The top place to travel in Asia in 2016: Hōkkaido, Japan – Lonely Planet

Can’t decide where to go in Asia in the next 12 months? Lonely Planet writers have explored the continent’s most electrifying cities, trekked through steaming jungles and even swum in bountiful seas to seek out the spots you simply cannot afford to miss. It’s a tough job but…The result is a hit list of classic destinations offering a fresh twist for travellers, regions packed full of action and edge-of-the-map places you’ve probably never heard of. Which destination topped the list this year? Hōkkaido in Japan!

Find out where else made the list, here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-asia