- It is 18th edition of Asian Games hosted by Indonesia.
- It was held in two cities – Jakarta (capital of Indonesia) and Palembang (capital of Indonesia’s province of South Sumatra).
- It is second time Indonesia hosting Asian Games. For first, it was held in Jakarta in 1962.
- Mascots: Trio of Bhin Bhin (bird of paradise), Kaka (one horned rhino) and Atung (deer) are mascots of 2018 Asian Games. These three mascots represent east, west and centre of country and they have dress traditional to each locality.