AFTER close to four months of operating, Shanghai Disneyland’s magic could be wearing off.According to the Themed Entertainment Association, it would also leave Shanghai struggling behind sim…
Talking shop: A beginner’s guide to buying souvenirs in China
YOU have to buy that jade vase and the Oriental fan. You cannot miss out on a qipao too. Oh and that ceramic bowl with dragons – it would look impressive on your antique desk. Wait a minute, …
Selected Filipinos can travel to Taiwan without visas
GOOD news for Filipinos traveling to Taiwan: The Republic of China is now offering visa-free entry for Philippine passport holders who fulfill certain conditions.Those who have been issued resident…
The Soneva Group knocks it out of the park with stunning Maldives resort
SONEVA JANI – the newest property in the Soneva portfolio of sustainable luxury resorts – is set to open this month on Medhufaru island, part of the uninhabited five-island Noonu Atoll.…
New high-speed rail could take you from Sydney to Melbourne in less than an hour
THE journey between Sydney and Melbourne could be as quick as your daily commute.The rail project will see magnetic train pods zip through low-pressure tubes at speeds more than 1,000 km/h. The pro…
Bright lights in a big city: Affordable luxury hotels in Shanghai
SHANGHAI is the epicenter of commerce and trade, a whirlwind of a city that reflects the very notion of success.Leisure travelers too can look forward to a slew of attractions and sites, with the m…
Fraser Residence Shanghai: The plushness of a hotel paired with the comfort of a home
WHEN you’re in a beast of a city like Shanghai, you may pine for a refuge, a space where comfort and contentment can prove reassuring.All 324 rooms are stylish and luxurious – the perfe…
Tourists spend night on Chinese mountain after cable car service suspended
ABOUT 200 tourists found themselves trapped overnight atop China’s Mount Hua when its cable car service was suspended due to strong winds, but were transported safely to the ground the next d…
Splendor in the city: Five-star luxury hotels in Seoul
THERE’S no doubt that Seoul is one of the best destinations in Asia for something out of the ordinary.To truly savor the spirit of Seoul, a stay at one of these five-star hotels is bound to m…
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul: The height of sophistication in a dizzying city
SEOUL is a city that’s paradoxically complex and vast in its offerings – elements of tradition and deep-rooted culture go hand-in-hand with innovative technology, a playfully kitsch pop…