Hiking & Trails in Asia

From gentle city-edge hikes to serious mountain permits, here is where to find the best trails across our featured Asian destinations.

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By Destination

🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dragon's Back — A popular hiking trail offering stunning coastal views, suitable for moderate hikers.
Lantau Trail — This challenging trail leads you through beautiful landscapes and takes about 6-8 hours.
Tai Mo Shan — Visit Hong Kong's highest peak, a rewarding hike with panoramic views from the summit.

🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

Maizuru Park — An easy hiking trail with scenic views and a historical castle ruin, perfect for a short walk.
Nishi Park — A moderate trail that offers beautiful views of the city and surrounding nature, taking about 1-2 hours.
Sefuri Mountain — A challenging hike that rewards you with stunning panoramic views, best suited for experienced hikers.

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

Fushimi Inari Trail — A moderately challenging hike through thousands of torii gates leading to the summit of Mount Inari.
Higashiyama Trail — This scenic route connects several famous temples and offers stunning views of the city.
Kurama to Kibune Trail — A beautiful 2-hour hike that takes you through lush forests and quaint villages.

🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan

Minoo Park — A scenic park known for its beautiful waterfall and hiking trails, suitable for all skill levels and takes about 1-2 hours to explore.
Ikoma Mountain — A moderately challenging hike offering stunning views of Osaka and the surrounding area, generally taking about 3-4 hours.
Kishiwada Castle Trail — This easy trail leads to the historic Kishiwada Castle, perfect for a leisurely walk and takes around 1 hour.

🇯🇵 Sapporo, Japan

Maruyama Park Trail — A moderate trail that provides a nice escape into nature, easily accessible from the city center.
Mount Teine — A popular hiking spot with trails of varying difficulty; stunning views from the summit.
Jozankei Onsen Trail — This trail takes you through beautiful hot spring areas, perfect for a day hike.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

Mount Takao — A popular hiking destination near Tokyo, offering various trails and stunning views at the summit. Moderate difficulty.
Kumotori Trail — This challenging trail leads you through beautiful forests, perfect for experienced hikers looking for adventure.
Mitake Mountain — A scenic hike that includes a cable car ride, making it accessible for all skill levels.

🇰🇷 Busan, Korea

Geumjeongsan Mountain — A beautiful hiking trail that offers scenic views, suitable for all levels of hikers; around 2-4 hours.
Jangsan Mountain — This trail provides a moderate hike with stunning views of the coastline, taking about 3 hours to complete.
Igidae Coastal Walk — A picturesque coastal trail that takes about 2 hours, perfect for enjoying the sea breeze and stunning cliffs.

🇰🇷 Gyeongju, Korea

Namsan Mountain Trail — A moderate hiking trail that offers beautiful views of Gyeongju and ancient sites along the way, suitable for most hikers.
Tomb of King Munseong — A short hike leading to the tomb of a Silla king, with historical significance and serene surroundings.
Gyeongju Historic Area Trail — An easy trail that connects several important historical sites, making it ideal for a leisurely walk.

🇰🇷 Jeju, Korea

Hallasan Peak Trail — A challenging hike to the summit of Hallasan, taking approximately 9 hours round trip.
Seongsan Ilchulbong Trail — An easy trail leading to the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong, perfect for sunrise views.
Olle Trail Route 7 — A scenic coastal trail that showcases Jeju’s stunning landscapes and local villages.

🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea

Bukhansan National Park — Offering various trails of different difficulties, it's a popular spot for hiking with stunning views.
Namsan Mountain — A relatively easy hike providing a scenic route to N Seoul Tower, ideal for a quick outdoor activity.
Inwangsan Mountain — Known for its historical significance and beautiful scenery, this trail is moderately challenging.

🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

MacRitchie Reservoir Trail — A popular hiking trail that offers scenic views and a chance to see local wildlife. It's around 11 km long and suitable for moderate hikers.
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve — Home to Singapore's highest hill, this reserve offers trails through lush rainforests and is great for nature lovers.
Southern Ridges — A scenic 10 km trail connecting parks and offering panoramic views of the city and the sea.

🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Shoushan National Nature Park — A popular hiking spot with trails of varying difficulty and stunning views of the city and harbor.
Baihe Trail — An easy to moderate trail, great for a leisurely hike with beautiful scenery.
Cijin Island Trail — A coastal trail on Cijin Island that offers beautiful sea views and is suitable for all skill levels.

🇹🇼 Taichung, Taiwan

Dakeng Scenic Area — A popular hiking spot with trails varying in difficulty, offering beautiful views of the surrounding nature.
Hehuanshan — A challenging hike that rewards with stunning mountain views, suitable for experienced hikers.
Baguashan — A moderate hike that leads to a temple with panoramic views of Taichung and the surrounding area.

🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

Elephant Mountain — A popular short hike that offers stunning views of Taipei and is perfect for sunset watching.
Yangmingshan National Park — Known for its hot springs and beautiful landscapes, this park has trails ranging from easy to challenging.
Teapot Mountain — A moderately difficult hike that rewards with breathtaking views and unique rock formations.

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

Khao Yai National Park — About a 2.5-hour drive from Bangkok, this park offers beautiful trails and wildlife viewing opportunities, suitable for all skill levels.
Bangkok's Green Lung — A large green area along the Chao Phraya River, perfect for walking and cycling, with easy access from the city.

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand

Doi Inthanon National Park — Home to Thailand's highest peak, this park offers stunning trails of varying difficulty.
Mon Cham — A scenic trail with beautiful views, suitable for a half-day hike.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park — Offers several trails leading to breathtaking viewpoints and waterfalls.

🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand

Khao Phra Thaeo National Park — Features trails through dense jungles, ideal for nature lovers and moderate hikers.
Promthep Cape — A scenic viewpoint known for breathtaking sunsets, with a short hike to reach the top.

🇻🇳 Da Nang, Vietnam

Son Tra Peninsula — A scenic area with various trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty, perfect for nature lovers.
Ba Na Hills Hiking Trail — This trail offers stunning views and takes about 1-2 hours to hike; suitable for most fitness levels.
Marble Mountains Trail — Explore caves and pagodas along this moderate trail, which can take 2-3 hours to complete.

🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

Ba Vi National Park — Located about 60 km from Hanoi, this park offers scenic trails suitable for all skill levels, with stunning views of nature.
Tam Dao National Park — A beautiful area for hiking, approximately 80 km from Hanoi, known for its cool climate and lush greenery.

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Mount Ba Na — Located about 30 km from the city, this moderate hike offers beautiful views and a chance to explore the Ba Na Hills.
Cat Tien National Park — A day hike in this national park allows for wildlife spotting and exploring lush rainforests, suitable for all levels.

🇻🇳 Nha Trang, Vietnam

Ba Ho Waterfalls — A beautiful hike to three stunning waterfalls, suitable for moderate hikers, with opportunities for swimming and picnicking.
Hon Ba Mountain — This trail offers a more challenging hike with breathtaking views, ideal for experienced hikers looking for adventure.
Thap Ba Hot Springs — A short hike leading to natural hot springs, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the surrounding nature.

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By Destination

🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan

🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan

🇯🇵 Sapporo, Japan

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

🇰🇷 Busan, Korea

🇰🇷 Gyeongju, Korea

🇰🇷 Jeju, Korea

🇰🇷 Seoul, Korea

🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore

🇹🇼 Kaohsiung, Taiwan

🇹🇼 Taichung, Taiwan

🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai, Thailand

🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand

🇻🇳 Da Nang, Vietnam

🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

🇻🇳 Nha Trang, Vietnam