Top 5 Best Hiking Destinations In Asia Which You Can't Miss

 

Hiking Destinations - Asia is famously known as the home of many ancient civilizations, temples and amazing natural marvels and beauty. While travelling in this region you'll discover some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. There are no right or wrong destinations when talking about the best places to hike in Asia, but in this article we've gathered up 5 choices that are sure not to disappoint. Go ahead and pick one out to experience some breath-taking views and breath-taking hikes!

Here Are Top 5 Best Hiking Destinations In Asia Which You Can't Miss:

1. Sapa, Vietnam

One of the greenest hiking destinations globally, this mountain settlement on the border of Vietnam and China takes you through rice paddy fields, bamboo forests, and small villages as you reach Vietnam’s highest peak, Fansipan, which can take several days. Sapa has a fascinating colonial history as the French built it as a mountain retreat from the heat. Sapa has a year-round cool climate that makes it very pleasant for hikers though summer is still best avoided, especially if you plan to climb Mount Fansipan. Sapa is suitable for novice hikers and easily accessible from Hanoi via a train and bus ride taking around eight hours. 

2. Mount Qixing, Taiwan

Mount Qixing, also known as Seven Star Mountain, is a dormant volcano in Taipei. It is the highest mountain in Taiwan and makes for one of the most popular trails due to the magnificent view of the park and the city of Taipei from the top. Taking around four hours, this hike which starts at the Miaopu Trailhead near the Visitor Center takes you through the forest and lush meadow, and is scenic from start to end.

3. Mount Fuji, Japan

Mount Fuji, in Yamanashi Prefecture, is Japan's highest mountain, at 3,776 meters. Its iconic shape has made it one of the most recognized snow-capped peaks in the world and it is a memorial to the victims of the 2011 disasters. Also known as Fuji San, Fujiyama or simply Fuji, its name translates to "everlasting" in Japanese. It is a stratovolcano with three peaks and volcanic cone on top of another: the Komitake peak, Kofuji peak and the highest peak, Mount Fuji. As Mount Fuji is located in Yamanashi prefecture and can be easily accessed from Tokyo by train.

4. Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

The Annapurna Circuit is an outstanding multi-day trek that takes you through the snow-capped, mountainous terrain of the Annapurnas. The hike has been rated one of the top 20 hikes in the world and is an absolute must for visitors to Nepal. To reach the trail, you will need to fly from Pokhara in central Nepal to Besisahar or take a seven-hour bus directly to Besisahar from Kathmandu. The trek takes around 20 days and travels around a large part of the Annapurna Massif, including rice paddies, forests and mountainous mountain ranges as well as glacial terrain. It's recommended you travel between April and November to ensure good weather conditions.

5. Mount Huangshan, China

Huangshan, Yellow Mountain or Huang Mountain is a misty mountain range and surrounding scenic areas in southeastern Anhui, China. It is one of China's most famous national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several paths up the mountain, with the eastern stairs and the western stair, which are steeper but quieter, being the most popular options. Many people choose to camp at the top of the mountain or stay at a simple hotel near the summit to catch the sunrise. The mountain is easily accessed by bullet train from Shanghai or Hangzhou.