Asia is renowned for huge cities, from skyscraper-spiked Shanghai to temple-laden Bangkok. Venture past those hulking metropolitan areas to uncover many lush destinations blessed by nature.
These jungles, valleys, peaks and beaches becalm visitors with their serenity, thrill with their scenery and fascinate via their vibrant flora and fauna, all the while slowly eroding stress and anxiety. Here are five of this continent’s finest wilderness destinations.

