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Best destinations to visit in July in Asia

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Bali
Tropical beaches, vibrant culture and adventure
8.2
Uluwatu Temple stands on a sea cliff above surf that peaks in the dry season. July has little rain and bright days across this island. Trails through rice fields near Ubud are dry and easy to walk. The Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar usually runs until mid July.
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit Uluwatu Temple perched high on a seaside cliff
  • 💦 Swim beneath the cascading Tegenungan Waterfall
  • 🌋 Watch the sunrise over Mount Batur volcano
Hoi An
Charming Lanterns and Timeless Streets
8.0
On the 14th night of each lunar month the old town turns off its electric lights. Locals float paper lanterns on the Thu Bon River to make wishes. The old trading port is hot and mostly dry in July. The sea off An Bang Beach is calm and warm.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on scenic An Bang Beach nearby
  • 🏮 Witness vibrant lanterns glowing at night
  • 🏘️ Stroll through UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town
Da Nang
Beaches, Mountains and City Vibes
6.8
Warm sea air and the smell of grilled squid drift along My Khe Beach at dusk. Days in this city are hot and mostly dry and the sea is calm for swimming. The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival usually lights the Han River on summer weekend nights. Marble Mountains have caves and shrines.
Highlights:
  • 🚠 Take a cable car to Sun World Ba Na Hills
  • 🪨 Explore the Marble Mountains with caves and temples
  • 🌉 Visit the iconic Dragon Bridge lit at night
Lombok
Untamed Beaches and Majestic Mountains
7.4
Cold wind and loose volcanic gravel greet hikers on the Rinjani summit trail. The trek to the 3,726 metre summit is open in the dry season. A crater lake called Segara Anak glows blue below the rim. Afterwards the Gili Islands off the northwest coast are a short boat ride away.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Snorkel among colorful coral reefs around the Gili Islands
  • 🏖️ Relax on the white sands of Kuta Beach, Lombok
  • 🏔️ Climb Mount Rinjani and watch sunrise over the crater lake
Hokkaido
Volcanoes, powder snow and fresh seafood
9.3
Sapporo is several degrees cooler than Tokyo in July and misses most of Japan's early summer rain. Lavender fields at Furano turn purple in early to mid July. Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan's largest, has alpine wildflowers and trails mostly clear of snow by July. Cool nights make hiking easy.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Explore historic Otaru Canal and its shops
  • 🏂 Ski or snowboard in world-famous Niseko resorts
  • 💧 Visit the spectacular Shirogane Blue Pond
Komodo National Park
Dragons, Pristine Reefs and Wild Beauty
7.3
Padar Island has a short trail to a lookout over three bays with different coloured sand. Dry season brings clear skies and sharp underwater views in July. Komodo dragons often rest near the ranger station on Rinca. Snorkel the coral reef just off the sand at Pink Beach.
Highlights:
  • 🤿 Snorkel with graceful manta rays at Manta Point
  • ⛰️ Hike to Padar Island’s summit for breathtaking views
  • 🦎 See Komodo dragons in their natural habitat on Komodo Island
Borneo
Wild rainforests meet unique wildlife
7.9
Researcher Biruté Galdikas set up Camp Leakey in the Tanjung Puting jungle in 1971. Visitors still reach it by klotok, a slow wooden riverboat. Dry season runs through July in this part of Borneo so trails are firmer. Orangutans come to feeding platforms for bananas at set times.
Highlights:
  • 🦇 Explore unique limestone caves in Gunung Mulu National Park
  • 🦧 See orangutans up close at Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary
  • 🏔️ Climb Mount Kinabalu for unforgettable summit views
Flores (Indonesia)
Sunset beaches and volcanic landscapes
8.6
This long island lies east of Sumbawa and has volcanoes down its middle. Kelimutu has three crater lakes that change colour from green to blue or red. Mornings at the lakes are mostly clear in July. Labuan Bajo on the west coast is the port for Komodo boat trips.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Explore traditional villages on the island's eastern coast
  • 🚤 Kayak around the pristine waters of Pink Beach
  • 🏔️ Hike Mount Kelimutu to witness its triple crater lakes
Gobi Desert
Endless dunes under starlit desert skies
7.6
July days in the Gobi reach the 90s Fahrenheit but nights cool fast. Summer brings the little rain this desert gets and herders move camels to greener grass. Khongor Sand Dunes rise up to 300 metres and hum when the wind moves the sand. Flaming Cliffs glow red at sunset.
Highlights:
  • 🏜️ Explore the ancient Khongoryn Els sand dunes
  • 🏕️ Camp overnight under starlit Mongolian skies
  • 🐪 Ride camels across dunes at sunrise
Ladakh
Himalayan Cold Desert of Contrasts
8.5
Leh Palace was built in the 1600s for Ladakh's kings and still towers over town. Mountain passes are open in July so jeeps reach Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley. Ladakh lies behind the Himalaya so the monsoon barely reaches it. Leh is about 11,500 feet up so rest two days before any hikes.
Highlights:
  • ⛺ Camp overnight beside the Tso Moriri Lake under stars
  • 🌊 Admire the surreal blue waters of Pangong Lake
  • 🏍️ Ride through the world’s highest motorable pass at Khardung La
Mongolia
Land of endless steppes
7.7
This landlocked country between Russia and China has more horses than people. Naadam runs 11 to 13 July with wrestling, horse racing and archery in Ulaanbaatar. Outside the capital, green grass rolls to the horizon and herders live in round felt tents called gers. Summer days are warm and long.
Highlights:
  • 🛕 Visit the Gandan Monastery and observe morning prayers
  • 🌌 Stay overnight in a traditional ger under starry skies
  • 🐎 Ride a horse across the vast Mongolian steppe
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