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Best destinations to visit in February in Asia

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Singapore
Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens
9.5
Lunar New Year is celebrated widely in this city state, usually in late January or February. Chinatown is decorated with lights and stalls. Lion dances, red lanterns and family dinners mark the holiday. The Chingay parade and River Hongbao take place around the same time. February is among the drier months.
Highlights:
  • 🏮 Wander through Chinatown’s temples and traditional shophouses
  • 🌳 Visit Gardens by the Bay and its iconic Supertree Grove
  • 🌆 Admire the futuristic skyline from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Sapporo
Snow festival city with ramen and beer
7.7
With nearly two million residents, this is the largest city on the island of Hokkaido. The Sapporo Snow Festival takes place in early February, with large snow and ice sculptures in Odori Park. Miso ramen and fresh seafood are warming meals in the cold. Ski areas are close to the center.
Highlights:
  • ⏰ Visit the historic Sapporo Clock Tower landmark
  • 🌳 Stroll through Odori Park, Sapporo’s central green space
  • 🌄 Enjoy panoramic city views from Mount Moiwa Observatory
Maldives
Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas
9.2
Compared with the rainy months from May to October, February is dry and sunny across these coral atolls. Seas are usually calm and the water is clear for snorkeling and diving. Resorts book up early at this time. Manta rays and whale sharks can be seen in some atolls.
Highlights:
  • 🌌 Watch a glowing beach at night on Vaadhoo Island
  • 🦈 Snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay
  • 🏝️ Stay in an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise lagoon
Bhutan
Himalayan monasteries, dzongs and trekking trails
8.5
Between India and China, this small Himalayan kingdom has steep valleys, forests and snowy peaks. February is cold but dry, with clear skies and few other visitors. Monasteries such as Tiger's Nest above Paro can be reached on foot. Some monastery festivals take place in late winter and early spring.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Admire Himalayan panoramas from Dochula Pass’ 108 chortens
  • 🎉 Join a colorful Buddhist festival at Punakha Dzong
  • 🏔️ Hike to the cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro
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