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Agoda Highlights Asia’s Most Walkable Cities for Cultural Exploration
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.
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