Travel is one of the most refreshing ways to get your steps in. For those planning to go on a city break, Skyscanner just revealed nine of the best cities in Asia you can explore easily on foot!
In order to curate the region’s most walkable cities, the travel platform looked into their flight data to pinpoint 30 up-and-coming city break destinations outside America, skipping popular spots like Berlin and Dubrovnik. For this list, they wanted to highlight the hidden gems, destinations that are not only great to explore but also easy to navigate on foot. After all, city breaks are the best when you can walk from one attraction to another without needing to constantly hop on a taxi or catch public transport.
Skyscanner evaluated their data by considering 14 factors, including distances between attractions, the number of walking trails, average elevation, population density, safety, air quality, and wheelchair accessibility, among others.
The result? A walkability index featuring the best cities you should consider for your 2025 travel adventures. In Asia and Southeast Asia, nine cities reigned supreme, with Japan’s Nagasaki claiming the top spot. The city located on the island of Kyushu boasts gorgeous beaches and surrounding hills, as well as must-see attractions such as the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, the man-made island of Dejima, and the Sasebo Yosakoi dance festival that happens during the autumn season.
Second on the list is another Japanese city, Hiroshima, which is a fantastic destination to explore, brimming with cultural attractions from memorial parks to museums and awe-inspiring sites such as the floating Tori gate. This bustling city is also very safe to walk in at any time of day and boasts delicious local delicacies such as the famed Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancakes).
The list also included Panglao, located in the Philippines’ Bohol province. The destination ranked on the list for its low crime rate, low elevation, and a city limit of just 47 square kilometers. Panglao boasts several beautiful beaches where you can not only walk along the shores but also enjoy all sorts of adventures, from cliff-diving to island hopping. Additionally, you can also explore some of its nearby attractions, such as the famed Chocolate Hills and the Tarsier Sanctuary.
Another city that’s fairly easy to explore on foot is Macau, with limits of less than 10 square kilometers and over 517 attractions to see and enjoy. If you’re looking for the ideal cityscape, this bustling city has lots to offer, from unique dining experiences to thrilling activities like bungee jumping at Macau Tower!
Ready to get those steps in? You can see the full list of destinations here.
Most Walkable Cities in Asia and Southeast Asia According to Skyscanner:
- Nagasaki, Japan
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Sendai, Japan
- Haiphong, Vietnam
- Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
- Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Coimbatore, India
- Macau, China
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