17 lesser-known Instagram spots in Asia just waiting to be discovered

Do you want to know where to head for some Instagram-worthy photos? We’ve rounded up our top 17 Instagram spots in Asia More travellers are arranging their trips around scenic locations for that perfect holiday photo. Here are some of the most underrated Instagram spots in Asia. Save these locations for some seriously impressive backdrops on your next holiday. The world’s most Instagram-friendly luxury wellness resorts 1. Situs Warungboto – Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia View this post on Instagram Piknik sek lurr, ben ora sepaneng A post shared by Veld (@veldymuhammad) on Jan 8, 2019 at 2:33am PST This 18th century leisure home recently opened to the public. The site is covered by dried up pools and canals, which probably resembled a bathhouse when it was built. This deserted home in the middle of Yogyakarta is full of cascading stairs, similar to a home in Spain. 2. Pura Lempuyang – Bali, Indonesia View this post on Instagram Nice view with lovely boyfriend #temple #landscapephotography #bali #amed #indonesia #island #indou #sky #view #couple #couplegoals #love #hug #clouds #agung #volcano #reflect #photography #travel #traditional #boyfriend #trip #puralempuyang A post shared by MÉLISSA (@melissa_hr) on Jan 9, 2019 at 5:00am PST The best place to view mighty Mount Agung is from the top of this temple. The best way to admire the volcano is to hike up the 1,000-plus steps to the top of this pura (temple) for sunrise. While it’s not for the faint hearted, neither is the view. 3. Angel’s Billabong – Nusa Penida, Indonesia View this post on Instagram We dream in colors borrowed from the sea. ♡ • • #dametraveler #followmefaraway #awesome_earthpix #igshotz #travelandlife #bestvacations #livetravelchannel #NatGeoYourShot #ForbesTravelGuide #justgoshoot #BBCTravel #GuardianTravelSnaps #TravelStoke #BeautifulDestinations #BestInTravel #GirlsWhoExplore #awesome_earthpix #AweSupply #TheGlobeWanderer #beachesnresorts #TravelDeeper #TravelStoke #ABMTravelBug #travelblogger #TravelAwesome #ExploringTheGlobe #CNTraveler #TravelDames #theculturetrip #wearetravelgirlsl A post shared by Jenn travel & photography (@jennexplores) on Nov 13, 2017 at 11:12am PST A 40-minute boat ride from Bali is the less-travelled island of Nusa Penida, where most of the roads are broken and finding a signal for your phone is rare. The tranquil island is known for this heavenly retreat. You can climb down to the billabong and float atop this azure oasis as the ocean waves hit the edges of the billabong in epic proportions. Did you know that fish live in the billabong? 5 nutrition experts on Instagram with real health and fitness advice 4. Head of sandstone Buddha – Ayutthaya, Thailand View this post on Instagram Ingrown buddha in sucamore #wat #watmahathat #ayutthaya #sucamore #tree #buddha #thailand #ancient #kingstemple #temple #buddhism #king #powerofnature #picoftheday #photo #instatravel #tourists #instagood #panasoniclumix #insthai A post shared by Monika (@onick_a) on Jan 31, 2018 at 4:04am PST Perhaps like an Asian set of Game of Thrones, this place is an archaeological gem, packed with Buddhist temples, monasteries and statues. Yes, there is a sandstone Buddha head nestled in tree roots in this ancient city, harking all the way back to 1350 when it was founded. Now a Unesco site, it has the historical charm of Bagan and Siem Reap, only without the crowds. 5. Zhangye Danxia National Park – Gansu, China View this post on Instagram #followmeto the Zhangye Danxia Geological Park with @natalyosmann. "Bucket list" checked! That's the last #followmeto photo of our trip to China. What do you think? Did you like the project? Where should we head next time? Recommend places and countries! #следуйзамной в геопарк Чжанъе Данься вместе с @natalyosmann. Это последний кадр #следуйзамной из нашей поездки в волшебный Китай. Что скажете? Понравился проект? Куда бы нам отправиться в следующий раз? Советуйте места и страны! A post shared by MURAD OSMANN (@muradosmann) on Aug 17, 2017 at 9:18am PDT Who said only Peru had rainbow mountains? The park in the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains resulted from deposits of sandstone and other minerals 24 million years ago. Chinese National Geography magazine deemed it one of the “six most beautiful landforms” in the country. While difficult to reach, the park’s orange hue set against a backdrop of numerous other colours will remain embedded in your memory for a long time. 6. Mount Ijen – Java, Indonesia View this post on Instagram Throwback to one of the most amazing mornings last year. This place still boggles my mind. A post shared by Phil • Los Angeles, CA (@philngyn) on Jan 16, 2018 at 12:37pm PST There is nothing quite like hiking up this huge volcano in the dark to a 20-metre-wide caldera, to get a glimpse of the blue flares at the top. The blue flares occur when sulphuric gas meets the atmosphere, heating up to almost 600 degrees Celsius. As you climb the mountain, you will be accompanied by one of 200-plus mining families who make the trek nightly to extract 14 tonnes of sulphur daily. Sunrise at the top, with Mount Bromo in the distance, is breathtaking. Note to self: bring a gas mask and dress extra warmly. How ‘pet influencers’ earn US$16,000 for a dog photo on Instagram 7. Demodara Railway Station – Demodara, Sri Lanka View this post on Instagram Nine Arch Bridge, Demodara⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ We stood looking at this bridge and the beauty around it for over an hour! Sri Lanka, you are so beautiful ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Interesting fact: The construction work started on the bridge just as WWI was beginning, and the steel assigned for this site was reallocated to war related projects at the battlefront. As a result, the work came to a standstill, leading the locals to build the bridge with stone, bricks, and cement, but without steel. ⁣⁣⁣ A post shared by Amanda & Cole (@theviewswechase) on Sep 29, 2018 at 6:41am PDT The Nine Arch Bridge is jaw-dropping at first glance, and even more so when you learn that it was built almost 100 years ago. It is deemed one of the finest examples of British railway construction in colonial times in the country. Ask locals when trains are expected to pass and stop on the bridge for incredible moving footage. When no trains are expected to pass, you can even walk, lie or sit on the edges of the bridge. 8. Sand dunes – Tottori, Japan View this post on Instagram . 鳥取砂丘ドローンショット . #earthoutdoors #dji #djimavic2pro #worldwidecapture #dronephotography #super_sunset_channel #Super_PhotoLongExpo #earthoutdoors10k #サンセット #ドローン #world_bestsky #exceptional_pictures #wedroneasia #sunset_vision #droneoftheday #moodygrams #写真撮ってる人と繋がりたい #djimavic2 #discovery_it #art_of_japan_ #夕暮れ #ドローンのある生活 #鳥取砂丘 #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #longexposure_shots #wonderful_places #depthofearth #dronestagram #旅行好きな人と繋がりたい A post shared by esquisse LLC (@esquisse_official) on Jan 7, 2019 at 10:27am PST Most people are oblivious to the existence of a 30-metre-long and 50-metre-high desert on an ocean front in western Japan. The sand dunes were created thousands of years ago, as sand from the nearby river was washed out to sea and redeposited by the ocean currents. Admiring sunset from the sand dunes while breathing in the ocean breeze – there isn’t anywhere quite like this – especially if you do so while snacking on a few onigiri (Japanese rice balls). You have to catch a few trains (and a bus) to get here, but rest assured, the trip is worthwhile. 9. Beach swing – Unawatuna, Sri Lanka View this post on Instagram Yeaaaahhhh!!! #srilanka A post shared by George Willfly (@george_willfly) on Aug 28, 2017 at 11:54am PDT Finding this swing and this beach is itself an adventure. An hour south of the capital Colombo lies a stretch of unspoilt white beach on the southern tip of Sri Lanka. Unawatuna is especially beautiful because of an ad hoc rope swing tied to an iconic palm tree. You probably have seen some Instagram posts of the fuchsia sunsets here, so swing by and experience it yourself. Why did Meghan Young reject law to be an Instagram influencer? 10. High cliff at Melasti Beach – Bali, Indonesia View this post on Instagram Who need Vitamin Sea?? @sup_vl #Ungasan #UngasanBali #MelastiBeach #MelastiBeachBali #MelastiBeachUngasan A post shared by Melasti Beach Ungasan (@melastibeachbali) on Dec 20, 2018 at 5:19am PST Now that you’re well acquainted with Bali’s Ubud and Seminyak, and you’re wondering what else the island has to offer? Look no further than Melasti Beach (among many other cliff-side beaches in Uluwatu). It feels like the end of the world here, with the sea breeze adding force to the crashing waves at the bottom of pristine white cliffs. 11. Mount Mayon – Legazpi, Philippines View this post on Instagram For the last two weeks I’ve been in the shadow of the Mayon Volcano. This is the most active volcano in the Philippines, and it’s constantly spewing smoke from the summit. It erupts every few years, with the last major eruption being in January of this year. Despite the dangers, the locals still live close the Mayon, because the soil around the volcano is the most fertile in the region. @philippines_uk #travel #adventure #mayon #mountmayon #bicol #legaspi #philippines #itsmorefuninthephilippines #philippinestravel #bbctravel #atlasobscura #lonelyplanet #lppathfinders #skyscanner #travelcontinuously #traveltramp A post shared by Travel Tramp (@traveltramp_uk) on Dec 1, 2018 at 5:39pm PST Do you remember when you used to draw a mountain as a child? It was likely to be a perfectly symmetrical triangle with a pointed summit. That is Mount Mayon in Legazpi. Although it recently erupted, as one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, it is a sight to witness for yourself. 12. Lantern Festival – Chiang Mai, Thailand View this post on Instagram Feeling so grateful to witness the #chiangmai Lantern Festival which takes place just once a year - it was a lost for words moment It was an incredible way to end the @theluxurycollection and @beautifuldestinations trip. What film does this photo remind you of? A post shared by MICHAEL GRAY (@mikevisuals) on Nov 6, 2017 at 5:30am PST Once a year, at the Yee Peng Festival, thousands of lanterns are lit and released into the night sky to make a wish for good fortune in the new year, during the month of November (following the Thai lunar calendar). The spectacle draws visitors from around the world, all in the hope of feeling enlightened and inspired during the visceral experience. It’s really like no other celebration. Instagram this: walk through the world’s largest video kaleidoscope 13. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – Quang Binh Province, Vietnam View this post on Instagram Camping inside the world's third largest cave in Vietnam! Unbelievably fun! Tag someone you'd like to do this with! A post shared by Escaping Abroad (@escapingabroad) on Sep 22, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT Declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2003, this mesmerising national park contains the oldest karst mountains in Asia, formed 400 million years ago. Hundreds of cave systems and spectacular underground rivers make Phong Nha a playground for adventurers. 14. Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival – Taitung, Taiwan View this post on Instagram Some of our trooper joined the troopers from 501st Taiwan Garrison for the Hot Air Balloon Festival this weekend and met the two BIG HEADS from the dark and light side. #taiwanhotairballoonfestival #darthvader #yoda #501stsg #501sttaiwan #hovertankcommander #tiepilot #tusken #atstdriver #stormtrooper #jawa #clonetrooper #jedi #xwingpilot #imperialofficer A post shared by Singapore Garrison (@501st.sg) on Jun 24, 2017 at 7:55pm PDT The hot-air balloon festival usually lasts over six nights and is variously themed. It’s exactly as the name suggests, where colourful creations rise into the sky above the beautiful Taitung scenery. Enjoy the experience from the sky or on the ground. Fashion CEOs can learn a thing or two about Instagram from Kylie Jenner 15. Binhai Library – Tianjin, China View this post on Instagram Made in China. After being able to wander around the magnificent Binhai Library all alone, I’d say the early wake up was totally worth it! #whpscale A post shared by Jordan Hammond (@jordhammond) on Nov 4, 2018 at 8:36am PST Nicknamed “The Eye”, the Tianjin Binhai Library is designed to look like a 3D eyeball, staring out through the building. This has become the new darling of Instagramers, which is no surprise. Having opened in October 2017, terraced bookshelves span five floors and are home to 1.2 million books. What an incentive to encourage people to read more. 16. The Gibbon Experience – Huay Xai, Laos View this post on Instagram Anyone else binge watch Treehouse Masters or secretly wants to be an Ewok? I have a new post up about staying in the highest treehouses in the world! Link in bio! This ecotourism conservation project is so awesome: you get to support reforestation, endangered species, forest communities in Laos, and zip line into treehouses in the jungle canopy! . . . . . #darlingescapes #girlsthatwander #ilovetravel #travelwriter #traveladdict #travelphotography #travellife #lonelyplanet #travelblogger #travelblog #natgeotravelpic #travelbug #traveljournal #travelwithme #natgeotravel #lifeofadventure #visualwanderlust #neverstopexploring #passionpassport #travelstoke #traveldeeper #roamtheplanet #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #worlderlust #thegibbonexperience #forestconservation #ecotourism #ewoklife #treehouse A post shared by Masha (@fingertiptravels) on Nov 23, 2018 at 1:51pm PST You had me at outdoor shower. This jungle childhood fantasy in the centre of Laos is known for its zip line mazes, boasting some of the world’s longest and highest zip lines – the largest reaches 1,870 feet. Whether you stay a few hours or embark on a three day/two night excursion (this is a possibility), you can end your trip sleeping in a treehouse imagining the life Tarzan had. 5 new Instagram-worthy cafes to try in Kuala Lumpur in November 17. Blue City – Jodhpur, India View this post on Instagram #bluecityjodhpur #jodhpur #rajasthan_diaries A post shared by Salina Lathif (@salinalathif) on Dec 28, 2018 at 12:48am PST The Blue City is also home to a few unlikely surprises – one of Tripadvisor’s top hotels in the world (Taj Hotels’ Umaid Bhawan Palace), huge langur monkeys in the Mandore Garden, and dozens of century-old forts atop rocky cliffs. The city was painted blue to keep the houses cool in the scorching summer heat. Going there is far better than looking at the photos. Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter This article originally appeared on Destination Deluxe .

17 lesser-known Instagram spots in Asia just waiting to be discovered

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Locations from Jodhpur’s Blue City to the Binhai Library in Tianjin and Mount Mayon in Legazpi provide impressive backdrops on your next holiday

Locations from Jodhpur’s Blue City to the Binhai Library in Tianjin and Mount Mayon in Legazpi provide impressive backdrops on your next holiday