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Hong Kong festival celebrating Chinese culture
Running from June through September, Chinese Culture Festival returns with an extensive program celebrating the depth, diversity and continuing evolution of Chinese arts and heritage in Hong Kong. The annual festival highlights the city’s role as a cultural crossroads, bringing together traditional performance arts, contemporary productions and community-led cultural initiatives. This year’s program features nearly […] -
Limestone Massif of Phou Pha Thi Opened to the Public
The Lao government has officially opened the sacred and towering limestone cliffs of Phou Pha Thi to visitors. A stark reminder of the Vietnam War, this was the site of the Battle of Phou Pha Thi in 1968 -
Public Shared Bicycles Available for Travellers in Hue
Hue authority recently launched a project that allows the general public to make use of shared bicycles across the city. The initiative was born with the criteria of being environmentally friendly and convenient for tourists to pick up and return bikes at various points in the city. The system is suitable for short travel distances, […] -
Angkor Conservation Behind the Scenes
Enjoy a private, behind the scenes visit to Conservation d’Angkor. Not open to the general public this storage compound is managed by the Ministry of Culture and holds the most valuable remains of sculptures from the Angkor Area. -
Singapore HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2018
The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens is the biggest celebration of rugby in Southeast Asia as 16 of the World’s best men’s rugby sevens teams battle it out on the field. -
Colour, Sound and Feasting on Hong Kong’s Streets
Up for some hot and noisy Chinese religious celebrations in a 245-year-old temple? Hung Shing Festival, which falls around the 13th day of the second lunar month each year, is returning to the island neighborhood of Ap Lei Chau with colourful parades, Chinese opera performances, dragon and lion dances, and religious rituals. This is a […] -
Countryside biking just minutes from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is such a booming, vibrant city, it’s almost hard to imagine that peace and quiet reign just a few miles from the centre. The Saigon Countryside Biking Tour has been cleverly designed to showcase that rural idyll and make a very refreshing break for city dwellers and visitors alike. The accent […] -
Artists offer an eye-opening glimpse of Cambodian history
The transformation of Cambodia over the past few decades has been remarkable. Following the profound upheaval of the Khmer Rouge period, the country has steadily rebuilt itself, emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most culturally dynamic destinations. Its modern identity is shaped not only by recovery, but by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Among those contributing […] -
Sabah Guide to Receive Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from Queen Elizabeth II
Tham Yau Kong, a well-known tour guide in Sabah, is set to receive an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from Queen Elizabeth II of England. The British high commission informed him on February 14, 2022. The award, which is the third highest-ranking order of the British Empire, was given to […] -
Diving Along Cambodia’s Thriving Coastline
Cambodia’s tropical waters that grace its southern coastline are literally teeming with marine life and colorful reefs. The lively coastal town of Sihanoukville is a scuba-diving haven with a strong reputation for its outlying islands, diversity of fish species and range of environments to suit every dive. -
Bawah Private Island Luxury Resort
Bawah Island, one of the most luxurious private island resorts in Asia has opened its doors. Only accessible by seaplane, Bawah is the pinnacle of remote luxury, a sanctuary to slow down and unwind. -
Understanding the Importance of Supporting Local Producers
Inspired by the efforts of Tambuton ecovillage, Destination Asia Malaysia team members began growing their own vegetables in their backyards and balconies