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The Top 20 Gorges in Asia

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Asia. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Asia.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

Avakas Gorge

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The entire gorge is a highlight and highly recommended. Guided hikes with transfers are offered.

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Göynük Canyon

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a great hike through the gorge with varied views

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World's End

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Located across Kirigalpotta and Totapola Mountains, Lonely Planet calls the World's End “a beautiful, silent, strange world.” Known in Sinhalese as the Maha Eliya Plains, three major rivers run throughout …

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Symphony of Stones

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The hexagonal basalt columns protrude up to 300 m out of the canyon like huge organ pipes. They were created by the meeting of fire and water.

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Roman bridge over the Köprüçay (Eurymedon River)

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A wonderfully preserved Roman arch bridge over the Canyon of Köprücay, the historic Eurymedon, which is still in use.
It is still the only connection in the mountains to Altinkaya (hist. Selge).

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Bukhansan National Park

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The Bukhansan National Park is in the immediate vicinity of the South Korean capital Seoul and can be reached by metro. It is the major hiking and recreational area in …

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David Waterfall, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

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Fantastic oasis landscape in the middle of the desert almost 300 meters below sea level.

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Wadi Bani Khalid

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Much visited wadi, is also beautiful and suitable for (swimming) treks and swimming (please respect the dress code). There is also a café / restaurant.

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Sarang Walet Waterfall

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21-02-3025 with guide entrance Benang kelambu / 'small' waterfall 10,000Rp. Doing the whole tour with a guide is recommended in my opinion. From Haikiki bungalows for 3 people 600K and …

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Marker Stone 48 – Akamas Gorge Exit Point

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Here is a bench for a long time. At Stone 48 you also have the opportunity to leave the gorge a short way up. However, the visible trail ends after …

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The Top 20 Gorges in Asia

Avakas Gorge

Göynük Canyon

World's End

Symphony of Stones

Roman bridge over the Köprüçay (Eurymedon River)

Bukhansan National Park

David Waterfall, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Wadi Bani Khalid

Sarang Walet Waterfall

Marker Stone 48 – Akamas Gorge Exit Point

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