Destinations

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong to mark milestone anniversary with a series of special events.

Visitors to Jakarta can escape the city’s bedlam and retreat to the leafy suburb of Menteng, the formative stomping ground of ex-US commander-in-chief Barack Obama

Japanese chef known for zero-waste philosophy at Tokyo’s L’Effervescence is given a special award by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.

The annual horse festival of Litang is a great opportunity to discover the Tibetan traditions that run deep in parts of Sichuan province. Photos by Kit Yeng Chan.

Following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Sir Percy Cox, our writer gets a feel for Oman’s wild history by visiting Nizwa: one of the country’s oldest cities.

Naoshima, a previously obscure island in the Seto Inland Sea, has become one of Japan’s most compelling cultural destinations.

Filipino chef scores top culinary prize for her boundary-pushing work at acclaimed Singapore venture Lolla.

Remote Sukamade Beach in East Java is one of the world’s most important hatching grounds for endangered turtle species.

Once a cool playground for Vietnamese royalty and the colonial elite, Dalat has rebooted itself as a favored destination for thrill-seekers and culture lovers alike.

China’s capital may be unapologetically future focused, but it’s grand traditions and sights mean it remains a treasure trove for history buffs.

The Japanese capital’s knack of fusing ancient and contemporary can be experienced to thrilling effect in the city’s Taito ward.

By saddling up and striking out of Kochi’s tourist areas by bicycle, our writer discovers the true essence of Kerala’s magical backwaters. Images by Chan Kit Yeng