Walking tours in Asia
Neon side streets in Tokyo, night markets in Bangkok, old lanes in Varanasi and winter boulevards in Saint Petersburg: Asia has the widest range of city walks on the site. Pick a country on the map, or start with the cities people watch most.
- countries
- 23
- cities
- 173
- 4K videos
- 1,098
- of walking
- 1,048 h
Countries with walks: click one to open itCities: hover for a preview, click to walkNo walks yet
Did you know?
Short facts about walking Asia: some from our own video library, some from the map.
- From our data59.9°NSaint Petersburg is the northernmost city we have walked here.
- From our data8.7°SKuta (Indonesia) is the southernmost city on our map of Asia.
- From our data11 hoursThe longest video in Asia on the site was filmed in Hakone: "Driving from Tokyo to Izu, Hakone and Mount Fuji".
- From our data170 videosJapan has the most walks, drives and drone films of any country in Asia on the site.
- Map fact11 time zonesRussia stretches across eleven time zones: when it is evening in Kaliningrad, the next morning has already started on the Pacific coast.
- Map fact17,000+ islandsIndonesia is made up of more than seventeen thousand islands, from Java and Bali to the Gili Islands and Flores.
- Map factCity-stateSingapore is a whole country inside one city, which is why we list its neighbourhoods instead of separate cities.
- Map factShibuyaTokyo's Shibuya Crossing is often called one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world: when the lights change, people cross from every direction at once.
Most-watched walking cities in Asia
Ranked by total YouTube views of 4K walking videos. See the full study
▶ 17A walk throughTokyoJapanNeon crossings, quiet backstreets and the world's biggest city.17 videosExplore →#1
▶ 9A walk throughMoscowRussiaRed Square, the Kremlin and onion domes.9 videosExplore →#2
▶ 18A walk throughSeoulSouth KoreaPalaces, K-culture and markets that never close.18 videosExplore →#3
▶ 6A walk throughKrabiThailandLimestone cliffs, Railay Beach and island-hopping paradise.6 videosExplore →#4
▶ 13A walk throughBangkokThailandGolden temples, river life and legendary street food.13 videosExplore →#5
▶ 12A walk throughKyotoJapanTemples, geisha lanes and a thousand years of Japanese history.12 videosExplore →#6
▶ 12A walk throughManilaPhilippinesA walled Spanish city in a huge, lively capital.12 videosExplore →#7
▶ 13A walk throughMumbaiIndiaIndia's city of dreams on the Arabian Sea.13 videosExplore →#8
Right now in Asia
Local time across the continent, and a walk that matches the moment.
Ways to explore Asia
- Night walks (162)
- Scenic drives (174)
- Aerial views (73)
- Markets & bazaars (58)
- Beaches & seaside (60)
- Snow & winter (18)
- Rainy day walks (21)
- Sunset & golden hour (17)
Trip plans
- Tokyo in 5 days
- Seoul in 5 days
- Bangkok in 5 days
- Kyoto in 3 days
- Kamakura in 2 days
- Hong Kong in 3 days
- Osaka in 3 days
- Taipei in 3 days
- Shanghai in 3 days
- Hanoi in 3 days
- Mumbai in 3 days
- Delhi in 3 days
- Singapore in 5 days
- Manila in 3 days
- Guangzhou in 3 days
- Chongqing in 3 days
- Kuala Lumpur in 3 days
- Shenzhen in 3 days
- Jakarta in 3 days
- Busan in 2 days
Countries in Asia
- Japan23 cities
- China17 cities
- India13 cities
- South Korea13 cities
- Thailand13 cities
- Bangladesh10 cities
- Indonesia10 cities
- Malaysia10 cities
- Pakistan10 cities
- Philippines10 cities
- Russia10 cities
- Singapore10 cities
- Vietnam10 cities
- Cambodia2 cities
- Sri Lanka2 cities
- Taiwan2 cities
- Uzbekistan2 cities
- Bhutan1 city
- Kazakhstan1 city
- Kyrgyzstan1 city
- Laos1 city
- Mongolia1 city
- Nepal1 city
Walking Asia: what to expect
Asian cities reward slow walking. Behind the big avenues there is almost always a second city of alleys, food stalls, shrines and small shops, and the best walking videos spend most of their time there. Many of them are filmed in the evening, when markets open, streets fill up and the signs light up.
The distances inside the continent are huge, so the walks change completely from one country to the next. In Japan and South Korea expect spotless streets, quiet residential lanes and very busy station districts; in Southeast Asia, motorbikes, street food and beaches a short ride from the centre; in South Asia, crowded old quarters, temples and riverside ghats; in Russia, wide boulevards, metro stations and long, snowy winters.
Heat and rain shape the best time to visit more than anywhere else. Many walks in tropical cities are filmed early in the morning or after sunset, and monsoon months bring the dramatic rainy-day walks that some viewers love most. Open a city to watch a few walks before you go, then check our trip plans and where-to-stay guides.
FAQ
Which Asian cities are best for walking?
Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Taipei and Singapore are among the easiest: safe, well signposted and full of small streets to explore. Bangkok, Manila, Dhaka and Indian cities like Jaipur and Varanasi are more intense, but their walks are some of the most atmospheric on the site.
What is the best time of year for a walk in Asia?
It depends on the region. Japan and Korea are most comfortable in spring and autumn; Southeast Asia is driest from roughly November to April; much of South Asia is best in the cooler winter months. Russia is at its liveliest in summer, with very long days in the north.
Can I use these walks for a treadmill or a virtual tour?
Yes. Most of the videos are filmed at walking pace with natural street sound and no talking, so they work well for treadmill sessions, virtual travel or planning a route. Our treadmill mode picks long walks and keeps track of your time.