5 Most LGBT-Friendly Countries in Asia

2. Taiwan

Taiwan is the first Asian country to have legalized LGBT marriages due to a law passed in 2019. Gay people are also allowed in the military, and the constitution bans all anti-gay discrimination. It is home to a large number of gay events, with the main one being the Taipei Pride which has over 10,000 LGBT travelers in attendance. The festival also includes smaller parties including the Formusa Pride Party and the WOOW Pool Party. It also hosts  The largest LGBT community in Taiwan resides in the capital, Taipei, with the largest concentration in the Ximen and Zhongshan districts. One of the most iconic locations is the Ximen Red House with a high concentration of gay clubs, gay bars, and LGBT-friendly activities such as drag races.