From the most famous hikes in the world — Everest Base Camp, Fuji, Tiger Leaping Gorge — to the more off-the-beaten-path hikes of Asia, everything here will offer you rewarding treks and views like nothing else on Earth. Discover the best hikes in Asia.
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Sapa, Vietnam
One of the greenest hiking destinations globally, this mountain settlement on the border of Vietnam and China takes you through rice paddy fields, bamboo forests, and small villages as you reach Vietnam’s highest peak, Fansipan, which can take several days. Sapa has a fascinating colonial history as the French built it as a mountain retreat from the heat. Sapa has a year-round cool climate that makes it very pleasant for hikers though summer is still best avoided, especially if you plan to climb Mount Fansipan. Sapa is suitable for novice hikers and easily accessible from Hanoi via a train and bus ride taking around eight hours.