Top Asia Cultural Tours - page 3

Visit both the Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with an expert by your side on this guided tour from Bangkok. Witness the entire Maeklong market shift in seconds as you pull in on a traditional train before hopping off and seeing it from the ground. And from thrilled to chilled, drift through the water villages abundant in fresh produce, street food and crafts.

Even if you’re short on time, you can still visit the Terracotta Warriors on this small-group half-day tour with an English-speaking guide. After hotel pickup from your centrally located Xi’an accommodation, travel by air-conditioned minivan to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors Museum, where you will have time to visit the three excavated pits and a newly opened exhibition. Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical local dishes and a glass of drink during the tour.

Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali’s holiest temples and the most atmospheric time to visit is in the evening. Watch the sunset from the sea cliffs on this private tour, enjoy a spectacular Kecak fire dance show at Uluwatu, and tuck into a delicious seafood dinner (if option selected) at Jimbaran Beach. Round-trip hotel transfers make it easy to visit from different parts of South Bali.

Leave the big city hustle and bustle behind and get a different perspective on Bangkok by cruising through its peaceful canals. This cruise reveals the colorful local life lived in charming stilt houses and offers incredible views of the city, including a majestic Big Buddha statue. The tour ends at Tha Tien Pier, near the iconic reclining Buddha temple (Wat Pho).

Perfect for photographers and Instagrammers, this private door-to-door tour lets you hit five of Ubud’s most beautiful attractions in just a day—with a driver to act as your guide. Pose for photos on a jungle swing; visit Kanto Lampo Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall; tour Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, with its reflecting pools; wander the Tegalalang Rice Terrace; and enjoy a Balinese lunch with a rice field view.

Choose your own adventure with this private walking tour in Singapore. Tailor your itinerary with your host’s suggestions or your own interests, enjoying flexible durations and a personalized experience. Your local guide will help you explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, with hotel foot pickup available if centrally located. Transportation between sites may include public transit or taxis, arranged with your host.

Ubud is famed for its natural beauty, but the key sights are scattered across the countryside. See them without the stress on this private tour with a driver-guide who’s exceptionally skilled at smartphone photography. Alongside star attractions like Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tirta Empul Temple, discover less-visited gems like Ulu Petanu Waterfall and a coffee plantation. Upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day VIP tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Travel in style and comfort from Ho Chi Minh City in a sleek limo to make the journey as fabulous as the destination. Explore the tunnel system and learn about its role as a hospital, living quarters, storage, and more during wartime, and then cruise through the canals of the delta on a motorboat and rowboat to visit a village.

Discover one of Tokyo's busiest and most exciting districts, Shibuya, on this exciting small-group food tour. Your guide takes you away from the tourist crowds to discover hidden gems where locals eat. Feast on 13 traditional Japanese dishes at three different eateries around the district. Sample dishes such as sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, and more. Learn more about Japanese culture while making new friends.

Ayutthaya's temple ruins are scattered across a large site, and picking out which to visit and what you're looking at is hard without a guide. Join a small group to see the standout ruins of Thailand's former capital, with hotel pickup to start. A guide covers the history as you go, taking in the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and Wat Mahathat, known for the Buddha's head held in its tree roots.

See where scenes from Korean historical dramas were filmed on a small-group tour of the Yongin MBC Drama TV set. View palaces, private houses and a fortress recreated from the Joseon dynasty. Learn about elaborate sets for popular series such as ‘Queen Seon-deok’ and ‘Lee San, Wind of the Palace,’ and observe live filming with your favourite actors.

See the best of Beijing plus the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu on a small-group tour that focuses on the attractions and avoids the traps of many sightseeing tours. With a guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops, visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (or the Summer Palace on Mondays), and hike the Great Wall with either a round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan.

Discover Ubud’s natural wonders, UNESCO-listed rice terraces, and sacred temples at your own pace on this private full-day tour. Visit the Ubud Monkey Forest, and trek to the Tegalalang rice terraces, then soar through the trees on a jungle swing and cool off with a swim at Tegenungan Waterfall. Book the transport-only option, or upgrade to include entry fees, or lunch and entry fees.

Experience two of Bangkok’s most famous traditional markets on this half-day tour. Benefit from a small group size as you ride the train to the Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated on a working railway track. After free time for shopping, continue to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat.

The rural villages, tiny islands, and lush rice paddies of the Mekong Delta lie just over an hour’s drive from Ho Chi Minh City. On this tour, set sail along the Mekong aboard a traditional sampan and experience local life on Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands. Along the way, sample delicious Vietnamese food, hear traditional folk music, visit a bee-keeping farm and coconut mill, and explore tropical fruit plantations.

Explore the highlights of Seoul on a full-day tour with an informative guide. Highlights include Jogyesa Temple, the Blue House, the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate, and tours of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in traditional culture at the National Folk Museum, Insadong Antique Street, and at Namdaemun Gate and Namdaemun Market. Includes entrance fees and hotel pickup.

Without having to travel far away, through this guided day tour from Taipei, you can discover the unique charm of the rural districts along the north and northeast coast of Taiwan. On this tour, you will visit Jiufen Village, a hillside village prosperous in the 1940s that will bring you an old-time vibe with its atmospheric alleys; Yehliu Geopark, known for its unique coastal erosion features, will blow you mind away; Pingxi District, a former mining town that is known for the world-famous "Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival", where you will experience the iconic tradition of flying sky lantern and visit the “Little Niagara Falls” of Taiwan—Shifen Waterfall. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat visitor, you will fully enjoy what Taiwan's north and northeast coast has to offer. With your tour guide’s help, you will have an insight into the history and truly appreciate the natural landscapes in this area. Join us for a full-day adventure and enrich your travel experience!

Have a great day out in Ubud on this full day out, where you will visit the Monkey Forest, take a jungle swing, walk through the rice terrace, learn about the water temple, and also spend time at the waterfalls. Round trip transfers are included in the price from most places. Note that entrance fees and lunch are extra expenses.

Chiang Rai’s most striking temples are spread across the province, making them difficult to visit in a single day. This small-group tour from Chiang Mai connects the highlights with ease thanks to private transport. Visit Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), admire the vivid blue tones of Wat Rong Suea Ten, and explore the striking red complex of Wat Huay Pla Kang, all while learning about the region’s modern temple architecture and symbolism.

The best time to see Angkor Wat for the first time is undoubtedly at sunrise. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site at its most magical during a private sunrise tour that ensures you make it to the temple in time. Your guide provides insider knowledge about the culture and history of the area, and transports you between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

Explore the key sites of the UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat complex (admission at your own expense; ticket costs $37 per person and covers all the Temple admission ) during this small-group tour. Learn about the history of Cambodia and Siem Reap from your tour guide as you visit the Terrace of the Elephants, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Ta Prohm Temple, and much more. This tour also offers the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the ancient temples as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take a day tour around the Ubud area to check out some of Bali's most popular attractions. Stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, an art market where you can shop for souvenirs, Puri Saren Palace (Ubud Palace), and Tirta Empul Temple, known for its natural springs.

Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) during your stay in Seoul on this full-day tour. A border zone that separates North Korea and South Korea, the DMZ presents the chance to learn a bit about the history of conflict between the two countries. You can enter one of the tunnels and visit Dora Observatory, where you can look at North Korea through a telescope, depending on the weather.

Experience the majesty of some of Bali’s most beautiful places without worrying about self-drive on this unusual private door-to-door tour. Besides admiring the rice terraces of Jatiluwih Green Land, visit three of Bali’s most striking temples: lakeside Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and Luhur Batukaru Temple, on the slopes of a volcano.