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Gay Life in Asia | The Controversial Continent for Gay Holidays!
Surely, Asia might not be as open-minded as other continents, with the vast majority of its countries not being accustomed to the gay culture and many others punishing it by a prison sentence, or even worse, death, however, there is a hidden gay scene in various gay countries around Asia that you should definitely explore.
The countries of Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen punish homosexuality with death and all of these countries are located in the Middle East. The most open to the gay community are Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Asia is also proud to be the continent that hosts the country where the first and the only LGBT political party was born, and it was in the Philippines in 2003. Vietnam is among the very few countries in the world where homosexuality had always been legal, while Bangkok has fully embraced the 3rd gender.
The countries of Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen punish homosexuality with death and all of these countries are located in the Middle East. The most open to the gay community are Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Asia is also proud to be the continent that hosts the country where the first and the only LGBT political party was born, and it was in the Philippines in 2003. Vietnam is among the very few countries in the world where homosexuality had always been legal, while Bangkok has fully embraced the 3rd gender.
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The Best Hotels and Resorts for Gay Travellers in Asia
Depending on the destination you visit, you may find exclusively gay accommodation options including small gay hotels and guesthouses, especially in big cities like Bangkok. However, the majority of them will surely not provide you with the facilities and services offered by a hotel.
The majority of the hotels and resorts in Asia, and more especially in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, are gay-friendly, respecting their guests' privacy. Either you want to stay in a hotel-tree house like Keemala, or in a hotel located on a skyscraper like Centara Grand @ Central World, or even in a romantic and secluded resort, like Hideaway Beach Resorts in the Maldives!
Below you will find high-quality hotels and beach resorts in Asia, most of which being located close to popular gay beaches and hotspots!
The majority of the hotels and resorts in Asia, and more especially in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, are gay-friendly, respecting their guests' privacy. Either you want to stay in a hotel-tree house like Keemala, or in a hotel located on a skyscraper like Centara Grand @ Central World, or even in a romantic and secluded resort, like Hideaway Beach Resorts in the Maldives!
Below you will find high-quality hotels and beach resorts in Asia, most of which being located close to popular gay beaches and hotspots!
The Gay Scene of Asia | The Best Gay Destinations around the Continent!
From secluded gay beaches to underground gay cruising clubs to bars with ladyboys as your hosts, Asia has an extensive gay scene for any kind of traveler. That does not mean that you will find an organized gay scene anywhere you go. The gay scene of Asia is centered in popular gay-friendly countries like Thailand, China, Indonesia, and Singapore.
The best cities for gay nightlife are Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei. There you will find a huge selection of gay clubs, gay bars as well as gay cruising hotspots. Seminyak in Bali, Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Samet are excellent destinations for gay beach holidays, featuring some gay-only beaches and various secluded ones.
If you are more into exploring Asia, then you should head to Luang Prabang in Laos, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Hanoi in Vietnam or Chiang Rai in Thailand. All of these destinations are distinguished by their culture and high historical value.
The best cities for gay nightlife are Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei. There you will find a huge selection of gay clubs, gay bars as well as gay cruising hotspots. Seminyak in Bali, Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Samet are excellent destinations for gay beach holidays, featuring some gay-only beaches and various secluded ones.
If you are more into exploring Asia, then you should head to Luang Prabang in Laos, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Hanoi in Vietnam or Chiang Rai in Thailand. All of these destinations are distinguished by their culture and high historical value.
Gay Tips
Asia still remains a conservative continent, as it matters homosexuality. The LGBT acceptance is at moderate levels and in the majoirty of the countries gay partnerships have been allowed. The countries which belong to the southern part of Asia are the most closed minded, with the majority of them punishing homosexuality with imprisonment.
Northern & Southern North are quite gay friendly, granting the LGBT community some basic rights, but the countries of Vietnam and Israel are, by far, the most gay friendly ones. That is because there are not any records of Vietnam having anti-gay laws, while Israel is providing the LGBT community many rights, including recognition of gay marriage and adoption.
Organised gay nightlife can only be found in big cities like Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Bangkok, Jakarta, Mumbai and Hong Kong. It is naturally easier to meet gay people in these cities and they are mostly preferred by the single gay travellers.
If you want to spend your gay holidays more peacefully, most probably with your partner, you should definitely visit alternative and exotic destinations like Bali, Lombok, Shan State, Galle, Koh Samui and Phuket.
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Ideal for
- Beach holidays
- Adventure holidays
- Luxury holidays
- Wellness & spa
- Honeymoon & wedding
- City breaks
- Sightseeing
- Business events
- Island hopping
- Shopping
- Religious holidays
- Relaxation in nature
- Performances & theaters
- Wildlife & safari
- Business fairs
- Water sports
- Celebration & retirement holidays
- Road trip
- Clubbing
- Yoga & meditation
- Festivals
- Snorkelling & scuba diving
- Event travel
- Fine-dining
- Hiking
- Family holidays
- Thermal spa
- Art & culture
- Street food
- Mountain biking
- Exotic holidays
- Theme park holidays
- Couples holidays
- Beach parties
- Local gastronomy
- Lgbt holidays
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