The winter chills have well and truly set in, and China is preparing to celebrate. From January 5 the city of Harbin, in the country’s northern province of Heilongjiang, will come alive for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The month-long event is a Chinese institution, which was established in 1963 and, after years […]
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New hotels seem to be popping up all over Shanghai in preparation for the impending Christmas holiday season. Last month we told you about the Chinese city’s new urban resort, the PuLi Hotel and Spa. Now in November we’re cast our eyes over the brand new Hotel Indigo Shanghai. Hotel Indigo Shanghai is ideally located […]
A visit to Asia wouldn’t be complete without taking in the breathtaking architecture of the continent’s palaces, temples, and castles. From holy places of worship to monuments made for royalty, here are some of the more beautiful buildings in the Orient. China’s Summer Palace was first built in 1750 as the Garden of Clear Ripples. […]
Ordinarily tourists have to travel to the coast or rural areas to enjoy the serenity of resort style accommodation. But new resorts, like Shanghai’s PuLi Hotel and Spa, are looking to change all that. Located in the heart of bustling Shanghai, the PuLi Hotel and Spa is China’s first luxury urban resort. There are 209 […]
Sheraton hotels and resorts around Asia are amongst the first in the world to experience the chain’s latest spa concept, Shine for Sheraton. The retreats are designed to feel upscale and luxurious, yet more approachable and accessible than your average day spa. The spas come hot on the heels of Sheraton’s reported $6 billion spend […]
When many people think of Asia they think of shopping up a storm in the cities and discovering the continent’s cultural heritage in temples and museums. But some of Asia’s most interesting attractions are actually outdoors. Just outside Kunming in China you’ll find the Shilin Stone Forest, a forest which really isn’t a forest at […]
When international travelers think of Asia they think of technological innovation, a bustling lifestyle, and all that delicious food. While Asia’s cities buzz, its national parks are a real draw card for tourists looking to get back to nature. The following parks, many of which are UNESCO World and Natural Heritage sites, are amongst Asia’s […]
China is a diverse country which experiences a varied climate and a number of seasonal activities, so the decision of when to travel requires some careful planning. The temperate seasons of fall and spring are the ideal time to travel. During these seasons weather tends to hover between 50 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain is […]
Many of us have dreams of visiting China, but once you’ve sailed down the Yangtze River and shopped up a storm in Shanghai, your wallet may be a great deal lighter. If you’re looking for a way to save cash while visiting China, consider a new online initiative called Tourboarding. This new website matches travelers […]
Forget the fried rice and dim sum in Hong Kong. If you really want to live on the edge while visiting Asia, you’ll need to try some of the continent’s deadly dishes. Deadly may be overstating the point a little, but the following meals definitely have an element of danger that entices thrill seeking diners! […]
