The Best Alternative Destinations In Asia To Visit In 2023

Planning to travel to Asia but not sure where to start? There are plenty of lesser-known gems to discover – let Culture Trip be your guide and book your spot now.

From seeing Jerusalem through the eyes of locals to discovering the birthplace of wine in rural Georgia, this is our pick of the best Asian Culture Trip adventures and alternative destinations in Asia to visit in 2023.

Black Friday

The streets around Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, an 11th-century Orthodox cathedral in Mtskheta, Georgia

Rural Georgia to step back in time

The small country of Georgia, in the South Caucasus between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, used to be a fairly unknown travel destination — a favourite of backpackers looking to get off the beaten track. However, it’s attracted mainstream attention in the past decade, thanks to its rolling vineyards, rich culture, burgeoning club scene and picturesque villages. Culture Trip’s tour is a nine-day trip that takes in everything from the Unesco World Heritage sites at Mtskheta, to ancient winemaking traditions and sulphur baths in Tbilisi.

From US$1444.15 Next available from 26th Apr 2025 Secure your spot with a low deposit

Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT Tbilisi, Georgia