Lonely PlanetSep 24
The 12 Best Places to Visit in Asia in Fall
Autumnal Asian adventures include hikes through stunning fall foliage, magical festivals, watery excursions and more.
8126m-high mountain, visible from Hunza Valley
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- Nanga ParbatSight8126m-high mountain, visible from Hunza Valley
- Khunjerab PassSightIt is a high-altitude mountain pass lying at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level in the Karakoram.
- Hunza ValleyNeighborhood
- Elsewhere
- HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepaltrek post-monsoon for clear skies and mild weather
- Hungry Ghosts festivalFestivalPenang, Malaysiaappease spirits with prayer, food, and spectacle in September
- Golden Eagle FestivalAttractionÖlgii, Mongoliaannual gathering in western Mongolia showcasing Kazakh eagle-hunting
- DaisetsuzanSightHokkaido, Japannational park with earliest fall colors in Japan
- Ha Giang LoopTrailHanoi, Vietnamfamed motorbike route through dramatic landscapes
- Hexi CorridorTrailLanzhou, Chinatrain journey across Gansu province, part of the Silk Road
- Malabar coastNeighborhoodKozhikode, Indiaexplore northern coast where Vasco de Gama landed
- Edakkal CavesSightWayanad, Indiacaves with Neolithic Age petroglyphs
- Mt ManasluViewpointGorkha, Nepalchallenging circular trek with Larkya La Pass
- XinjiangNeighborhoodUrumqi, Chinaprovince in China, accessible from Khunjerab Pass
- Four Rivers TrailTrailIncheon, South Korea633km bike route from Incheon to Busan
- Andong Mask FestivalFestivalAndong, South Koreaincredible festival held in Andong
- Mt AsahidakeTrailHokkaido, JapanHokkaido's highest peak for earliest fall colors
- Kurodake RopewaySightHokkaido, Japanoffers easy access to fall colors in Daisetsuzan
- Sōunkyō OnsenSightHokkaido, Japanhot pool for soaking in fall colors
- Everest Base CampRestaurantLukla, Nepal
- Annapurna Base CampTrailPokhara, Nepal
- Passu ConesViewpointPassu, Pakistan