Photographer spends years documenting Chinese grotto art
Mainly focusing on the remains of grottoes on the ancient Silk Road, Ren Shichen has captured more than 200 grotto sites in over 20 provinces.
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Beauty and abundance of Thailand’s marine resources
Located in the Andaman Sea, Similan Islands is a paradise for divers who flock here every year to witness beautiful coral reefs and marine wildlife.
Hong Kong top destination for mainland travellers, bolstered by freebies
As of April 14, the most-popular travel destinations for Chinese mainland travellers include Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Seoul, Macao, Tokyo.
Tourist demand for traditional Thai outfits surges over Songkran
Foreign tourists flocked to Bangkok’s Temple of Dawn in traditional Thai costumes over Songkran, turning the clock back a couple of centuries.
Train travel gathers speed in China as May Day holiday approaches
With the launch of special tourism lines of some places, the upcoming May Day holiday might witness the busiest travel scenario in recent years.
A tax won’t fix tourism
The paper says a tax would do little to change the behaviour of tourists or to keep out rowdy ones.
Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 40th anniversary
To mark the event, Tokyo Disneyland launched a new parade featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and other popular characters.
Indonesia’s foreign tourist tax may hurt businesses, industry groups warn
Industry insiders cautioned that the government needed to be mindful about Indonesia’s positioning in light of global market demand.
Around the world in 80 days: Age and knee replacements can’t stop these 81-year-old travellers
The duo planned almost everything on their own, including flights, hotels, fun things to do and also checked the requirements for entry into each country.
Jakarta direct flights seen as potential tourism boon for Cambodia
The country welcomed over 2.28 million international tourists, marking an increase of 1058.6 per cent compared to the previous year.