Chinese people love tea – it is more than just a drink; it is a way of life and an intrinsic part of ancient Chinese culture. China has many styles of tea ceremonies and various ways of brewing tea.

As much as Hong Kong is geared towards the future, it certainly has not cut all ties with its past. Its unique position as an independent enclave of nearby China,

Pattaya was once a small fishing village, yet this beach destination has become the equivalent of a famous European Riviera destination and searched for by many tourists, both local as international.

Trading the sunny beach side of Nha Trang for a more countryside-infused experience is woven around the Cai River and the historical remnants of the Champa Kingdom.

The Temple of Confucius was built in 1302 and is the second largest temple constructed for Confucius, the great thinker and educationalist from the days of ancient China. People flocked here to pay homage during the Yuan, Ming and Qing…

Located in the South-Eastern province in central Vietnam, little has changed. Without embracing modern times to leave the past behind, a rustic project has been the foundation of giving visitors a peek into the hues of a bygone era.

Lijiang offers bountiful opportunities to enjoy a myriad of gastronomic delights. From Xiangshan Market to Jinkai Square, one will not be spoilt for choice.

Walk in the footsteps of tenth-century Khmer kings at Koh Ker, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then step amongst the almost-forgotten ruins of Beng Mealea.

This private tour takes you on a journey away from Krabi’s tourist hotspots, beaches and resorts. Travel further south in Krabi province to visit small communities where the traditional way of life is being preserved.

Cambodia’s capital has seen its fair share of turbulence in the past under the rulings of the Khmer Rouge; large parts of Phnom Penh were severely damaged, and parts of the city have been undergoing major reconstruction work.

On 4 May 1919, over 3,000 Chinese students in Beijing poured into public spaces, including Tiananmen Square, to protest against the treatment of China by Western powers, and in particular by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

The hutongs are a labyrinth of narrow lanes in the old quarter of Beijing that date back over 300 years. They are draped in history and the unique architecture offers an insight into past times in the capital, before glass…

Chengdu is the capital of southwestern Sichuan province and is best known for its most famed residents – the Giant Pandas. It is a very happy place and has been voted as China’s happiest city for many years.

Pranburi lies within the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, a region best known for abundant beautiful white, sandy beaches and picturesque bays in the Eastern region, while the Western side of the province close to Myanmar is mountainous and forested

Mention cricket and most people think of the sport. But in China this is a different kind of cricket altogether. Once the sport of the emperors, cricket fighting is an age-old tradition and a popular pastime. Cricket owners cherish their…

Located only seven kilometres from Hue, set among beautiful green rice fields, is the ancient 16th century village of Thanh Toan.

The hutong alleyways are the best place to see and feel Beijing’s authentic culture. These narrow lanes also hide many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

Stroll in the footsteps of Singapore’s pioneers as we turn into unknown corners in culturally enthralling Chinatown. Besides being an ethnic enclave for first Singapore’s early Chinese settlers,

The hutong alleyways are the best place to see and feel Beijing’s authentic culture. These narrow lanes also hide many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

There is so little resemblance with Hanoi that it almost looks like taking a step back in time. Drenched in history, ample examples still vividly move visitors back to the Vietnam of a bygone era and where centuries-old architecture in…

An important Mekong tributary, the Nam Ou River passes through some of the most stunning scenery in Laos. The riverbanks are scattered with tiny, untouched villages that are home to ethnic minorities who live simple lives – many without electricity.