Heritage

The historic capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Kingdom, Hampi remains one of India’s most evocative sites of pilgrimage.

Lensman Thapphawut “Sun” Prainyapariwat is collaborating with The Siam Hotel in Bangkok to offer guests a unique analogue photography experience.

Both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have a trove of stately colonial buildings ranging from opera houses to museums, banks and grand hotels.

Muscat’s Royal Opera House has established itself as one of the leading cultural lights in the Middle East since its unveiling.

Cambodia’s two biggest hubs—Siem Reap and Phnom Penh—offer contrasting experiences while showcasing plentiful history and evocative colonial heritage.

Thailand’s cuisine is famous for its formidable chili fire, a legacy of historic exchanges with Portugal that bequeathed a wealth of culinary riches.

Asia’s diverse array of museums helps visitors decipher the many art forms, cultures and religions they encounter around the region.

Japan has adapted and perfected aspects of western society while retaining its unique millennia-old traditions.

Hanoi’s contemporary face belies the fact that the city comprises a collection of disparate villages, many of them with their unique specialism.

Jewish communities have existed in Asia for centuries, with many tracing their roots back to the ancient Silk Road trade routes.

Originally established by the Spanish colonists to fortify their new settlement, Intramuros is regarded as Manila’s most charismatic enclave.

Long abandoned and off the tourist trail, Hue’s Tiger Arena was once the scene of epic face-offs between big cats and Imperial soldiers riding on elephants.