{"id":19268,"date":"2017-04-09T10:37:26","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T00:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=19268"},"modified":"2025-07-17T02:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T16:47:25","slug":"best-countries-asia-solo-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/best-countries-asia-solo-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 best countries in Asia for solo travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ah, Asia. A continent so diverse, so beautiful, and so packed with chaos and charm that it truly does provide something for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And this is certainly the case for <a href=\"\/solo-travel\">solo travelers<\/a>, who will feel right at home provided they pick the perfect destination to visit.\u00a0Enter our round-up.\u00a0We&#8217;ve made\u00a0a\u00a0list of the best countries in Asia for independent explorers\u00a0(though we&#8217;d love to hear where else you&#8217;d recommend in the comments below!).<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, we love the following five destinations, and we reckon you will too:<\/p>\n<h2>South Korea<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/south-korea_seoul_city-building-topsJPG.jpg\" alt=\"South Korea travel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/south-korea_seoul_city-building-topsJPG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/south-korea_seoul_city-building-topsJPG-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/south-korea_seoul_city-building-topsJPG-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/south-korea_seoul_city-building-topsJPG-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>We&#8217;ll start this list\u00a0with a country you may not have expected&#8230; <strong><a href=\"\/south-korea\">South Korea<\/a><\/strong>. Yes, the East Asian nation has got us so excited in recent years\u00a0that we dedicated an <strong><a href=\"\/south-korea\/south-korea-real-food-adventure-160778\">8-day trip<\/a><\/strong> to its awesome food scene.\u00a0Korean BBQ,\u00a0kimchi,\u00a0bibimbap and more \u2013\u00a0what&#8217;s not to love? We think both this trip and country are ideal\u00a0for solo travelers because South Korea&#8217;s street food scene (as unintimidating as it is\u00a0delicious) is easily\u00a0navigable for those traveling on their own.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not all about the food, it&#8217;s about the people too. Plenty of young Koreans can speak some English, but even if they don&#8217;t, you&#8217;ll be hard press to find a country with friendlier locals. Their warmth is truly outstanding, so whether you&#8217;re hiking\u00a0Mt. Gangcheon to Byeongpung Waterfall or browsing the seafood at\u00a0Busan&#8217;s epic Jalgalchi Market, you&#8217;ll find them always willing to help you out. Bonus: the subways in Seoul, Daejon and Busan are super easy to use, thanks to announcements in English and a ton of signs\u00a0\u2013\u00a0solo travelers needn&#8217;t worry! The glittering skyscrapers and irresistible energy of South Korea is\u00a0calling&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"\/subscribe\">SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL INSPO, GIVEAWAYS, COMPETITIONS &amp; MORE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Cambodia<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cambodia-anglor-wat-tourist-woman.jpg\" alt=\"Cambodia travel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cambodia-anglor-wat-tourist-woman.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cambodia-anglor-wat-tourist-woman-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cambodia-anglor-wat-tourist-woman-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cambodia-anglor-wat-tourist-woman-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Who doesn&#8217;t want to go to <strong><a href=\"\/cambodia\" data-wpil=\"url\">Cambodia<\/a><\/strong>? Even those that have been are keen to go again. And that&#8217;s a testament to the country&#8217;s excessive beauty, rich history, friendly people, and <strong><a href=\"\/cambodia\/cambodia-real-food-adventure-160638\">up-and-coming cuisine<\/a><\/strong>. It&#8217;s a fantastic place for solo travelers to explore \u2013\u00a0in part thanks to its diversity. You&#8217;ve got the big city buzz of capital city Phnom Penh, the stunning temples of Angkor Wat, and the peaceful, plentiful beaches of Sihanoukville. Something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Plus\u00a0it&#8217;s safe, too. Reports of harassment are incredibly rare, and even though travelers aren&#8217;t super common outside of Siem Reap, you&#8217;ll barely notice thanks to the kindness of locals.\u00a0It really is easy to get off the beaten track here. Once you&#8217;ve seen the temples and visited the <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/importance-visiting-cambodia-killing-fields\/\">Killing Fields<\/a><\/strong> (devastating, but a must) you can explore little-known sites. Our recommendations for solo travelers seeking something special? <strong><a href=\"\/cambodia\/cambodian-traveller-160629\">Battambang<\/a><\/strong>, the second largest city \u2013\u00a0brimming with riverside charm and colonial architecture \u2013\u00a0and Kampot, where you can help\u00a0blind Cambodians make a living by getting a traditional massage (info <strong><a href=\"\/cambodia\/best-cambodia-160639\">here<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><a href=\"\/cambodia\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Cambodia-banner.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Vietnam<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vietnam-serenity-babe-lake-tourist-boat.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam travel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vietnam-serenity-babe-lake-tourist-boat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vietnam-serenity-babe-lake-tourist-boat-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vietnam-serenity-babe-lake-tourist-boat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vietnam-serenity-babe-lake-tourist-boat-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>We&#8217;re aware this is another\u00a0Southeast Asian entry on the list, but visit <strong><a href=\"\/vietnam\" data-wpil=\"url\">Vietnam<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and you&#8217;ll see why it makes the cut. It has the nature and the culture, the food and the fun. It&#8217;s also pretty easy to get around, thanks to a well-developed train system, and it&#8217;s varied enough that it&#8217;ll satisfy every sort of traveler. Big city lover? Cool, head to Ho Chi Minh City or bustling\u00a0capital, Hanoi. Super into Vietnamese cuisine? You&#8217;ll go crazy for\u00a0this <strong><a href=\"\/vietnam\/vietnam-real-food-adventure-160333\">12-day food trip<\/a><\/strong> and our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/vietnam-foodie\/\">food<\/a><\/strong> and coffee guides to the country. Or are you more into nature and picturesque scenery? The mountains of Sapa, world heritage site of Halong Bay, and idyllic beaches of\u00a0Nha Trang have got you covered.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/vietnam\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-5-425x159.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-5-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdventureCruising4BexArtboard-1-copy-5-585x219.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>The Vietnamese also speak\u00a0pretty good English, so getting around and doing your thing as a solo traveler really isn&#8217;t hard. One thing we would advise is to emotionally prepare for motorbikes aplenty \u2013\u00a0they&#8217;re the most common form of transport here, so either join the crowd and rent one or become brave enough to ensure that crossing the motorbike-filled road doesn&#8217;t take an hour (a very real possibility in Hanoi).<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, it&#8217;s worth bearing in mind that Vietnam is very much a developing country, meaning\u00a0it provides travelers with a wealth of ways in which to offer their support. Our favorite way of doing so is by hitting up KOTO restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, an organisation dedicated to giving jobs in hospitality to street kids (hint: you can go there on this <strong><a href=\"\/vietnam\/vietnam-express-southbound-160324\">10-day tour<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/what-to-expect-on-an-overnight-train-in-vietnam\/\"><strong>RELATED:\u00a0WHAT TO EXPECT ON AN OVERNIGHT TRAIN IN VIETNAM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Japan<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/japan\" data-wpil=\"url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/japan_tokyo_fluro-advertising-on-buildings.jpg\" alt=\"Japan travel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/japan_tokyo_fluro-advertising-on-buildings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/japan_tokyo_fluro-advertising-on-buildings-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/japan_tokyo_fluro-advertising-on-buildings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/japan_tokyo_fluro-advertising-on-buildings-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>Not only is Japan as safe as it is developed, it&#8217;s perfect for the solo traveler in oh so many ways. First off, eating alone in Japan is actually quite routine. This alleviates one of the biggest worries for those on the road, since a ton of eateries\u00a0actually cater to solo diners specifically. We advise checking out ramen restaurants because they tend to be composed mostly of single counter seats. Alternatively, check out a trip dedicated to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/japan\/japan-real-food-adventure-160305\">Japanese cuisine<\/a><\/strong>, so you can enjoy the freshest sushi around, and in the company of other solo travelers.<\/p>\n<p>Stroll round any big city, such as Tokyo, and you&#8217;ll see just how many people walk alone. It&#8217;s very safe to do so, so you definitely won&#8217;t be judged as a solo adventurer. Females can even go one step further if worried about safety and check out ladies-only transport and accommodation options. And although English isn&#8217;t spoken fluently, you&#8217;ll find that everyone is both respectful and eager to offer assistance, so all that&#8217;s left to do is chill out and explore the beautiful country. You can do so in just one week (if you&#8217;re time poor), but don&#8217;t leave without checking out an onsen, a traditional Japanese bath (guide <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/japan-onsen-guide\/\">here<\/a><\/strong>). In doing so you might be pretty glad you&#8217;re traveling alone &#8211; after all, you have to be 100% nude to indulge&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/japan-solo-travel\/\"><strong>RELATED:\u00a0WHAT IT\u2019S LIKE TO TRAVEL IN JAPAN AS A SOLO TRAVELER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Myanmar<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/burma_bagan_photographer.jpg\" alt=\"Myanmar travel\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/burma_bagan_photographer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/burma_bagan_photographer-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/burma_bagan_photographer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/burma_bagan_photographer-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Because why not end\u00a0on a high? If\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/myanmar-burma\" data-wpil=\"url\">Myanmar<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0isn&#8217;t on your radar yet, it really should be. It isn&#8217;t all temples, pagodas, ancient towns and quaint villages, but there <em>are<\/em> enough that you&#8217;ll be left feeling zen and inspired in equal measures. Locals here are honestly some of the kindest around (a refrain we&#8217;ve repeated too often, but one we really mean) and the 2,000+ brick and gilded ruins you&#8217;ll see at Bagan are truly life-affirming.<\/p>\n<p>Solo travelers will be more than happy here, mostly thanks to the above, but also because of the authenticity on offer. It&#8217;s a given that Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay will likely be visited on a trip to Myanmar, but Intrepid&#8217;s <strong>Best of Myanmar<\/strong> trip takes you through so much more of the country than that. For example, the small group tour\u00a0takes you to Kalaw, home of\u00a0extraordinary hikes, tea plantations and tiny\u00a0villages. It also lets you sleep at a unique community lodge, where you visit a thanka farm, help out with an important tree-planting project, and even get a dinner cooked by nearby villagers. It doesn&#8217;t get cooler than that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Got the solo travel bug?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/solo-travel\" data-wpil=\"url\">Intrepid has a new range of trip departures just for solo travelers.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"row destination-intro\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 lead-paragraph\">\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credits: All c\/o Intrepid Travel<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, Asia. A continent so diverse, so beautiful, and so packed with chaos and charm that it truly does provide something for everyone. 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