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…
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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,…
Japan tourism faces US$1.2 billion hit as trip cancellations spike on China rift
While there has been a raft of cancellations, some travellers are choosing to re-route their holiday plans to countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and…
Graffiti on trees along Kyoto bamboo forest path increasing
While cutting down trees or bamboo is not allowed in the area in principle, the city government plans to do so as a special preservation measure, aiming to push the groves further…
Tourism sector warns Thailand may lose ‘top destination’ status; PM Anutin pledges urgent action
Asian and ASEAN markets are experiencing declining outbound travel, and foreign arrivals to Thailand could drop by around 7% next year compared with 2024.
Bali plans to ban private beaches as locals struggle to access shorelines
Governor I Wayan Koster said the new provincial regulation aims to “restore Bali’s beaches to their original purpose” and prevent tourism operators near the shore from…
Chinese tourists in wait-and-see mode about Japan tours amid spat
Despite tensions, past events suggest a limited impact on Chinese tourism to Japan, with numbers rising to 6.9 million in 2024 despite other issues.
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.
South Korean travel to Southeast Asia takes a hit amid Cambodia trafficking crisis
October departures from South Korea to Southeast Asia dropped 7.25 percent overall, with Cambodia down 15.4 percent.