City Rankings

Best Cities in Asia for Nomads

Asia remains the heartland of the nomad world, and this curated list ranks its strongest bases — destinations across the region with a proven internet score, ordered by overall standing. Vibrant, affordable, and built for remote work, these cities draw nomads back year after year.

  1. Canggu, Indonesia#1
    Indonesia · Asia

    Canggu, Indonesia

  2. Bangkok, Thailand#2
    Thailand · Asia

    Bangkok, Thailand

  3. Daejeon, South Korea#3
    South Korea · Asia

    Daejeon, South Korea

    South Korea's Silicon Valley with nature at its core

  4. Daegu, South Korea#4
    South Korea · Asia

    Daegu, South Korea

  5. Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand#5
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

  6. Seseh, Indonesia#6
    Indonesia · Asia

    Seseh, Indonesia

  7. Jakarta, Indonesia#7
    Indonesia · Asia

    Jakarta, Indonesia

  8. Jeju Island, South Korea#8
    South Korea · Asia

    Jeju Island, South Korea

  9. Busan, South Korea#9
    South Korea · Asia

    Busan, South Korea

  10. Seoul, South Korea#10
    South Korea · Asia

    Seoul, South Korea

  11. Hokkaido, Japan#11
    Japan · Asia

    Hokkaido, Japan

  12. Jimbaran, Indonesia#12
    Indonesia · Asia

    Jimbaran, Indonesia

  13. Ubud, Indonesia#13
    Indonesia · Asia

    Ubud, Indonesia

  14. Chiang Mai, Thailand#14
    Thailand · Asia

    Chiang Mai, Thailand

  15. Tainan, Taiwan#15
    Taiwan · Asia

    Tainan, Taiwan

  16. Bandung, Indonesia#16
    Indonesia · Asia

    Bandung, Indonesia

  17. Naha, Japan#17
    Japan · Asia

    Naha, Japan

  18. Sanur, Indonesia#18
    Indonesia · Asia

    Sanur, Indonesia

  19. Osaka, Japan#19
    Japan · Asia

    Osaka, Japan

    Japan's vibrant kitchen where ancient tradition meets neon energy and street food rules.

  20. Bengaluru, India#20
    India · Asia

    Bengaluru, India

  21. Amed, Indonesia#21
    Indonesia · Asia

    Amed, Indonesia

  22. Sapporo, Japan#22
    Japan · Asia

    Sapporo, Japan

    Japan's northern gateway: vibrant culture, snow festivals, and natural beauty.

  23. Kitakyushu, Japan#23
    Japan · Asia

    Kitakyushu, Japan

    Japan's #1 nightscape city blending history, nature, and industrial heritage.

  24. Krabi, Thailand#24
    Thailand · Asia

    Krabi, Thailand

  25. Kaohsiung, Taiwan#25
    Taiwan · Asia

    Kaohsiung, Taiwan

  26. Palembang, Indonesia#26
    Indonesia · Asia

    Palembang, Indonesia

  27. Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand#27
    Thailand · Asia

    Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

  28. Pekanbaru, Indonesia#28
    Indonesia · Asia

    Pekanbaru, Indonesia

  29. Medan, Indonesia#29
    Indonesia · Asia

    Medan, Indonesia

  30. Uluwatu, Indonesia#30
    Indonesia · Asia

    Uluwatu, Indonesia

  31. Hong Kong, Hong Kong#31
    Hong Kong · Asia

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  32. Pattaya, Thailand#32
    Thailand · Asia

    Pattaya, Thailand

  33. Pai, Thailand#33
    Thailand · Asia

    Pai, Thailand

  34. Ko Lanta, Thailand#34
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Lanta, Thailand

  35. Surabaya, Indonesia#35
    Indonesia · Asia

    Surabaya, Indonesia

  36. Kinmen, Taiwan#36
    Taiwan · Asia

    Kinmen, Taiwan

  37. Taipei, Taiwan#37
    Taiwan · Asia

    Taipei, Taiwan

  38. Cirebon, Indonesia#38
    Indonesia · Asia

    Cirebon, Indonesia

  39. Penang, Malaysia#39
    Malaysia · Asia

    Penang, Malaysia

  40. Ko Samui, Thailand#40
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Samui, Thailand

  41. Phuket, Thailand#41
    Thailand · Asia

    Phuket, Thailand

  42. Malang, Indonesia#42
    Indonesia · Asia

    Malang, Indonesia

  43. Senggigi, Indonesia#43
    Indonesia · Asia

    Senggigi, Indonesia

  44. Sendai, Japan#44
    Japan · Asia

    Sendai, Japan

  45. Makassar, Indonesia#45
    Indonesia · Asia

    Makassar, Indonesia

  46. Chiang Rai, Thailand#46
    Thailand · Asia

    Chiang Rai, Thailand

  47. Semarang, Indonesia#47
    Indonesia · Asia

    Semarang, Indonesia

  48. Udon Thani, Thailand#48
    Thailand · Asia

    Udon Thani, Thailand

  49. Suwon, South Korea#49
    South Korea · Asia

    Suwon, South Korea

  50. Gili Air, Indonesia#50
    Indonesia · Asia

    Gili Air, Indonesia