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Japan town to block the view of Mt. Fuji at popular photo spot for safety
The town was happy at first to be home to another tourist attraction. However, the number of people who rushed to the place was so high that the town decided to hide the view of…
‘Panda Train’ offers unique view for passengers
Travelers can take the "Panda Train" to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province before transferring to the China-Laos Railway's international trains to visit sites in Laos, such as the…
Mexico City wins Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
The jury citation for the prize said the Mexican capital’s successful implementation of initiatives within a short period reflects not only the city’s capability to kick-start…
President Marcos eyeing stronger Philippine-New Zealand tourism partnership
President Marcos told New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, Mcintosh, that the Philippines is bolstering efforts for island connectivity, including enhancing smaller ports.
Vietnam’s “heatwave getaways” are getting hotter
Popular tourist destinations famous for a comfortable climate such as Da Lat, Sa Pa, Mang Den and Tam Dao, where people flock to avoid excessive heat in the cities, are getting…
Tourism seen thriving in former Philippine conflict zone
After government forces gained the upper hand in the long-drawn war against communist rebels who used to control the area, resort owners formed themselves into a consortium called…
Vietnam records 8 million tourists during five-day holiday, up 18% year-on-year
Of the tourists, 3.6 million stayed overnight and the average room occupancy at accommodation establishments nationwide was up to 70 per cent, or even 100 per cent in some coastal…
7 new train trip programs in South Korea coming in May 2024
Two of them are overnight trips in North Gyeongsang Province under the concept of "rest." The other five are day trips in Gangwon Province and North Chungcheong Province.
New steps to boost cross-Strait tourism
Group tours of residents in the southeastern province of Fujian to Taiwan will also resume after the resumption of direct sea passenger transport between Pingtan, an island county…