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Survival guides, insider secrets, top things to do, eco-tours, independent hotel reviews, family-friendly itineraries: fire your imagination with the South China Morning Post’s travel guides and must-see lists for holiday destinations across China and the rest of Asia.
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Vietnamese refugees arrive in Hong Kong. Some are wearing the green or khaki shirts of the Vietnamese military. Photo: courtesy of Les Bird

A Vietnamese refugee returns to the Hong Kong island where echoes of a lost childhood remain

Entrepreneur Katie Aung revisits the remote site of the detention camp that shaped her younger years.

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The stuffed crab shell at Seventh Son is dipped in egg and breadcrumbs twice before being fried. Photo: Alexander Mak

Masters of Hong Kong’s ‘kung fu’ cuisine on the struggle to save Cantonese classics

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The human faces of China’s belt and road strategy, through Liu Heung-shing’s lens

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Rail and road in Kunming, Yunnan province, China. Photo: Xinhua

Rail and road: the benefits of China’s full-system transport makeovers

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A hot pot restaurant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China. Photo: Getty Images

China’s regional cuisines: survival strategies written in flavours

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Celebrity chef Vicky Cheng brings his French culinary dream to Estuary

The new restaurant is a blend of French technique, Chinese heritage and sustainable seafood, all within a breathtaking space at Capella Galaxy Macau.

Laos

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Food and Drinks

Forget pho: Da Nang food tour spotlights a different Vietnamese noodle dish

Vietnamese food expert Helen Le takes us to her favourite restaurants in Da Nang for mi quang noodles, banh mi, banh xeo and more.

A bowl of mi quang, a Vietnamese noodle dish widely enjoyed in central Vietnam, is served at Mi Quang Nhung in Da Nang. Food influencer Helen Le takes writer Andrew Sun to this joint and others during a food tour of Vietnam’s third city. Photo: Andrew Sun
Tourism

Why are tourists flocking to South Korea’s pharmacies and wellness services?

Beauty and wellness tourism is booming in South Korea, with packages mixing medical technology, beauty services and lifestyle experiences.

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Malaysia

Durians, hidden gems form Malaysia’s new pitch to South Koreans

Last year, about 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia, making it the country’s eighth-largest source market for international visitors.

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China travel

‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene

Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says.

Two tourists from China’s Jilin province show their RedNote accounts on their mobile phones as they visit the Forbidden City in Beijing on July 11, 2026. The platform, also known as Xiaohongshu, has shaken up the tourism industry in China, where domestic travel is booming to record levels. Photo: AFP
Nepal

Why scrapping Nepal’s ‘dollar fare’ could leave locals grounded

Airline operators say lowering tourist airfares will not be ‘economically sustainable’, as the revenue helps subsidise costs for Nepalis.

Tourism

At this stunning Vietnamese mountain resort, luxury meets local culture

Nestled among protected terraced rice paddies 200km from Hanoi, Garrya Mu Cang Chai blends bamboo, wellness and local Hmong tradition.

China property

Up Tempo? Hilton hotel brand taps into rising China tourism demand

US hotel operator says new lifestyle brand reflects its belief that the country’s tourism sector will continue to grow.

Hilton executives at the launch ceremony of the Tempo hotel brand in Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
South Korea

Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash

The proposal has reignited a decade-old debate over insurance and legal loopholes amid calls for phased policy changes.

Tourists take a stroll on a trail along Handam Beach on Jeju Island, South Korea, last month. Photo: EPA/Yonhap
Vietnam

Vietnam tourist speedboat capsizes, killing 15 Indian tourists

The speedboat carried 32 Indian tourists and four crew members when it overturned about 400 metres from Hon May Rut Ngoai Island in southern Vietnam.

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Thailand

Thailand cashes in on sizzling Europe with rainy holidays, AC exports

The kingdom lures European visitors seeking to escape the heat with discounted hotel rates.

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Jewellery

Q&A | Pacharee founder Sophie Schuemers-Rogers’ ultimate guide to Bangkok

The jewellery designer – who also has a second label, Khong – reveals her must-visit spots in Thailand’s vibrant capital.

Jewellery designer Sophie Schuemers-Rogers of Pacharee offers her take on the best places to stay, eat, drink and shop in Bangkok. Photo: Handout
Seoul

Seoul searching: innovative tours reveal the Korean capital’s hidden side

Organised itineraries such as the ‘K-Drama Night Walking Tour’ and ‘Real Seoul Vibes’ tour show visitors different facets of Seoul.

Tourists try singing-bowl meditation at the Saraswati Meditation Centre in Seoul's Gangnam district. Photo: The Korea Times
Indonesia

No free lunch: Indonesia’s Bali targets barter deals in immigration sweep

The new regulation has sparked confusion among content creators and local businesses who wonder where the legal line falls.

Singapore

Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort plan

The upgrade aims to create ‘the next generation of world-class experiences’ while staying true to the island’s unique identity.

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Tourism

Hiking Da Nang’s ‘Monkey Mountain’ in search of the most beautiful primate

Outside the urban bustle of Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula’s trails afford coastal views and glimpses of endangered red-shanked doucs.

Red-shanked douc langurs sit in a tree on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula. The nature spot, known as “Monkey Mountain”, is home to two-thirds of the world’s population of the endangered monkeys. Photo: John Hamilton
Malaysia

How Malaysia’s tourist board plans to entice Chinese travellers

China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier.

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It’s finally opening up but is the ‘world’s weirdest country’ worth the trip?

After decades of isolation, Turkmenistan is easing visa barriers and courting visitors to Ashgabat, the ruins of Nisa and the Darvaza crater.

The Philippines

Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?

Manila wants Filipinos to explore their own backyard. But when Batanes costs twice as much as Taipei, it’s a tough sell.

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A Cebu Pacific passenger plane takes off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Sofa, so good: inside Singapore travel trend swarming China’s furniture capital

Singaporeans flock to Foshan for custom interior furnishings, blending holiday with home design.

There is a diverse range of contemporary furniture styles, from understated elegance to bold statement pieces, at showrooms in Foshan, China. Photo: The Kurater
Luxury Hotels

Review | Where Chinese tea culture and Aman luxury steep together

Set among ancient tea fields and Buddhist temples, Amanfayun is where Longjing tea culture, village life and Aman’s quiet luxury converge.

Malaysia

Why Malaysia’s tourism boom lives and dies on a Chinese app

RedNote has made Malaysia a must-visit for Chinese tourists, but it can dismantle reputations just as fast as it builds them.

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Trip Inspiration

Tomorrow’s world: museums, art spaces and tech-hubs from Shenzhen to Spain that help broaden the mind

From sci-fi museums and art spaces to smart homes and eco-excellence, these hi-tech attractions offer a glimpse of something different.

The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum offers a deep dive into the history and future of Chinese and global science-fiction. Photo: Getty Images
Luxury travel

Escape to meaning: choosing a travel retreat based on your interests

Japan’s Shishi-Iwa House and Four Seasons Resorts in Lanai, Hawaii, offer programmes inspired by their surroundings, while agencies run Mallorca-based retreats for women entrepreneurs and more.

Reading and relaxing with the Silent Book Club in Hawaii. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

China urges easing of travel barriers as Apec tourism ministers meet in Macau

Chinese minister Sun Yeli also calls for closer cooperation within Apec community to promote tourism as a regional economic driver.

Luxury Hotels

Review | Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing pays homage to the city’s hutong heritage

Even French President Emmanuel Macron recently enjoyed the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant Yan Garden by Chef Fei, which – along with the rest of the property – sits amid 8 alleyways.

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