From ancient wonders to futuristic skylines, Asia is a treasure trove of visually-stunning destinations that captivate travellers and photographers alike. In fact, Singapore is the most instagrammable city according to data. But, if you’re seeking dazzling diversity elsewhere – from mystical jungle risings to surreal natural landscapes in Bali, or hidden streets in Japan – Asia’s most instagrammable places are sure to spice up your feed. Here are 29 of the most instagrammable places in Asia for your 2025 bucket list.
1. Nine Arch Bridge, Sri Lanka
Nine Arch Bridge, is a colonial-era railway bridge known as the ”Bridge In The Sky”, hidden among lush tea plantations in Ella, Sri Lanka. It features nine graceful stone arches stretching 91 metres across a verdant valley, creating a dramatic and photogenic scene – especially when the colourful train crosses its tracks. We recommend planning your picture-perfect moment from below with the bridge towering over you in the background. Otherwise, you could opt to take the train ride for some extra breathtaking shots.
📍Demodara, Ella, Sri Lanka
2. The Note Coffee, Vietnam
Dubbed the sticky notes café, The Note Coffee is a colourful coffee house located in Hanoi, Vietnam. Customers can purchase a signature egg coffee or another beverage of choice before exploring the 4-storey venue decked out in customer-written notes lining the walls in different colours. Often, these notes are real life lessons are inspiring quotes. Therefore, it will put you in a good mood!
📍64 P. Lương Văn Can, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
3. Jiufen Old Street, Taiwan
Looking for instagrammable streets in Asia? Well Tawain’s Jiufen Old Street offers a blend of history and vibrant culture in a cinematic setting. Perched on a misty mountainside with sweeping views of the Pacific, the narrow-winding alleys are lined with glowing red lanterns, rustic teahouses, and charming street food stalls, evoking the magical world of ”Spirited Away”. Particularly, tourists look to snap pictures at the A-Mei Teahouse as nightfall sets over the cobblestone stairways. Definitely, you’ll create unforgettable photos.
📍Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
4. Son Trà Marina, Vietnam
A hidden gem, dubbed the Santorini of Asia, is an instagrammable place in Da Nang in Vietnam. Visitors will be transported to Santorini or Mykonos in Greece at this exotic seaside port. Sơn Trà Marina features cave buildings, blue dome roofs, blue shutters, charming staircases, and more. Learn more about the location.
📍Hồ Xanh, Thọ Quang, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
5. The Blue City of Jodhpur, India
This is one of the lesser-known instagrammable places in Asia. Explore this stunning blue city enriched in culture and history, from 15th century temples to forts…Jodhpur will not disappoint you. With picture-perfect moments around every corner, you’ll be sure to snap an Instagram shot that will make followers envious.
📍Jodhpur, India
6. Tokyo and Osaka, Japan
Japan is one of the most instagrammable countries in the world. Particularly, cities such as Tokyo and Osaka boasts picture-perfect locations around every corner. These futuristic hubs feature quirky streets and exotic streets like Shibuya Crossing and Kabukicho in Shinjuku, cherry blossom parks, and more, for the perfect photo opportunities. Be sure to add Mount Fuji to your travel itinerary!
7. Zhangye Danxia National Park, China
This iconic national park is home to the most magical rainbow-like mountains, which resulted from sandstone and other minerals, millions of years ago. Although, it is difficult to reach, eager backpackers have completed the journey in order to capture out-of-this-world shots. Certainly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to add to your bucket list.
📍Gansu, China
8. Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand’s Chiang Mai is a vibrant city nestled along the Ping River in the northern part of the country. Founded in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, the old city is encircled by ancient walls and a moat, filled with centuries-old temples like Wat Chedi Luang, bustling markets, scenic mountain drops, and more – making it a beautiful photogenic place with stunning architecture around every corner.
9. The Gibbon Experience
Head to the world’s highest treehouse which is an ecotourism conservation project in Laos. Embrace your inner Tarzan, sleep in the treehouse, opt to zipline down 1,870 feet, and spot some monkeys in the jungle. Definitely, an excellent instagrammable place to capture some unusual photos among the jungle setting.
📍Huay Xai, Laos
10. Golden Hands Bridge, Vietnam
This spectacular bridge is, arguably, the most insta-worthy manmade structure in Asia. Travellers flock to this hidden gem, in the mountains of Da Nang in Vietnam, to obtain majestic pictures against the backdrop of the skyline. Golden Hands Bridge is in Sun World Amusement Park. It boasts an elegant design and two hands cradling the bridge. Certainly, one of the most phenomenal places worldwide for an exclusive photo or just to appreciate the wonders of our world. Get our Golden Hands Bridge Guide here.
📍Da Nang, Vietnam
11. Tianjin Binhai Library, China
The futuristic Tianjin Binhai Library is a famous tourist attraction in China. Nicknamed The Eye, it’s actually the world’s most instagrammable bookstore. It features terraced bookshelves that cascade from floor to ceiling, wrapping around a giant luminous sphere at the centre, which serves as an audtiroium and creates the illusion of a gigantic eye gazing through glass. Of course, the striking architecture and aesthetic appeal of more than one million books tends to attract Instagram enthusiasts as much as bookworms.
📍China, Tianjin, Binhai, 旭升路347號
12. Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan
These sand dunes boast a 30-metre long and 50-metre high desert on the coast of Japan. In fact, it’s a lesser-known instagrammable place in Asia because it’s difficult to reach. Pop this one on your bucket list to take in stunning sunsets, appreciate the ocean views, visit the Sand Museum and of course, capture an epic gram-worthy moment.
📍2164-661 Fukubecho Yuyama, Tottori, 689-0105, Japan
13. Hang En Cave, Quang Binh, Vietnam
This mesmerising National Park is home to the oldest karst mountains in Asia, resulting in hundreds of caves and stunning underground rivers – all surrounded by Jungle. In 2003, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a must-visit for adventurers. You can camp and swim in one of the largest caves. Indeed, an epic place to create magical content for your feed.
📍Quang Binh Province, Vietnam
14. Starfield Library, Seoul, South Korea
One of the most instagrammable libraries in the world is hidden inside a mall in Seoul in South Korea. Located inside the COEX Mall, the public Starfield Library boasts 13-metre tall book shelves, filled with countless books, across two levels. The futuristic library is free entry. We recommend going early if you want to get a picture without anyone in the background.
📍Starfield Coex Mall, South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Yeongdong-daero, 513
15. Yee Peng Festival, Thailand
This Lantern Festival is normally held in November each year. It is a celebration on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. The spellbinding surroundings of lanterns, in total darkness, being let off into the sky is the most gram-worthy thing you will ever experience. Need I say more?
📍Chiang Mai, Thailand
16. Carnival Magic, Phuket, Thailand
Carnival Magic is the world’s first Thai Carnival Theme Park. The 40-acre night entertainment park on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Taking inspiration from the world’s most exotic carnival celebrations, the new attraction is the perfect place to create memories among a magical world of colour and lights – unlike anything else on the planet. Learn more about Carnival Magic.
📍999, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand
17. Mount Ijen, Indonesia
A top instagrammable spot in Indonesia is an active stratovolcano atop Mount Ijen. The volcano’s crater holds the world’s largest highly acidic turquoise lake, whose vibrant colours contrasts dramatically with the surrounding barren, volcanic terrain. At night, visitors can witness the rare blue fire ball which creates an otherworldly atmosphere. Certainly, one of the most unique instagrammable places in Asia.
📍East Java, Indonesia
18. Angels Billabong, Indonesia
This seaside spot is famous for being one of the most instagrammable places in Indonesia. Take the short ferry ride from Bali to this 5-star paradise island to admire Nusa Penida’s Angels Billabong. However, we do warn you that it can be quite dangerous, with freak waves known to hit the coastline, so please don’t attempt anything silly in order to capture a legendary photo.
📍Nusa Penida, Indonesia
19. Hoi An, Vietnam
The ancient town of Hoi An in Vietnam is one of the most instagrammable places in Asia. Feel as if you’ve stepped into a fairytale as you wander the city that is carefully-preserved and dates back to the 15th century. The former port city offers a mix of Chinese shophouses, French colonial buildings, landmarks like the Japanese Covered Bridge, and colourful streets bursting with vibrant colours, lanterns, and more – both day and night. Particularly, the river is lit up by unique lantern boats at night that makes a beautiful picture. Get our tourist guide.
📍Hoi An, Vietnam
20. Temple of Dawn, Bangkok
The Temple of Dawn, or Wat Arun, in Bangkok is considered highly Instagrammable due to its striking riverside location and unique architectural beauty. Its central prang – a Khmer-style spire soaring up to 79 metres- is intricately adorned with millions of colourful Chinese porcelain pieces and seashells, creating a shimmering mosaic that dazzles in sunlight and reflects dramatically over the Chao Phraya River. We recommend going at sunset or sunrise for the perfect backdrop for your social media feed.
21. Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
No list of Asia’s most instagrammable places would be complete without Gardens By The Bay in Singapore. If you’re a non-local, you’ll want to tick off these gorgeous gardens in the city, especially at night when the SuperTrees are lit up in mesmerising colours.
📍Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
22. Lempuyang Temple, Bali
Take a taxi or motorbike, from Ubud or Seminyak, to visit one of the oldest temples in Bali. Nicknamed The Gates of Heaven, it is one of the most unique places to take a photo in all of Asia. Be sure to wear something cute to compliment your dazzling selfie up here.
📍Bunutan, Abang, Seraya Bar, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia
23. 5.8 Undersea Restaurant, The Maldives
Wine and dine in the world’s largest underwater restaurant surrounded by sea life. This spot will definitely put a hole in your pocket, but it is worth the wonderful underwater experience. Day or night offers the most picturesque and exclusive backdrop to mesmerise your followers. Certainly, a top instagrammable restaurant in Asia.
📍Laccadive Sea, Maldives
24. Railay Beach, Thailand
Of course, there is nothing surprising about a beach. But this spot makes our list of unusual and instagrammable places in Asia because it is so hypnotic. In fact, it’s one of the most famous tourist locations in Thailand. This secluded beach, is only accessible by boat, and boasts plenty of places to capture a damn good selfie while exploring the beauty of Thailand’s islands.
📍Krabi, Thailand
25. Wanagiri Hidden Hill, Bali
This famous tourist attraction offers magnificent views of the forests and lake combined with plenty of good selfie spots. From various swing sets like a stunning bird’s nest swing to wooden teacups to tree houses, and much more…you’ll be in your element at Wanagiri Hidden Hill. Excitingly, entrance is free to the hillside, but if you want to take pictures on the platforms pay a small fee. Definitely, one of the most instagrammable places in Asia.
📍Jalan Munduk – Wanagiri, Sukasada, Pancasari, Kec. Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia
26. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
This excellent mausoleum of white marble is one of the greatest places to visit globally. Built between 1631 and 1648, it is rich in history and culture, and presents the perfect gram-worthy selfie. You’ll snap some aesthetically-dreamy pictures here so you need to totally plan your outfit.
📍Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
27. The Dragon Temple
The 17-storey Wat Samphran Dragon Temple is unmissable when visiting Bangkok. Walk up the colourful unique tower, soothe your soul by taking in the scenery, and snap an epic shot with the life-sized dragon. Additionally, it’s a great place to see on the world’s longest train route.
📍92 Sam Phran, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom 73110, Thailand
28. FutureWorld, ArtScience Museum, Singapore
Singapore is one of the word’s most instagrammable cities. Among its many iconic landmarks, FutureWorld seems to fascinate visitors the most for pictures. This gram-worthy exhibition inside the ArtScience Museum invites you to lose yourself in an exciting universe of art, magic and science among borderless digital interactive installations. Through 16 installations and a world of playful possibilities, you can create the most magical photographic content. Discover more instagrammable places in Singapore.
📍6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
29. The Dragon Temple
The 17-storey Wat Samphran Dragon Temple is unmissable when visiting Bangkok. Walk up the colourful unique tower, soothe your soul by taking in the scenery, and snap an epic shot with the life-sized dragon. Additionally, it’s a great place to see on the world’s longest train route.
📍92 Sam Phran, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom 73110, Thailand