Japan unveils 220-meter bridge with views of its largest lake
A 220-meter pedestrian suspension bridge, named Skybridge, has been installed at the Biwako Valley resort in Otsu in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture.
Asia-Pacific travelers are redefining holiday happiness
A major shift is sweeping across the Asia-Pacific as travelers move away from high-pressure sightseeing and look for more meaningful getaways.
Hanoi family steamed rice rolls’ 100-year journey from street stall to Michelin list
Renowned for its silky rice rolls, an eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has made it into the Michelin Guide’s list of top affordable spots.
Visitors flock to Vietnam’s ‘infinity sea’ with cameras to capture sunrise
As the sun rises, vibrant shades of yellow, pink, and purple wash over the so-called “infinity sea” at Quang Lang beach in northern Vietnam, drawing crowds of visitors eager to capture the spectacle.
Rooftop bars in Vietnam’s two largest cities to watch National Day fireworks
As Vietnam prepares to celebrate National Day with fireworks displays in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, these rooftop bars offer prime vantage points to watch the spectacular shows light up the night sky.
World’s second best islands named among world’s noisiest places
The Maldives, an archipelago of over 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, has been named the world’s second noisiest country after Singapore in a global ranking compiled by travel agency Go2Africa.
Kidnapping of Chinese visitor casts pall over Thailand tourism
The recent kidnapping of a Chinese tourist in Thailand has sparked renewed concerns for visitor safety as the tourism-dependent country works to reverse declining international arrivals and restore its image as a safe destination.
A slow afternoon in Hanoi as autumn arrives
From moss-covered rooftops to sunsets over West Lake, a half-day stroll through Hanoi at this time of year feels like a reward after a week of work.
Southeast Asia’s second most visited country warns ‘problematic’ tourists could face deportation
Thailand’s government has warned that “problematic” tourists could face deportation as new rules on removing foreigners convicted of illegal activities came into effect on Friday.
Inside Malaysian restaurant of Hong Kong actor Mat Yeung that reopens after two-day closure
Six Hub Roast House in Malaysia, which just resumed operations after two days of closure, is known for its honey-glazed char siu, crispy-skinned roast pork, Hong Kong-style pepper-roasted duck and poached chicken.
