Asia is a great honeymoon destination for newlyweds all around the world.
With some of the best tropical beaches in the world, culture, cheap shopping, the highest mountain peaks in the world, romantic waterfalls and breathtaking sunsets, Asia is attracting more and more honeymooners from all over the world every year.
If you’re planning your honeymoon, Asia should definitely be on your list.
Here are some of the best honeymoon destinations in Asia
Bali – Indonesia
Bali is one of the most well-known honeymoon destinations in Asia, therefore during peak season, it can feel rather crowded. Nevertheless, Bali is attracting large crowds due to its diverse beauty, from rice paddy fields to sandy beaches and more temples than we can count.
One of the reasons why Bali is a great honeymoon destination is that it offers mostly luxury boutique accommodation for very reasonable prices and its customer service and hospitality are recognized worldwide.
On top of all of this, you can tailor a package for any type of honeymoon you wish:
- Relaxing with everyday spa and massage, yoga and meditation
- Adventurous: rent a scooter and explore the world, go for a hike, discover the local markets
- Cultural: explore the local culture by visiting the temples on the island
If you are thinking about booking your honeymoon in Bali, it might be worth checking the less crowded surrounding islands.
Malaysia
Malaysia is a great honeymoon destination, although it’s often overlooked because of its more known neighbor, Thailand.
Your honeymoon in Malaysia should start with a 2-night stay in the capital Kuala Lumpur. Explore this vibrant city, its rooftops, shopping areas and surroundings such as Batu Caves.
If you are looking for a tropical paradise, Malaysia offers that as well. In fact, you might be surprised to know that Langkawi is one of the most beautiful islands in Asia and the most underrated at the same time.
With white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, Langkawi is the perfect honeymoon destination.
Vietnam
If you are adventurous and like to explore new places and cultures, Vietnam is the perfect destination for you.
With a diverse landscape, Vietnam needs about 3 to 4 weeks to be explored from North to South, however if you have only one week or 10 days, you can start in the north and explore Halong Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in Asia and then fly towards the south where you can take a boat trip on the Mekong Delta and finish your adventure on the east coast on the beach.
Vietnam, although not necessarily known as a honeymoon destination, it’s perfect for newlyweds as it is so diverse, offering something for any taste and similar to other Southeast Asian countries is extremely affordable.
The Maldives
The Maldives is probably the most known honeymoon destination in the world and for a reason.
The Maldives has some of the best beaches in the world with powder white sand and picture-perfect turquoise waters and the best part, it has hundreds of tiny islands to choose from.
One of the reasons though why many newlyweds avoid considering the Maldives for their honeymoon is because the Maldives is also known as a very luxurious and expensive destination.
While the majority of the island resorts are indeed expensive, with some charging more than 10,000$ per night, it’s less known that actually the Maldives offers plenty of affordable accommodation.
The secret is to choose a resort close to Male, its capital city so that domestic transfer to the resort will not cost you that much.
Nepal
While Nepal is mostly known to hikers and climbers, due to being home to the tallest mountain peaks in the world, such as Mt. Everest, Nepal is, in fact, a great honeymoon destination.
For couples looking to return to basics, being surrounded by nature and overall having a more genuine experience, Nepal is one of the best honeymoon destinations.
Imagine waking up early morning to witness the sun rising behind the Himalayas. It’s a breathtaking experience that you will forever cherish.
Asides from insanely beautiful landscapes, Nepal is packed with culture and history. Being home to numerous UNESCO heritage sites, you are guaranteed to take a ton of memories back home with you.
Philippines
Two islands in the Philippines have been named 3 years in the row as the best islands in the world.
This says a lot about its beauty, however, in spite of all of this, the Philippines is one of the most underrated tropical destinations.
Its insane beauty and diverse landscape, from white sand beaches, waterfalls, caves to beautiful rock formations, Philippines is one of the best honeymoon destinations.
Whether you are looking for a romantic beach honeymoon or you are looking for adventure, you will find it in the Philippines.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, overshadowed by its close neighbors, India and the Maldives, is often overlooked by honeymooners, although it has so much to offer.
Relatively small compared to other Southeast Asian countries, Sri Lanka offers beautiful beaches, high waves perfect for surfing, tropical forests, hiking, and history.
Preserving its Dutch heritage, Sri Lanka is a beautiful and diverse honeymoon destination.