News in Asia

Lonely Planet has named the vast cave system of Sơn Đoòng Cave in the central province of Quảng Bình in Vietnam one of five dream destinations in 2019. Rightfully so!

After repeated delays, Vietnam's Bamboo Airways started their commercial flights on January, 16. The airline is going to operate 37 domestic routes complemented by at least three international routes – to Japan, Korea and Singapore – before the end of the year. 

The new MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index: Indulgences that analyses tourists spending patterns in different cities around the world, unveiled the best destination for dining and shopping. In Asia, Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur are on the list.

Over 46 pre-historic pieces from Ban Chiang were returned to Thailand by an Americal collector who is also a Thai doctor. The items were sent to the Foreign Ministry and will be eventually  handed over to the Culture Minister. 

Vietjet has launched their direct Hanoi–Tokyo flight. It is the third Japanese route in the ariline's route network after recently launched flights to Osaka from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City airports.

Some of the best onsens in Japan are found in Yamagata Prefecture and Ginzan Onsen is arguably the most popular one among them all. The most appealing thing about these hot springs is that they are within an easy reach from Tokyo via a bullet train ride.

Regardless some political uncertainty in the beginning of the year, 2018 was a positive year for tourism sector in Sri Lanka with visitors arrivals reaching 2.33 million tourists, a steady 10.3% increase compared to 2017.

In Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife partnered with the Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology to launch e-service for visitors of several national parks in the country who are now able to obtain entry e-pertmits starting from January, 14. 

Two more direct routes link China and Thailand this month. Guiyang–Phuket flights started on January, 11, while Nanning–Bangkok flights are due to commence on January, 23.

The officials of Tibet autonomous region have announced they are going to cut the time necessary for issue of the Tibet Travel Permit to foreign visitors by half. This measure is aimed at attracting more overseas tourists to the region.

Yogyakarta and Majalengka in West Java, Indonesia, are now connected by a direct flight performed by Wings Air and fully operational since January, 11.

A new regulation issued by the Bali provincial administration obligates hotels, restaurants and catering services on the island to rely on local agricultural produce. Bali supermarkets are also ordered to supply more of locally produced agricultural products. 

The regional government is encouraging new projects to develop on the islands of the Myeik archipelago in Myanmar. While for tourists this is definitely good news, the local investors are worried.

Today a mere transit point for tourist heading to the famous Kyaiktiyo Pagoda aka Golden Rock, Bago, located some 50 km northeast of Yangon, Myanmar, used to be the seat of power of Ramanadesa, the Mon empire, which rivalled Bamar. 

Every year, Malaysia chooses several states and destinations to promote tourism through year-long campaigns putting into focus the most striking, unique and authentic experiences on offer in certain locations. Here are 4 destinations of 2019.

In an effort to keep fares low, AirAsia cancelled the the RM3 KLIA2 departure fee for its passengers flying out of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) effective from January, 7.

The first direct flight between Beijing and Phnom Penh operated by Air China which was initially planned for November last year and delayed to market reasons, has landed in the Cambodian airport this Monday.

An unexpected tourist attraction emerged in O’Teuk Chaol village in Oddar Meanchey province – a wooden staircase built in August 2017 to transport supplies to soldiers on guard at the frontier with Thailand now draws hordes of tourists.

Tired of spending your time beach-bumming or touring ancient ruins? Here are 5 ideas on unique experiences you can only try in India.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the southern state of Kerala has a lot to offer to a discerning traveller who is looking for roads and places less travelled.