Agoda Highlights Asia’s Most Walkable Cities for Cultural Exploration

International

Digital travel platform Agoda has released its guide to Asia’s top cities for exploring on foot, inviting travelers to rediscover the region one step at a time.

The curated list features seven destinations where pedestrian-friendly streets, compact layouts, and local attractions are best experienced by walking.

"Walking is such a simple yet rewarding way to explore a destination,” said Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply at Agoda. “It allows travelers to connect with a place’s rhythm, sights, and culture in a deeply personal way.”

Agoda’s top picks include:

· Hanoi, Vietnam – Wander Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a maze of narrow streets alive with street food, markets, colonial architecture, and pagodas.

· Kurashiki, Japan – Stroll the serene canal-lined Bikan Quarter in Okayama Prefecture, dotted with willow trees, traditional storehouses, and the Ohara Museum of Art.

· Chiang Khan, Thailand – Enjoy riverside walks along the Mekong and car-free Chai Khong Road, with its night markets, cafés, and traditional wooden houses.

· Melaka, Malaysia – Discover the UNESCO-listed old town with its rich cultural mix and weekend pedestrian zones around Jonker Street.

· Pondicherry, India – Walk the tranquil French Quarter’s tree-lined streets and seaside promenade, offering a relaxed, colonial charm.

· Gyeongju, South Korea – Explore the "museum without walls" where ancient tombs, observatories, and temples are within easy walking distance.

· Taipei, Taiwan – Cited as a “15-minute city,” Taipei features walkable hubs, shaded boulevards, riverside paths, and vibrant neighborhoods like Yongkang and Dadaocheng.

Agoda encourages travelers to use its platform—with access to over 5 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities—to plan unforgettable walking holidays. Visit Agoda.com or download the Agoda app for deals and bookings.