Many travelers are looking for inspiration in Asia now that Eastern nations like Japan are welcoming visitors again. In this article, we have shared some lovely, undiscovered, tiny villages that you should consider visiting this year. Even though they are not well known, they are so beautiful. Let’s explore.
- Kuang Si Falls, Laos
Many tourists are looking for ideas for Asian destinations now that Eastern nations like Japan are once more welcoming to visitors. These are some lovely, less well-known, tiny villages to visit this year, according to TravelAwaits writers. Even though some of them are unusual—one is a tiny country, and another is the capital of Laos—all of them are worth considering for 2023.
- Kerala Backwaters, India
In southern India, this Kerala Backwaters destination is full of palm trees and lush coconut plantations around rivers, lagoons, the labyrinth of canals, and lakes. You can spend your days here with 900 km of peaceful waterways by floating on a houseboat or resting in the natural wonders on land.
Visit the Kumily Spice Garden to understand how the natives harvest Kerala’s well-known spices after watching village life develop along the shore. Then, explore the marketplaces and wander the streets of Kumarakom, a tranquil village on the shores of Kerala’s biggest lake, Lake Vembanad. Moreover, visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park to take advantage of nature walks along Periyar, Kerala’s longest river. You can even watch a traditional Kalarippayattu performance, in which skilled Kalari warriors show their ages-old martial arts skills.
- Yakushima Island, Japan
This enchanted island, located off the coast of Kyushu and Kagoshima Prefecture, is a natural paradise. Some of the oldest trees in Japan may be found on this subtropical island, with some dating back over 7,000 years. You can hike in the mountains or take a calm stroll through Shiratani Unsuikyo, a verdant nature reserve. Yakushima deer, monkeys, and other amazing wildlife are also on the island. Even the popular animation film Princess Mononoke by Studio Ghibli took inspiration from it.
- Ella, Sri Lanka
One of the best-undiscovered gems in Asia is the tiny town of Ella, which is packed with adventure. Go through the beautiful countryside on a train, then unwind with a hot cup of tea grown on one of the nearby tea estates. Next, put on your hiking boots and head up Little Adam’s Peak for a breathtaking hike, or follow the railroad to Ella Rock. Explore one of the many waterfalls scattered throughout the area or observe the sunset through Ella Gap. No matter what you do, Ella will undoubtedly become one of your favorite locations in Sri Lanka.
- Koh Lipe, Thailand
Are you looking for Asia’s most picturesque secret beaches? Koh Lipe, an idyllic island surrounded by sugary white beaches and azure waters, is unmissable. Koh Lipe, located in the South Andaman Sea’s Tarutao National Marine Park, is a fantastic place to go diving and snorkeling. There are coral reefs close by that are teeming with tropical fish and marine life, and you can even visit a shipwreck. There are also many sandy beaches where you can relax and soak up the sun and routes through hills covered in the jungle where you can go hiking to find some breathtaking island vistas.
