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Best theme park destinations in Asia

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Chiba
Suspended monorail, port tower and bay views
7.6
DisneySea is unlike any other Disney park. It has a volcano named Mount Prometheus, a harbour modelled on the Mediterranean and a Cape Cod fishing village. It sits beside Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu. The resort is about 15 minutes by train from Tokyo Station. Fantasy Springs, a new area, opened in 2024.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Climb Chiba Port Tower for panoramic Tokyo Bay views
  • 🐬 Explore Kamogawa Sea World’s orca and dolphin shows
  • ⛩️ Visit Naritasan Shinsho-ji, an ancient Buddhist temple complex
Tokyo
Japan's capital of temples, towers and food
9.7
Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 and DisneySea followed in 2001. Both are just across the bay in Chiba. Tokyo Dome City has a coaster that runs through the hole of a giant Ferris wheel. Sanrio Puroland in Tama is an indoor park full of Hello Kitty.
Highlights:
  • 🖼️ Visit the teamLab digital art museum
  • 🌆 Enjoy panoramic city views from observation decks
  • 🍣 Savour sushi at a local eatery
Osaka
Castle, neon canals and street food
8.5
Universal Studios Japan sits on the Osaka Bay waterfront in the west of the city. Super Nintendo World opened in 2021. Mario Kart Koopa's Challenge has riders wear augmented reality headsets. Visitors wear Power Up Bands to collect coins. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is also here.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Visit the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, one of the world’s largest
  • 🍢 Feast on street food at Dotonbori and see the neon lights
  • 🏯 Explore Osaka Castle and wander through its scenic park
Fujiyoshida
Fuji's sacred trailhead with the pagoda view
8.1
Screams ring out as riders drop 121 degrees on Takabisha with Mount Fuji rising in the background. Eejanaika and Fujiyama, which opened in 1996, are two other coasters at Fuji-Q Highland. The town sits at the foot of the mountain. Lake Kawaguchi and hot springs are nearby.
Highlights:
  • ♨️ Relax in an onsen while admiring views of Mount Fuji
  • 🎢 Visit Fuji-Q Highland and ride its record-breaking roller coasters
  • 🗻 Photograph Mount Fuji framed by the red Chureito Pagoda
Shanghai
A dazzling mix of modernity and tradition
9.0
Locals start the day with xiaolongbao, soup dumplings filled with hot broth, then head for the parks. Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016 in Pudong. Haichang Ocean Park, also in Pudong, opened in 2018 and has polar animals. The maglev train from Pudong Airport takes about 8 minutes.
Highlights:
  • 🌸 Wander through Yu Garden and explore its traditional pavilions
  • 🏙️ Take the world’s fastest elevator to Shanghai Tower’s observation deck
  • 🌃 Admire Shanghai’s skyline from The Bund promenade at night
Dubai
Glamour, Adventure and Desert Charm
9.2
IMG Worlds of Adventure has Marvel and Cartoon Network zones under one big roof, so it stays cool in summer. Dubai Parks and Resorts, in the southwest of the city, has Legoland Dubai, Motiongate and Bollywood Parks. Aquaventure at Atlantis has a waterslide through a shark lagoon.
Highlights:
  • 🏜️ Take a desert safari and ride camels over golden dunes
  • ⛷️ Shop and ski inside the Dubai Mall and Ski Dubai
  • 🏙️ Ascend the Burj Khalifa and watch the city from above
Nagoya
Castle, car makers and miso-rich food
7.7
Soft forest sounds and the creak of a wooden house greet visitors at Ghibli Park. It opened in 2022 near the city. Satsuki and Mei's House from My Neighbor Totoro stands in the park. Legoland Japan, which opened in 2017, has Miniland scenes of Japanese landmarks built from bricks.
Highlights:
  • 🚄 Explore SCMAGLEV and Railway Park to see futuristic trains
  • ⛩️ Marvel at the Atsuta Shrine, one of Japan’s oldest Shinto sites
  • 🏯 Admire the golden shachihoko ornaments at Nagoya Castle
Singapore
Tropical city-state of hawker food and gardens
9.5
At about 50 kilometres across, this island nation is small enough to visit three parks in one trip. Universal Studios Singapore and Adventure Cove Waterpark are on Sentosa. Night Safari in the north opened in 1994 and shows nocturnal animals after dark. Singapore Zoo has open habitats with no bars.
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
Hong Kong
Where East Meets West
9.3
Ocean Park opened in 1977 on a headland above the sea. Hong Kong Disneyland opened in 2005 on Lantau Island. World of Frozen opened there in 2023. Mystic Manor is a ride through a magical mansion. At Ocean Park a cable car climbs the headland. Giant pandas live in the park.
Highlights:
  • 🥢 Shop and eat street food in Mong Kok’s bustling markets
  • ⛴️ Sail across Victoria Harbour on the iconic Star Ferry
  • 🌇 Ride the Peak Tram and admire skyline views from Victoria Peak
Beijing
Ancient history meets modern dynamism
8.9
Spring and autumn bring mild days, which suit a full day outdoors at Universal Beijing Resort. The resort opened in September 2021 in the Tongzhou district. It has Harry Potter, Transformers, Kung Fu Panda and Minions areas. Hogwarts castle is the centrepiece of the Harry Potter area. Summer is hot and winter is cold.
Highlights:
  • 🌸 Explore the Summer Palace’s gardens and lakeside pavilions
  • 🧱 Climb the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
  • 🏯 Walk across Tiananmen Square and visit the Forbidden City
Suzuka
Formula 1 circuit and stencil-dyeing craft
6.8
Suzuka Circuit has a figure eight track that crosses over itself. It hosts the Japanese Grand Prix. Honda built it in 1962. An amusement park beside the track has a Ferris wheel with a view over the course. Families can also ride go karts on the grounds.
Highlights:
  • 🏁 Attend the Japanese Grand Prix weekend
  • 🚘 Have fun on the rides and go-karts at Suzuka Circuit's Motopia park
  • 🏎️ Experience the high-speed thrills at Suzuka Circuit
Seoul
Where Tradition Meets High-Tech Marvels
8.6
Winter days are cold, but the big indoor park at Lotte World stays warm and open all year. Seoul Land, which opened in 1988, sits just south of the city in Gwacheon. Everland is about an hour away by bus. Spring tulips and autumn leaves make those two parks look their best.
Highlights:
  • 🌇 Admire Seoul’s skyline from N Seoul Tower at sunset
  • 🛍️ Shop and eat street food in bustling Myeongdong
  • 🏯 Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and watch the royal guard ceremony
Abu Dhabi
Modern luxury meets rich traditions
8.8
Yas Island sits close to the airport and holds several parks in one place. Ferrari World's Formula Rossa reaches 240 kilometres per hour. Warner Bros. World is fully indoors, which suits summer heat. Yas Waterworld and SeaWorld Abu Dhabi are nearby. The Yas Marina Circuit hosts a Formula 1 race each year.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Admire world-class art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • 🏜️ Take a thrilling desert safari at sunset
  • 🕌 Marvel at the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Busan
Beaches, Markets and Culture
8.3
Families often end a park day with fresh seafood at Jagalchi Market. Lotte World Adventure Busan opened in 2022 in Gijang, on the eastern edge of the city. Haeundae Beach, a long city beach, is a short drive away. The Songdo Marine Cable Car crosses the bay.
Highlights:
  • 🛕 Hike to the Beomeosa Temple nestled in the mountain forest
  • 🎨 Visit the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village and its hillside murals
  • 🏖️ Relax on Haeundae Beach and watch the coastal sunset
Sentosa Island
Singapore’s Premier Island Resort
The island was once called Pulau Blakang Mati, which means island of death from behind in Malay. It became Sentosa, meaning peace and tranquillity, in 1972. A cable car links it to the mainland. Beaches, a water park, an aquarium and Universal Studios share the island.
Highlights:
  • 🚡 Ride the Skyline Luge and enjoy panoramic island views
  • 🏖️ Relax on the sandy shores of Palawan and Siloso Beaches
  • 🎢 Experience thrilling rides at Universal Studios Singapore
Shanghai Disney Resort
Enchanting magic in modern China
Enchanted Storybook Castle is the largest castle in any Disney park and has a boat ride and a show inside. The resort opened in 2016 in Pudong. TRON Lightcycle Power Run has riders lean forward on motorbike style seats. A Zootopia land opened in 2023.
Highlights:
  • 🎆 Watch the spectacular nighttime Ignite the Dream show
  • 👗 Meet Disney characters in uniquely themed Shanghai costumes
  • 🚴‍♂️ Experience the thrilling TRON Lightcycle Power Run ride
Universal Studios Singapore
Southeast Asia’s Premier Film-Themed Park
Screams echo from Battlestar Galactica, where a red coaster and a blue coaster twist around each other. The park has seven themed zones, including Ancient Egypt and Far Far Away. Minion Land opened in 2019. Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor coaster that runs in the dark. The park opened in 2010 on Sentosa.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Explore immersive zones like Ancient Egypt and Far Far Away
  • 💦 Watch the spectacular Waterworld stunt show live
  • 🎢 Experience thrilling dueling roller coasters at Sci-Fi City
Tokyo Disneyland
Seven themed lands east of central Tokyo
The park sits on reclaimed land along Tokyo Bay in Urayasu. It opened in 1983. A glass roofed arcade called World Bazaar leads to Cinderella Castle and seven themed lands. Beauty and the Beast area opened in 2020 with a trackless ride in a giant teacup.
Highlights:
  • 📸 Meet Mickey and take photos in World Bazaar
  • 🎇 Watch the magical nighttime fireworks over Cinderella Castle
  • 🎢 Ride the iconic Splash Mountain and get soaked
Everland
Thrilling rides and family adventures
Everland changes with the seasons. Spring brings tulips. Summer opens the Caribbean Bay water park. Autumn brings Halloween events. T Express, a wooden coaster, drops at 77 degrees from a height of 56 metres. The park is in Yongin, about an hour south of Seoul.
Highlights:
  • 🦖 Explore Dino Land dinosaur-themed playground
  • 🎆 Watch nightly fireworks over Lake of Dreams
  • 🎢 Ride the Tower of Terror roller coaster
Lotte World
Vibrant rides and dazzling indoor adventures
Friends often wear matching headbands and swap into school uniforms for photos here. Lotte World Adventure is an indoor park with a gold castle and a parade. Magic Island sits on a lake with outdoor rides. Lotte World Tower, at 555 metres, rises next door.
Highlights:
  • ⛸️ Visit the ice skating rink during winter season
  • 🌟 Watch the nightly light show at the Ferris wheel
  • 🎡 Explore indoor theme park rides and attractions
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