six Senses Con Dao

Best season to visit: February to July

Price: $$

Luang Prabang, Laos

What to do: visit the Wat Xieng Thong temple, the Royal Palace Museum, and Mount Phousi

What to eat: meuyang, bun pa, sindad

Where to stay: The BelleRive Boutique Hotel

Best season to visit: January to April

Price: $$

El Nido, Philippines

What to do: visit the Small Lagoon, Nacpan Beach, and Snake Island, among countless other gorgeous islands, lagoons, and beaches that make El Nido one of the best honeymoon locations in Asia

What to eat: fresh lumpia, sotanghon, mechado, chicaron

Where to stay: El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island

Best season to visit: November to April

Price: $$

Agra, India

What to do: visit the Taj Mahal, the Jama Mosque, and the Mehtab Bagh gardens

What to eat: bedai, jalebi, dalmoth

Where to stay: The Oberoi Amarvilas

Best season to visit: October to March

Price: $$$

Udaipur, India

What to do: visit the Monsoon Palace, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and Moti Magri

What to eat: parathas, samosas, poha

Where to stay: The Leela Palace Udaipur

Best season to visit: September to March

Price: $$

Srinagar, India

What to do: visit Nishat Bhag gardens, Shankaracharya Palace, and Hari Parbat

What to eat: sheermal, baqerkhani, nadir-haaq, haak saag

Where to stay: The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

Best season to visit: September to February

Price: $$

Darjeeling, India

What to do: visit Tiger Hill, the Peace Pagoda, and Batasia Loop

What to eat: momos, thupka, churpee, wai wai, Darjeeling tea

Where to stay: Central Nirvana Resort

Best season to visit: October to March

Price: $$

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is famous around the world, we can't finish our list of best honeymoon locations in Asia without it.

What to do: visit Agung Rai Museum of Art, Tanah Lot, Sanur beaches, and the Ubud Monkey Forest

What to eat: ayam goreng, bakso, betutu, gudeg

Where to stay: Holiday Inn Resort

Best season to visit: April to September

Price: $$$