Why Thailand is perfect for travelling parents with little ones
Because the writer's itinerary now insists on including clean bathrooms, feeding areas, and a potential diaper change station.
Shivering with delight: China’s winter tourism season begins early
Domestic travel portal Tuniu forecasts that the market will see the first winter tourism surge around the solar term Xiaoxue, or Minor Snow, which signifies increasingly colder…
Bangkok ranks among the world’s best shopping cities
The rise of East and Southeast Asia is reshaping global retail, making the region a magnet for travellers seeking the ultimate shopping experience.
Ten Malaysian seniors cross four countries in an adventurous rail journey from Seremban to Beijing
Along the way, they paused in towns and cities including Hat Yai, Bangkok, Nong Khai, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Boten, Kunming, Anshun, Guiyang, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Pingyao,…
In pictures: A night tour of the walled city of Pakistan’s Lahore
Visitors enjoy some of the city's iconic buildings, like the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid, illuminated under the night sky.
PokéPark KANTO in Japan’s Tokyo and Kawasaki to open Feb. 5
The facility spans 2.6 hectares within Yomiuriland, which straddles Tokyo’s Inagi City and Kawasaki. It features the “Pokémon Forest” area and “Sedge Town,” where…
Tokyo’s off-limit areas becoming popular for tours
Organisers are hoping their unique tours to places such as airports and plants will satisfy a variety of enthusiasts.
Waterway aims to revitalise Beijing’s urban rivers
Beyond sightseeing, officials expect the boat line to stimulate local business and tourism. The route links several hubs of commerce and culture along the riverbanks, including…
Stamps offer a hands-on journey through centuries-old sites in Malaysia’s George Town
Penang Harmonico Corporation (Harmonico) general manager Paul Au said the stamping activity, inspired by similar projects in Japan, Taiwan and China, was launched during the…
I rode Malaysia’s Jungle Railway—500km in 3 days
Starting from Wakaf Bharu, near the Malaysian-Thailand border, The Straits Times’ Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh spent hours on a train admiring the rainforests, visited a…