If there’s one thing author Jenny Han reminds us through her beloved stories “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” it’s that handwritten letters never go out of style. When Belly and Conrad started writing snail mail from across the world, it was clear: letters equal #EndGame. Poor Jeremiah never stood a chance.

There’s just something about letters — the sincerity, the intention, the personal touch — that digital messages will never quite match. So the next time you’re traveling and someone special crosses your mind, why not send them a postcard instead?

And here’s the fun part: it doesn’t have to be from a traditional post office. Across Asia, there are some truly unique spots where you can drop a postcard to your loved ones — or even to yourself as a keepsake. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites.

Hong Kong Disneyland

Send your loved ones a little magic from inside the Happiest Place on Earth! Hong Kong Disneyland Park debuted its brand-new mailbox earlier this year, located at Disneyland City Hall in Main Street, U.S.A. Disney stores have an array of themed postcards with each land having its own design and featured characters, making it the perfect gift to send out to

Guests who purchase postcards at the stores can enjoy complimentary mailing services. Mail collection times are at 3 PM on weekdays and 1 PM on weekends.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

This neo-classical style heritage hotel was built in 1928 and was once known as Fort Fullerton, a colonial-era defense fortification. It’s located near the mouth of the Singapore River and officially opened as a hotel in 2001 after a full restoration.

This historic site also housed many important colonial institutions, including the General Post Office, the Exchange, the Singapore Club, and other government departments. More than being a historical site, it’s also a great spot to send your letter from!

At the basement of the hotel lies the Philatelic Store@Fullerton, a treasure trove for stamp enthusiasts and history buffs. Here you can find an extensive range of national stamps, philatelic memorabilia, and gifts perfect to send to your loved ones. They have a restored historic red pillar postbox inside the store where you can drop your letters and complete the experience!

The boutique is open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM and closed on weekends and public holidays.

Mount Kinabalu

If you’re up for an adventure, why not post your letter from the highest post box in Malaysia and Southeast Asia?

Located in Pendant Hut on Mount Kinabalu — the highest peak in the country — this unique post box adds a little bit more sentimental value to your handwritten letters and postcards because you will need to hike six kilometers to reach 3,289 meters above sea level to post it. Not only was it an effort to write a personalized note, but the process of delivering it there makes your card even more special.

Run by Mountain TORQ, Pendant Hut is an accommodation and base camp for adventurers who are starting early for their summit attempt on Mount Kinabalu and a training center for those looking to try climbing or alpine experiences.

Stamps and postcards can be purchased from the Mountain TORQ office, where you’ll find postcard designs that can only be found at Pendant Hut.

Mataking Island

If you’re on the hunt for a travel experience that’s equal parts quirky and unforgettable, you’ll want to add Sabah’s underwater post box to your bucket list. Yes, you read that right — an actual mailbox under the sea!

Just off the east coast of Mataking Island, Malaysia’s very first underwater post box sits attached to the wheel of a sunken 40-foot cargo ship, Mataking 1. The ship was intentionally sunk back in 2006 by Mataking Reef Resort as part of its conservation efforts, and today it doubles as one of the most unusual places you’ll ever drop a postcard.

Here’s how it works: since Mataking is a private island, you’ll need to be a guest at the resort to try it. Pick up a postcard from the gift shop, seal it inside a waterproof postal bag, and take the plunge! Divers get to slip their mail into the submerged mailbox, and each piece gets a special rubber stamp that you won’t find anywhere else. Twice a week, a postman diver collects the mail and sends it off into the world. Talk about a souvenir with a story.

You can find more information here.

Saigon Post Office

Send your letters from this famous landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, known for its neo-classic European architecture and for being the first post office in Vietnam. It first opened to the public in 1863, when Vietnam was still part of French Indochina, and was designed by renowned French architect Gustave Eiffel. Yes, the same person who built the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty, two of the world’s most iconic landmarks.

It’s the ideal place for travelers who want to witness the beautiful design, write and send a postcard, or simply reminisce on a bygone era. From the stunning arches, mosaic tiles, and high ceilings that reflect the elegant design of the French colonial era, it’s like you’ve stepped into another time!

The post office is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM and is close to many attractions such as the Saigon Cathedral, another French colonial structure, which stands just right across the street!

N Seoul Tower

If you have ever watched romantic K-Dramas, you would probably know all about N Seoul Tower (a.k.a. Namsan Tower), as it’s a popular venue for lovers and tourists.  More than just a communication tower, it has multiple observation decks that provide spectacular views of Seoul. On clear days, you can even see as far as Incheon and some coastal areas!

But what makes this tower so popular among tourists is the “Locks of Love” or padlocks that couples hang on the fences and railings found on the roof terrace of the N Plaza. Visitors would come up the tower to lock the padlock there and throw away the key — well, put inside a red mailbox for safe-keeping — symbolizing eternal love and unbreakable bonds.

But more than love locks, you can also express your love for your partner or a friend through a handwritten note or thoughtful postcards, which you can post straight from the tower’s observation deck, Seoul Sky.

The observatory is open daily from 10 AM to 10:30 PM. Admission fees are priced at KRW26,000 for adults and KRW20,000 for children. For more information, click here.

Tokyo Skytree

If you’re ever in the land of sushi and anime, don’t miss sending a postcard atop one of the world’s tallest towers!

On Tembo Deck Floor 345 of Tokyo Skytree, you’ll find an adorable red tower-shaped mailbox, which was installed back in 2018. You can find stamps and original postcards in the tower’s store, which is the perfect memorabilia to send to your loved ones.

Additionally, the Postal Museum Japan is also located on the 9th floor of Tokyo Skytree town, where you can learn more about the postal service history of the country and see rare collections of stamps, postal devices, and machines.