By Priyanka Roshan | July 23, 2025
As heatwaves grip much of Asia, travellers are skipping beaches and cities for cooler, high-altitude escapes—seeking crisp air, misty mornings, and landscapes that feel more like spring than summer.
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Agoda, the digital travel platform, highlights this growing reverse-season travel trend with a list of refreshing destinations across Asia—where temperatures stay low, and serene settings offer a perfect summer retreat. Take a look..
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A high-altitude Himalayan retreat, Leh offers cool temperatures, ancient monasteries, dramatic mountain treks, and crisp air—making it a refreshing summer escape from India’s otherwise scorching plains.
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Sapa’s misty mountains, terraced rice fields, and cool air provide a tranquil summer break. Discover hill tribe culture, trek lush valleys, and unwind amid northern Vietnam’s picturesque landscapes.
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This volcanic highland in Central Java stays pleasantly cool in summer. Visitors can explore sulphur lakes, ancient temples, and enjoy hiking through an enchanting, mist-covered, otherworldly terrain.
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At 2,200 metres, Alishan offers fresh air, fog-draped forests, and spectacular sunrises. Ride the forest railway and sip high-mountain tea while surrounded by ancient trees and quiet trails.
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With a temperate climate and French colonial charm, Dalat features flower gardens, pine forests, and lakes. Its spring-like weather makes it a favourite highland escape year-round.
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A refined summer retreat near Tokyo, Karuizawa offers mild weather, cycling paths, boutique shops, and hot springs—set against scenic mountain backdrops and lush greenery in Nagano Prefecture.
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Cool mountain breezes and alpine scenery define Gangwon. Visitors can hike Seoraksan, visit Olympic venues, and unwind by rivers or coastal beaches, far from South Korea’s summer heat.
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