Village steps up for Great Wall mission
For Shixia's villagers, the Great Wall is not a must-visit destination in a lifetime but an everyday sight — they can raise their heads from almost anywhere in the village and…
China aquarium’s ‘fake’ whale shark irks visitors
Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, opened on Oct. 1 but was quickly slammed for its high prices, long queues, and poor conditions for its marine life.
Mt. Kurikoma, in Japan’s Tohoku region, boasts beautiful autumn leaves
According to the Miyagi Prefecture city of Kurihara, where the starting point for climbing the mountain is located, the autumn leaves reached their best about a week later than in…
New tour allows visually impaired to experience Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay through touch
The tour takes visually impaired visitors through the Supertree Grove and Flower Dome armed with a 2.5D tactile guidebook, which helps them feel the “shapes” of the various…
Batik motif-themed trains rolled out in Japan to celebrate SIA’s 35 years of flying to Nagoya
SIA said the batik motif, which is featured on SIA’s sarong kebaya uniforms, represents the history and tradition of the airline, as well as the lush garden city of Singapore.
Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
Mr Inthy Danesavanh, who has been elected as President of the Lao Tourism Association, is a veteran of the tourism industry.
M’sia’s ferry museum set to open this year
Upon completion, this ferry museum is set to feature exhibits, souvenir shops, a cafe and photography spots.
Thailand’s Maya Bay reopens after two months rehabilitation
Krabi’s Maya Bay, famous for its starring role in Hollywood blockbuster “The Beach,” reopened to tourists on Tuesday, Oct 1, after two months of rehabilitation.
Gacha capsules in Japan’s Hakuba village facilitate unique tourist-resident interactions for ¥500
The capsules, usually with toys, are now offering users a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet locals.
Singaporean couple travels 38,000km on dirt bikes – and they’re not done yet
Speaking to The Straits Times from Kazakhstan, Nerine Mak and Haren Khatau shared they have covered more than 38,000km across 12 countries as at September, temperatures ranging…