Best time to visit
Where to Go in November
November is late autumn in the north and late spring in the south, and the dry season begins across much of mainland Southeast Asia. These are the cities whose Wanderlust guide counts November as one of the best months to go, highest-ranked first.
#1Japan · AsiaKyoto, Japan
Japan's ancient capital — 1,200 years of temples, tea ceremony, and timeless beauty.
#2South Korea · AsiaJeju Island, South Korea
South Korea's volcanic island paradise — UNESCO landscapes, black-pork feasts, and world-class hiking at every turn.
#3Japan · AsiaTsushima Island, Japan
Japan's untamed border island — where samurai history, primeval forest, and Korea's coastline meet on the horizon.
#4Japan · AsiaFukuoka, Japan
Japan's laid-back southern gem — world-class ramen, buzzing yatai stalls, and an airport that drops you downtown in five minutes.
#5Thailand · AsiaKo Chang, Thailand
Thailand's jungle-clad Elephant Island: white-sand bays, coral reefs, and national park wilderness without the crowds.
#6Taiwan · AsiaTainan, Taiwan
Taiwan's soulful ancient capital — a living museum of temples, street food, and colonial history.
#7Japan · AsiaKobe, Japan
Japan's cosmopolitan port city — where mountain hikes, Michelin-starred beef, and harbor sunsets collide.
#8Hungary · EuropeBudapest, Hungary
Discover Europe's Pearl of the Danube where imperial grandeur meets thermal baths and vibrant nightlife.
#9Portugal · EuropeMadeira, Portugal
Portugal's lush Atlantic island paradise known for its eternal spring climate and dramatic volcanic landscapes.
#10South Korea · AsiaBusan, South Korea
South Korea's coastal gem — where sandy beaches, hillside art villages, and world-class seafood collide.
#11Germany · EuropeNuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg blends medieval grandeur, world-class WWII history, and Germany's most iconic Christmas market.
#12Taiwan · AsiaTaipei, Taiwan
Asia's most livable capital — where sizzling night markets, ancient temples, and ultra-fast transit collide.
#13Japan · AsiaOkinawa City, Japan
Japan's rock-and-eisa capital — where Okinawan soul, American swagger, and subtropical beaches collide.
#14Thailand · AsiaKo Phi Phi, Thailand
Thailand's most iconic island escape — dazzling limestone cliffs, Maya Bay, and legendary beach nightlife.
#15Japan · AsiaNaha, Japan
Okinawa's subtropical capital — where Ryukyu heritage, tropical beaches, and izakaya nightlife meet.
#16Thailand · AsiaKo Lipe, Thailand
Thailand's "Maldives of the South" — pristine reefs, car-free beaches, and killer island-hopping at the Malaysian border.
#17Japan · AsiaYokohama, Japan
Japan's historic port city where waterfront modernity meets deep multicultural roots.
#18Japan · AsiaSendai, Japan
Tohoku's vibrant capital — samurai history, celebrated festivals, and easy access to Japan's most scenic bay.
#19Japan · AsiaOkayama, Japan
Japan's sun-drenched "Land of Sunshine" — home to one of the country's three great gardens and a gateway to art islands and historic canal towns.
#20Thailand · AsiaHua Hin, Thailand
Thailand's royal beach retreat — laid-back Gulf coast living just 3 hours from Bangkok.
#21Japan · AsiaTokyo, Japan
Where ancient temples meet neon-lit skyscrapers — Tokyo is the world's most thrillingly layered megacity.
#22Argentina · Latin AmericaBuenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina's passionate capital where European elegance meets Latin American soul in every tango-filled street.
#23Japan · AsiaKagoshima, Japan
Kyushu's volcanic southern gem — where Sakurajima's smoke, samurai history, and Satsuma cuisine converge on a warm, sea-kissed coast.
#24Japan · AsiaOsaka, Japan
Japan's vibrant kitchen where ancient tradition meets neon energy and street food rules.
#25Thailand · AsiaAo Nang, Thailand
Krabi's limestone-fringed gateway to the Andaman — where dramatic karst cliffs meet powder-soft beaches and island-hopping paradise.
#26Thailand · AsiaBangkok, Thailand
Bangkok: where gilded temples, legendary street food, and pulsing nightlife collide in Southeast Asia's ultimate metropolis.
#27Taiwan · AsiaKaohsiung, Taiwan
Taiwan's sun-drenched harbor city — where street art, night markets, and a revitalized waterfront meet laid-back southern charm.
#28Japan · AsiaKitakyushu, Japan
Japan's #1 nightscape city blending history, nature, and industrial heritage.
#29Thailand · AsiaPattaya, Thailand
Thailand's most-visited beach city — sun, nightlife, island escapes, and year-round energy on the Eastern Gulf coast.
#30Mexico · Latin AmericaSan Francisco, Mexico
San Pancho: Riviera Nayarit's bohemian surf village with world-class sunsets and a tight-knit eco-community.
#31United States · North AmericaSan Antonio, United States
A unique blend of European-inspired River Walk and distinctly American streets with strong Mexican cultural heritage.
#32Thailand · AsiaPai, Thailand
A misty mountain-valley town in northern Thailand where laid-back hippie charm meets stunning natural beauty.
#33Myanmar · AsiaYangon, Myanmar
Golden pagodas, vibrant street food, and colonial charm in Myanmar's bustling heart.
#34Thailand · AsiaKrabi, Thailand
Dramatic limestone karsts, crystal-clear Andaman waters, and world-class beaches — Krabi is southern Thailand at its most iconic.
#35Taiwan · AsiaTaichung, Taiwan
Taiwan's "middle city" — a laid-back arts capital with world-class food, mild weather, and easy access to stunning nature.
#36South Korea · AsiaGwangju, South Korea
South Korea's Capital of Democracy — where bold art, fiery food, and a resilient spirit meet at the foot of Mudeungsan.
#37Thailand · AsiaChiang Mai, Thailand
Northern Thailand's cultural capital — ancient temples, misty mountains, and a world-class digital nomad scene.
#38Malaysia · AsiaPenang, Malaysia
Malaysia's "Pearl of the Orient" — a UNESCO heritage island where world-class street food meets colonial charm and tropical beaches.
#39Thailand · AsiaChiang Rai, Thailand
Northern Thailand's artistic soul — misty mountains, iconic temples, and an unhurried pace that Chiang Mai lost long ago.
#40Romania · EuropeTimisoara, Romania
Romania's cultural rebel - where European elegance meets revolutionary spirit.
#41Thailand · AsiaKo Lanta, Thailand
Ko Lanta: laid-back Andaman island where long beaches, jungle-clad hills, and a relaxed pace keep visitors longer than planned.
#42India · AsiaBengaluru, India
India's Silicon Valley: a buzzing tech metropolis wrapped in garden greenery, craft beer, and rich South Indian culture.
#43Japan · AsiaKamiyama, Japan
Japan's rural digital-revival icon: mountain village life with fiber internet and a world-class art scene.
#44New Zealand · OceaniaChristchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand's reborn Garden City — where post-quake creativity, world-class nature, and Southern Hemisphere charm converge.
#45Thailand · AsiaNakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Korat: the unapologetically local gateway to Isaan and ancient Khmer heritage.
#46United States · North AmericaMission, United States
South Texas's "tourist mecca" — world-class birding, butterflies, and border culture on the Rio Grande.
#47United States · North AmericaChattanooga, United States
America's first National Park City — where Appalachian adventure meets a revitalized riverside downtown.
#48India · AsiaVarkala, India
Kerala's clifftop gem where dramatic red-rock coastline meets yoga, Ayurveda, and barefoot beach culture.
#49Thailand · AsiaPhuket, Thailand
Thailand's legendary island paradise — where Andaman beaches, jungle temples, and vibrant nightlife collide.
#50Mexico · Latin AmericaPuerto Escondido, Mexico
Mexico's legendary surf town blends powerful waves with laid-back Oaxacan culture on the Pacific coast.