China
New tourist bus service launches in Puli, Taiwan
A new tourist bus service has launched in Puli, central Taiwan, to make it easier for independent travellers to tour some of the area’s most impressive visitor attractions.
Save 20% on a 10 day journey to China this June
Save £245 per person, when you book the “Highlights of China” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 20th June 2010.
Asia’s only African safari resort opens in Taiwan
Asia’s only African safari resort has opened in Hsinchu County to offer visitors a unique African experience in north west Taiwan. The Leofoo Resort Guanshi boasts African-themed rooms and the opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with a variety of wild animals.
New attractions at Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
A new cable car line has launched near one of Taiwan’s most popular leisure destinations, Sun Moon Lake, to offer grand views over the island’s largest natural lake and surrounding mountain scenery.
New cross-strait flights launched by China Airlines
Taiwanese national carrier, China Airlines and its subsidiary, Mandarin Airlines, have announced plans to fly a larger aircraft between Taipei and mainland China. This move follows growing demand from travellers seeking more cross-strait flights.
Futurist Feng-Shui hotel opens in China
The Gran Meliá Shanghai is the first Gran Meliá property in China; rising majestically above the Pudong District and overlooking the Huangpu River, the Gran Meliá Shanghai is a breathtaking testament to architectural ingenuity; crowned by the majestic Sykline Lounge with its cinematic views of the city.
Swissôtel offers access to the world’s finest clubs
Guests taking advantage of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Finest Clubs Package can now gain admission to top clubs. The first hotels in the international hotel chain to offer this exclusive package are Swissôtel Berlin, Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Shanghai; other hotels are to follow shortly.
Mira Hong Kong makes ‘coolest’ hot list
The Mira Hong Kong celebrated its coveted place on the Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2010, after being ranked one of “the 66 coolest new hotels in the world” by the leading UK travel glossy.
M is for May, Macau and moments
Macau’s fascinating Portuguese-Chinese heritage is the basis for a packed annual calendar of colourful events and festivals of all kinds, from spiritual ceremonies to lively celebrations. And May features some of the most interesting ones, including the intriguing Feast of the Drunken Dragon.
A journey of discovery through China
Save £165 per person, when you book the “Three Gorges Discovery” journey with Travel Indochina, for a departure date of 24th May 2010.
Design-led heritage hotel opens in Hong Kong
A new design-led, all suite heritage hotel that occupies the upper floors of Hullett House has opened in Hong Kong, offering guests a refined and elegant experience that is reminiscent of the area’s vibrant past.
KLM launches scheduled service to Hangzhou, China
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch scheduled service between Amsterdam and Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport in China on 8 May 2010. KLM is the first airline to offer direct service between Hangzhou and Europe.
Luxury boutique art hotel opens in Taipei
An elegant new boutique art hotel has opened in the heart of Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei. Hotel Éclat features 60 luxurious rooms alongside impressive pieces of artwork and sculptures by some of the world’s most famous artists, including Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali.
Eastern Taiwan launches first bike hotel
Taitung’s popular Formosan Naruwan Hotel has introduced eastern Taiwan’s first bike hotel to cater to tourists wishing to explore the island on two wheels. This new hotel follows Taiwan’s increasing popularity as a great cycling destination.
AirAsia increases flights to Taiwan
From 15 April 2010, AirAsia will add two flights to its Kuala Lumpur to Taipei schedule, increasing its frequency to nine flights per week.