China
Taiwan's Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks and Music Festival
One of Taiwan's hotly awaited annual festivals is fast approaching. The Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks and Music Festival will be held from 17 October to 9 November 2014.
Explore like a local in Hong Kong
There's no better way to really get to know a city than experiencing it through the eyes of a local. The new, free-of-charge, 'Hong Kong Pals' programme from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, offers visitors the opportunity to meet with a Hong Kong local and get an authentic insight into Asia's World City.
Sofitel open Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced that discerning travellers can now Live the Legend in China when they stay at Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian. With this recent addition, Sofitel is now managing a total of 19 properties in Greater China.
Hong Kong's spectacular Dragon Boat Carnival
In true Hong Kong style, an ancient Chinese festival has become one of the world's greatest parties! From 6 June, boats, beers and cheers will draw hundreds of thousands of revellers and spectators to The Dragon Boat Carnival at Victoria Harbour.
Agricultural changes of the last 20 years
In the last twenty years the world has become obsessed in saving energy – and rightly so. However, whilst those involved in agriculture are among those who’ve been asked to save energy, they have also been asked to increase productivity in a bid to feed a global population that is continually increasing.
Romantic highs in Hong Kong
With an international reputation for luxury and with more than a hint of the exotic, Hong Kong is the ideal place to indulge your romantic side.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Taiwan with the 24th annual Lantern Festival
Taiwan is currently preparing for a month of exciting celebrations ahead of Chinese New Year, the country’s most important and widely celebrated festival.
Fairmont Nanjing opens its doors
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Nanjing – the luxury hotel brand’s fourth property in China. Situated in the heart of the prestigious district of Hexi New Town, it is the closest luxury hotel to major transportation centers, mainly, Nanjing Lukou International Airport and Nanjing South Railway Station, and just a few blocks from the Nanjing International Expo Centre and Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre.
The Taiwan Cycling Festival
Since it debuted in 2010, the Taiwan Cycling Festival has continued to bring together world-renowned cycling teams for a weekend of top-class international racing as they compete for the coveted 'Taiwan Cup.'
7,000 plastic bottles create a mega lantern to light up Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Victoria Park now glows in the flickering lights of a mega lantern sculpture made from 7,000 recycled plastic bottles.
River cruising in Asia
Travel Indochina has unveiled its new Asia River Cruising brochure for 2013-2015 featuring a significantly expanded range of cruising options in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and China.
The Air France A380 takes off for Shanghai
Air France now offers customers three weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong by Airbus A380, becoming the first European airline to serve the Chinese financial centre with its superjumbo.
Hong Kong offers up eastern delights for clubbers
As the White Isle and other European party hot spots start to wind down and see off crowds of clubbers with closing parties, across the globe Hong Kong is just getting started.
Macau has the recipe for success
The Far East destination of Macau, famed for its rich and diverse dining experiences, is dishing up a gastronomic adventure at the Macau Food Festival in November.
Don’t Panda to the Scots - see them in their own back yard
Edinburgh Zoo has been accused of artificially inseminating its Giant Panda Tian Tian for commercial gain rather than for conservation or educational reasons.