Tokyo train station to get ‘Harry Potter’ makeover
The Seibu Toshima Line station, scheduled to open in 2023, will be designed to evoke Hogsmeade Station, the gateway to the wizarding world in the movie series.
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Tours to Korea, Japan heat up tourism market
As Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan further ease Covid-19 border entry regulations for foreigners, Vietnamese businesses are confident in the growth of tourism.
Four-day Jeju road trip: Food, nature and adventure in Asia’s Hawaii
Blue skies, palm trees and endless coastal roads that hug a crashing shoreline have earned the island its moniker, “The Hawaii of Asia”.
1 million Vietnam-arrival target within reach for Cambodia: Analysts
Given Vietnam’s proximity and the manageability of obstacles to the Kingdom’s tourism sector, the ministry’s goals for Vietnamese arrivals will be achieved as planned,…
Tourists flock to mountain sheep farm for picture perfect scenery
The beauty of this idyllic and pastoral setting may not impress the flock of sheep much, but people definitely love it.
Siem Reap’s Wat Bo crowned ‘coolest neighbourhood in Asia’
Time Out magazine described the suburb as a place where there are ‘experimental Khmer restaurants in scenic settings’, and designer hotels.
Vietnam among most searched tourist destinations on Google by Australians
Before Covid-19 broke out in 2019, Australia was the ninth biggest source of tourists to Vietnam, with about 383,000.
Bomb shelter turned into scenic spot in China
The project follows suggestions by residents and tourists to open up the bomb shelter for visits.
Philippines not on China’s tourism blacklist: Chinese Embassy
Earlier, during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Philippines was on the blacklist.
Visa waivers to Japan resume, with expectations for economic recovery
With the visa waiver program reinstated, visitors from 68 countries and regions are able to stay in Japan for up to 90 days without a visa.