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Tips For Visiting A South Korean Bathhouse
Have the best South Korean bathhouse experience with this guide to etiquette and local customs in a jjimjilbang.
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.
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- Four Rivers TrailTrail633km bike route from Incheon to Busan
- 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
- Nanga ParbatSightGilgit, Pakistan8126m-high mountain, visible from Hunza Valley
- Khunjerab PassSightGilgit, PakistanIt is a high-altitude mountain pass lying at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level in the Karakoram.
- XinjiangNeighborhoodUrumqi, Chinaprovince in China, accessible from Khunjerab Pass
- 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
- Hunza ValleyNeighborhoodGilgit, Pakistan
- Passu ConesViewpointPassu, Pakistan
Condé Nast TravelerJul 28
UNESCO Just Added 26 Sites to the World Heritage List for 2026—Including 1 in the US
We can’t wait to visit these lush wildlife reserves, dreamy seaside villages, and fairytale French castles.
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- Getbol tidal flatsSightNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Korea.
- Elsewhere
- Okefenokee Wildlife RefugePublic artworkOkefenokee, United StatesVast and globally unique subtropical peatland.
- Okefenokee AdventuresPlaceOkefenokee, United StatesOfficial tour provider for Okefenokee Park.
- The Four SeasonsHotelTunis, TunisiaOffers guided tours with a guide in Tunis.
- Carcassonne fortresses and castleSightCarcassonne, FranceSprawling fortresses and castle sitting high on a cliffside.
- The works of architect Alvar AaltoSightHelsinki, Finland13 architectural works by Aalto and his studio in Finland.
- Alvar Aalto FoundationPlaceHelsinki, FinlandOffers guided tours of Aalto's buildings in Helsinki.
- Aqaba Marine ReserveSightAqaba, JordanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan.
- Wadi Wurayah biosphere reserveSightFujairah, United Arab EmiratesNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UAE.
- Garamba National ParkSightFaradje, Democratic Republic of the CongoNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in DR Congo.
- Boma-Badingilo migratory landscapeSightJuba, South SudanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Sudan.
- Mont Amel CastlesSightBatroun, LebanonNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon.
- Western LimfjordSightThisted, DenmarkNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Denmark.
- historic medinasNeighborhoodMoroni, ComorosNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Comoros.
- Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry SitesSightJingdezhen, ChinaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in China.
- Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, VaranasiSightVaranasi, IndiaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
- Alamūt CastleAttractionQazvin, IranNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Iran.
- Ancient Capitals of Asuka and FujiwaraSightAsuka, JapanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan.
- Rock Mosques of MangystauSightAktau, KazakhstanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kazakhstan.
- Cemetery Complexes of the Xiongnu NobilitySightUlaanbaatar, MongoliaNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mongolia.
- Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Buddhist TempleSightNakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand.
- Modernist Architecture of the capital of TashkentSightTashkent, UzbekistanNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.
- condominio-Style TheatersSightVenice, ItalyNew UNESCO World Heritage Site in Italy.