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Other Zhongzheng District, Taiwan

Learn about Buddhism & Confucianism in Taipei

25h/week Content Writer Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Hostel Galle, Sri Lanka

Video Maker & photo grapher

20h/week Photography Video Making
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

NGO Vang Vieng, Laos

volunteer restaurant manager to support a social enterprise

25h/week Tour Guide Party Promoter Administration Bartending
At least 4 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval
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Hostel Galle, Sri Lanka

Come and bring your artistic skills to our hostel!

20h/week Painting & Decorating Arts
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 4.0
  • Higher approval

Homestay San Pa Tong District, Thailand

Help us at our ceramic studio

20h/week Arts
From 2 to 5 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Surf Camp Catanduanes, Philippines

Join us as a Yoga Instructor in Island of Catanduanes

20h/week Arts Teaching Languages Tour Guide Teaching Sports
From 4 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 1 meal
  • 5.0
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit Project Hà Đông, Vietnam

Cultural Exchange & English Teacher: Empower Locals in Hà Đông

25h/week Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Team Dorm 2 meals
  • Sustainable project
  • Needs help immediately
  • New

Guest House Cát Hải, Vietnam

Costumer care at the garden in Cat Ba Green Island, Vietnam

25h/week Party Promoter Tour Guide
At least 3 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 4.0

Farm Vĩnh Lộc District, Vietnam

Stay away from city life & join our family in Thanh Hoa (no fee)

30h/week Animal Care Social Work Farming Gardening
From 1 week to 1 month Team Dorm 2 meals

Camping geochang, South Korea

Help us at our strawberry farm and learn from the best of Korea

25h/week Animal Care Building & Repairing Farming Gardening
At least 4 weeks Team Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Non-Profit School Siem Reap province, Cambodia

Help us to Teach English / Chinese for Children - in Cambodia.

20h/week Social Work Teaching Sports Teaching Languages
From 2 to 12 weeks Shared Dorm 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Top Host
  • Higher approval

Ecological Reserve Balangoda, Sri Lanka

Web, SEO and content developer

16h/week Content Writer Web Developer
At least 1 week Tent 3 meals
  • 5.0
  • Sustainable project
  • Higher approval
  • Needs help immediately

NGO Jodhpur, India

Help us with our Social-Media work for Sambhali

30h/week Photography Video Making Social Media
At least 2 weeks Private Room
  • 4.5
  • Sustainable project

Guest House 玉野市築港, Japan

Help us build a new inn while living in a rural port town.

15h/week Arts Painting & Decorating Building & Repairing Gardening
From 4 to 4 weeks Shared Dorm
  • 5.0

Guest House Maskeliya, Sri Lanka

We are looking for a tour guide to help us in Maskeliya, Sri Lank

25h/week Tour Guide
At least 2 weeks Shared Dorm 1 meal
  • 4.0

Hotel Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Come help us with daily tasks on a beautiful island in Cambodia

25h/week Farming Painting & Decorating Arts
From 1 to 6 weeks Tent 2 meals

What are the countries and regions of Asia?

Asia is a continent with 48 countries and is divided in 5 subregions. The countries within this part of the world can be incredibly different from each other. For example, East Asia includes countries like China, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. South Asia includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Nepal but also Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bhutan! The most visited by backpackers, Southeast Asia is where Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam amaze millions of tourists every year. Western Asia is often referred to as the Middle East and the countries include Turkey, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Qatar and others.

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What is important to know before traveling to Asia?

Since Asia is made up of more than 40 countries, it’s hard to specify what’s important for each one of them. However, some information about Asia for tourists is always valid: Squat toilets are common in Southeast and East Asia and you’ll need to bring your own toilet paper. Insect repellent and sunscreen will make your trip a lot better. Remember to respect the different religions and dress appropriately whenever indicated, for example take your shoes off at temples. Visit a doctor at least 5 months before traveling. Some countries require vaccinations to grant a visa.

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 How can I use Worldpackers in Asia?

Asia can be a quite cheap destination. You can use Worldpackers to save even more money by exchanging work for accommodation in Asia. Make a profile and check our hosts for free! We offer hosts in the main destinations of Asia, like India, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Philippines, China and many others. Once you have a profile and a list of skills, you can explore all five regions of Asia by becoming a member of the Worldpackers community. 

How Worldpackers works: the complete guide
Time to prepare for your trip as a worldpacker!

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with our verified hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on the WP Safeguard and our highly responsive support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works