Mekong boat trip offers taste of timeless Luang Prabang
As the golden sun begins its descent, painting the sky in shades of amber and violet, a majestic wooden boat glides along the calm waters of the Mekong River. In the foreground,…
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Local vibes at Hanoi market
Dong Xuan Market should be a must-go destination for any tourist visiting the capital. More than 2,000 stalls are packed with a variety of goods and it’s a great place for…
Panda-themed railway station to open soon in China’s Chengdu
Designed to celebrate Chengdu's status as the "Panda City", the station blends local culture with public infrastructure. Its exterior and interior are adorned with playful panda…
Overtourism or balanced development? Bali airport plan sparks debate
Long Indonesia’s premier tourist destination, Bali keeps getting all the attention, and ongoing government initiatives, rather than spread out development across the country,…
Changi Airport to raise passenger and airline fees over six years to fund $3b improvement plans
Departing passengers who start their trips at Changi Airport will continue to pay a total of $65.20 in fees for the next two years. But this will go up in stages from April 2027,…
One visa, six destinations
Foreign tourists will be facilitated to travel around ASEAN with a new visa policy that permits one single visa for six countries in the region. Tourism and trade companies find…
A journey to adventure and warm hospitality in Xinjiang’s Ili Kazak
Many of the area's residents are from the Uygur ethnic group and they have kept their customs, while other residents are from ethnic groups such as the Hui and the Kazak.
Local food festivals in South Korea enjoy unexpected popularity as snacks go viral
About 250,000 bowls of fresh noodle ramyeon were sold during the festival, which is six times last year’s sales of 40,000.
From stones to stories: Angkor tour guides helping locals rediscover heritage
With foreign arrival numbers yet to rebound to pre-pandemic heights, local tourism has unexpectedly become a lifeline.
Laos, Cambodia advance plans for shared tourism
The meeting was a good opportunity for Cambodia and Laos to strengthen their cooperation and find more ways to implement shared tourism activities.