While there are very few exclusively gay bars and clubs, many have weekly gay happy hours and the scene remains open and mixed every night. Hong Kong features the world’s most impressive skyline and you know you’ve officially arrived in the gateway to Asia, where east meets west in a brilliant show of designer brands, burger joints, hawkers and neon signs.As seemingly expected, the gay scene evolves around the western restaurant and bar districts of Soho (short for “south of Hollywood road”) and Lan Kwai Fong on Hong Kong Island. No matter what time of year, Mumbai is a great place to visit! The Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival is a highlight event that features films from around the world. Voodoo, The Birdcage, and Salvation Star are all sites of excellent gay parties and dance celebrations. Because of its rich diversity, Mumbai has a thriving LGBT scene that is supported both socially and politically. It is a cosmopolitan metropolis that serves as India’s commercial capital. Mumbai is one of India’s richest and most popular cities. In addition to the friendly locals, be sure to get your fill of the natural beauty and excellent go-go bar nightlife all year round! As a visitor, looking for nightlife, for gay sex, or for gay friends, this is largely the culture you'll most readily find no matter where you are in this beautiful city. Koh Hood, like the rest of Thailand, does have a gay culture, but much of it has been created by Westerners.
There are also various gay friendly places to stay in Colombo especially so whether you are at the bars or beaches keep your eyes peeled for some hot stuff! The beauty here extends far beyond just the scenery! Sri Lanka has the reputation of being very abundant with mingling men. Whatever your scene, Bangkok has it!Īlthough there is no specific gay scene in Sri Lanka, it isn’t difficult to meet other gay and gay friendly locals and travelers. Gay harassment is virtually unheard of, and Bangkok is often referred to as the gay capital of Asia. Both a jumping off point for the region’s beaches and a deserving destination all its own, Bangkok offers some of the best restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife in Asia and arguably, the world.
Welcome to Shanghai - The Capital of Gaysia.Ĭonsidered one of Asia’s top destinations and the gateway to the entire Southeast Asia region, Bangkok has emerged as one of the world’s most famous holiday destinations.
Opt for a cozy beer garden or jazz lounge where the ambience screams New York or London. The nightlife is unmatched, with several exceptional gay venues and a generally mixed scene at non-gay bars and clubs. No matter where you go in China, every young gay person you meet will speak of wanting to move to the city where China celebrated its first gay pride in 2009. Shanghai, China’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan city, is exactly what you’d expect it to be, the country’s most open metropolis for LGBT nightlife and lifestyle. In spite of often-rocky homophobic histories, many Asian countries are opening up to the LGBT community- and thus the gay travel community! Check out our top picks in gay-friendly Asian travel destinations. Gay-friendly destinations in Asia make this fabulous region of the world up and coming in the realm of travel.