Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is not only famous for its historical and cultural attractions but also for its vibrant and diverse nightlife. From trendy bars and clubs to bustling night markets, Manila is always ready to welcome visitors with unforgettable experiences. That is why Manila has excelled in topping the list of Asian cities "Top world's 13 best cities for nightlife right now" selected and announced by the British global magazine Time Out.
This ranking of the world's best nightlife cities in 2024 was created based on a survey of thousands of people, in hundreds of cities that are considered the best in the world, based on visitors' favorite experiences in terms of the city's scene, nightlife, both quality and affordability. Time Out also highlighted the position of the only Asian representative to make the Top 3 in this list.
Manila, Philippines
Occupying the 2nd position in "Top 13 cities with the best nightlife in the world today" - the highest ranking among Asian cities, the capital Manila of the "land of a thousand islands" Philippines (including 7,641 islands) is emphasized with the advantage of "the most affordable city to experience magical nightlife".
Manila leads Asian cities with beautiful night views.
Manila’s nightlife scene scored an impressive 78% quality score, with residents describing the city as beautiful, bright and lively. This is especially true in tourist hotspots like the Divisoria food night market, the vibrant Poblacion districts and Bonifacio Global City.
The Philippines is known as a top beach destination for global tourists, thanks to its spectacular beaches and warm tropical climate. The Philippines aims to attract around 7.7 million visitors in 2024 after receiving nearly 3.2 million inbound tourists since the beginning of the year up to July 10.
South Korea leads the Top 10 tourist source markets for the Philippines. Followed by the US, China, Japan, Australia, Taiwan (China), Canada, UK, Singapore and Malaysia. Also included in the "Top 13 cities with the best nightlife in the world today" are 2 more Asian representatives:
Taipei, Taiwan (China)
Ranked 12th on the list above, nightlife in Taiwan's Taipei city is rated 72% for quality, but not highly rated for affordability.
Taipei ranked 12th on this list.
When it comes to the city's best nightlife scene, locals recommend the lively night markets in Shilin and Raohe, the glitzy clubs in Xinyi District… these destinations will captivate those who love a vibrant life.
Lively scene at Raohe Night Market, Taipei.
"Lion Island" Singapore
With a quality score of 80%, Singapore is one of the higher-rated cities on the list, but only ranked 13th because it doesn't score well on affordability. Singapore is a great place for party-goers, with many iconic nightlife spots.
"Lion Island" Singapore is one of the countries famous for its magical and vibrant night scene.
