Agoda names five quieter corners of Asia to catch the snow this season
Key Highlights
- ➤Agoda spotlights five quieter Asian destinations for winter travel.
- ➤Zao Onsen offers snow monsters, illuminated winter scenery, and skiing.
- ➤Taebaek hosts a late-January festival featuring snow and ice sculptures.
- ➤Gulmarg features high-altitude cable-car access and lightly tracked ski bowls.
- ➤Agoda offers over 6 million properties and more than 130,000 flight routes.
Expert Statements
Jay Lee, Regional Director, North Asia at Agoda
“Winter in Asia has so much to offer travelers willing to look a little further afield”
Jay Lee, Regional Director, North Asia at Agoda
“From a snowy mountain village to a warming soak in an outdoor onsen, these destinations offer different ways to enjoy the season and experience local life.”
Jay Lee, Regional Director, North Asia at Agoda
“With Agoda's wide range of stays, travelers can find a base that suits their budget and make a winter escape their own.”
Agoda names five quieter corners of Asia to catch the snow this season PR Newswire
SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter is almost upon Asia, and with it the part of the calendar travelers look forward to: frozen lakes, steaming open-air baths, and towns that come fully alive once the snow settles. Winter trips are shifting away from the big-name resorts, where lift queues and lodging have both grown steeper, toward smaller places where the snow still feels like it belongs to the locals first. Digital travel platform Agoda spotlights five spots across Asia where travelers can take in the season's sights, from fire festivals to frozen lakes.
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