Best Cities for Arts & Intellectuals in Asia

Museums, galleries, theatre, and intellectual culture. Ranked by overall fit across multiple dimensions.

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#1

Tokyo

89

Japan

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#2

Seoul

86

South Korea

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#3

Beijing

85

China

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#4

Bangkok

83

Thailand

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#5

Osaka

74

Japan

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#6

Shanghai

74

China

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#7

Taipei

73

Taiwan

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#8

Mumbai

72

India

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#9

Hong Kong

72

Hong Kong

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#10

Delhi

70

India

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