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Asia-Pacific travel booms through to February 2026, and Bangkok and Tokyo are the top destinations as the post-pandemic recovery and Chinese New Year (Feb 17) demand. Bangkok takes the number 1 position in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice category of Tripadvisor, with temple hopping, street food feasts, and Chatuchak markets attracting 40M visitors per annum. Tokyo scores well through cherry blossom viewing, Scramble energy of Shibuya, and sushi of Michelin star in cool weather of 10-15 C. Both cities boast 25-30% YoY booking surges through Trip.com, which has been enhanced by visa waivers and direct flights between India, US, and Europe. Green-friendly programs such as the e-tuk-tuks in Bangkok and the eco-Shinkansen in Tokyo are attractive to green travelers. Some of the events are the Flower Festival of Bangkok and the bean throwing of Setsubun in Tokyo. The hotel prices are around $120-200/night; reserve in advance during the CNY peaks.
Travel rebound trends show Bangkok’s 20% hotel occupancy surge and Tokyo’s 15% inbound growth, driven by affordable luxury and cultural immersion.
February destination highlights feature Bangkok’s Khao San nightlife versus Tokyo’s Asakusa temples and TeamLab immersive art.
A: Early morning avoids crowds at Wat Arun and Wat Pho during February’s dry season.
A: Early plum blossoms; sakura starts in late March in Ueno Park.
A: Bangkok 60-day visa-free; Tokyo tourist e-visa required.
A: Bangkok $80-120, Tokyo $150-250, including mid-range hotels/food.
A: Daily Air India/Vistara to BKK/DEL-NRT; 5-7 hours.
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