Why an idea to nominate Chinese new villages as a Unesco site got Malaysians riled up
The short-lived proposal opened up old wounds and sparked racially tinged debates about cultural recognition in Malaysia.
Travel
More Chinese travellers set foot in Antarctica
The global tourism industry is hoping to cash in on Chinese tourists' well-known wanderlust to help tap the potential of this land at the world's end with its pristine glaciers…
Snow-clad Khaptad warms up to visitors
Hills blanketed in white and jungles adorned by niveous trees have attracted tourists from all over, who have been flocking to the area in hordes to get an experience of their own.
Probe sought on resort amid Philippines’ famed Chocolate Hills
This comes amid the uproar on social media over the aerial video of Captain’s Peak resort that showed its swimming pool with two slides built at the foot of at least three hills.
Elderly Chinese make beeline for niche destinations
A growing number of sophisticated travelers, mostly elderly Chinese, are venturing far out of the country this spring, heading to niche destinations such as Serbia, Morocco and…
Thailand’s elephant pants spark frenzy, orders surge for local patterns
The pants are one of the products of Thailand's soft power, promoted by the Thai government and the Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism and stimulate the country's…
Visitors to Korea getting younger amid Hallyu
Of the 11.03 million foreign nationals who entered the country in 2023, 3.93 million, or 35.6 percent, were 30 years old or younger. This is a significant jump from 27.6 percent…
Indonesia warns 6 foreign overseas travel agencies to register or risk being blocked
The ministry’s move came after the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association called on the government to regulate foreign overseas travel agencies over losses incurred to…
Phi Phi Island’s twin woes – not enough water, too much marijuana
The island is facing a shortage of fresh water for both domestic use and consumption purposes during the dry season.
Explore Jeju Island as shown in rom-com series ‘Welcome to Samdal-ri’
While drama fans empathized with the relatable story of love and growth, many were also drawn in by the turquoise waters and green fields that served as stunning backdrops of the…