Asia

From ancient pilgrimage routes to long-distance tracks, travelers are rediscovering the rewards of slowing down and exploring the world on foot.

Guangzhou speakeasy tops Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 as China’s cocktail scene reaches a new high.

Travel isn’t just about what you see. Across Asia, birdsong, temple bells, rainforest dawn choruses, and even silence reveal a richer way to experience a destination.

From Tajikistan’s high-altitude wilderness to Sri Lanka’s tea country and Mongolia’s open steppe, Asia offers plenty of ways to escape the heat.

Best known for photographing spiritual leaders and Bangkok after dark, Ralf Tooten has spent the past two decades bringing an artful eye to Asia’s luxury hotels.

Hong Kong venue tops the list again, but the real story lies in Asia’s widening culinary map, with new cities and a shifting regional balance.

No changes to the three-star tier, with movement limited to select promotions and new one-star entries.

Korean capital dominates the extended rankings as Asia’s culinary landscape widens, with new cities and emerging chefs pushing beyond the usual suspects.

Bill Bensley and James McBride on using luxury travel to drive conservation and community impact in Cambodia and Indonesia.

From desert reserves to alpine peaks, astrotourism is turning the night sky into one of travel’s most restorative experiences.

Five Aman sanctuaries. Three continents. One Journey by private Jet.

From coral restoration to mangrove care, a new generation of wellness travel finds restoration in reciprocity.