For advice on what to pack for your holiday in Asia / Far East, choose your destination country from the list below:
Bali
In this tropical country, dress is generally informal.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a Muslim country so the key is modesty and to keep covered.
Bhutan
Our advice for men and women alike would be to concentrate on trekking/outdoor clothing and fairly lightweight but sturdy walking shoes.
Borneo
Dress modestly; this means avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless t-shirts.
Burma / Myanmar
Our advice for men and women alike would be to concentrate on trekking/outdoor clothing and fairly lightweight but sturdy walking shoes.
Cambodia
Cambodia is a hot and tropical country, so natural fabrics e.g. linen, cotton and silk will keep you cooler than synthetic fabrics.
China
Opt for neat, tidy and clean conservative clothing.
Hong Kong
Generally older Hong Kong people dress modestly – no short skirts, no strappy tops nor generally tight or revealing clothes. However the same cannot be said about the young! In the full heat and humidity of summer you will see plenty of camisoles, t-shirts and shorts.
India
If you are travelling to India, carry minimal clothing – both clothing and laundry are cheap.
Indonesia
Dress is informal in Indonesia.
Japan
The Japanese dress as Westerners do and are quite conservative on the whole, but the youngsters are very daring and you'll see some mad outfits in Tokyo.
Laos
Laos is very traditional and body-revealing clothes should be avoided.
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is a cosmopolitan city where there is no particular dress code and you will find all fashions.
Maldives
The islands do all vary, but a basic rule of thumb is relaxed dress.
Mauritius
A basic rule of thumb is relaxed dress.
Mongolia
Our advice for men and women alike would be to concentrate on trekking/outdoor clothing.
Nepal
When trekking in Nepal you will experience a wide range of climates, so take both light and warm clothing in casual and comfortable styles.
Pakistan
Pakistan is very traditional, so short tops, short skirts/shorts, tight or body-revealing clothes etc should be avoided.
Philippines
In Manila people dress very well; appearances really do matter.
Seychelles
The islands do all vary, but a basic rule of thumb is relaxed dress.
Singapore
Singapore has a hot and humid climate all year round.
South Korea
It's hot in summer, so our advice is to pack lightweight, loose-fitting clothes in natural fabrics such as linen, silk and cotton that will keep you cool and are easy to wash and dry.
Sri Lanka
Pack light as it's very easy to get clothes laundered.
Taiwan
Pack light as it's very easy to get clothes laundered.
Thailand
As there is an amazing choice of very smart hotels, bars and restaurants – often with a very Western feel – it is easy to forget that the Thais are conservative people.
Vietnam
The Vietnamese are used to European styles and Western dress has been adopted. This means that tourists can dress as they would in the West when visiting restaurants or bars in the main cities.