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13 September, 2024
At 6,400 metres, the Kang Yatse mountain looms over the Markha Valley. Photo: Peter Ford
Asia travel

Trekking through Ladakh’s Markha region reveals its ancient appeal

Ancient art, stark beauty, crumbling architecture – and aching calves – are all encountered on a trek through Ladakh’s Markha region

Hong Kong society

Letters | Why celebrate Kowloon Walled City at Hong Kong airport?

Thailand

Is it still safe to travel to Thailand?

Travel Destinations

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole resort has skiing in winter, waffles year round

Great skiing, high-altitude waffles, and off-season activities from hikes and safari to floating down Snake River, Jackson Hole has it all.

Corbet’s Cabin at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is famous for its waffles. Photo: Instagram/jacksonhole
Lunar New Year

‘Little luxuries’: China’s crystal industry shimmers amid economic unease

Crystals with perceived properties to heal and enhance career prospects are increasingly becoming a source of hope and comfort in tough times.

Luxury travel

6 destinations best observed from a hot-air balloon

The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic perspective on the likes of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Yangshuo’s limestone pinnacles and the Serengeti’s wildlife.

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Artificial intelligence

Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares

Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.

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Crowds at Shanghai’s Hongqiao railway station during the Lunar New Year travel rush. Photo: Reuters
Travel Destinations

Vancouver Island mini-cruise by mail ship brings amazing sights

Tourists can board the 150-passenger MV Frances Barkley and see fiords, waterfalls, whales and more on its journey along the Canadian island.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong hotels’ Lunar New Year occupancy rates above 90% but few big spenders

Mainland Chinese guests are staying for shorter periods and continue to prefer cheap local eats, hoteliers say.

Travel Destinations

Recap | The best beach holidays from Maldives luxury to Thailand eco-friendly havens

Sun, sea and sand are usually the main 3 requirements for a getaway and here we highlight some of the top beach destinations on the planet.

Seasoned surfers flock to the famous Cloud 9 surf spot on Siargao Island in the Philippines, one of our eight top Asian surfing destinations to ride the waves. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

From fireworks to cash, Hong Kong banks vie for mainland new year visitors

With 1.43 million mainlanders expected during the ‘golden week’, the city’s lenders prepare a slew of enticements.

Tourists and residents visit the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui on January 26, during the run up to Lunar New Year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Ex-members of Indian troupe cry foul over role in Hong Kong Lunar New Year parade

Controversy centres on the Mumbai-based V.Unbeatable Dance Group, winner of America’s Got Talent in 2020.

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Travel Destinations

Denver to Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ national parks is a breathtaking trip

From the Rockies to mysterious rocks by rail, road and foot, America’s southwest – its canyons, lakes and mountains – is a wonder to behold.

Art

Mona Lisa to get own room as Louvre museum undergoes major renovation

The Paris landmark will be expanded, and special tickets will be sold to visitors who want to see Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece.

Visitors take pictures of the “Mona Lisa” by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre in Paris on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong florists cut prices as buyers sniff out Lunar New Year fair deals

Vendors at Victoria Park fair are eager to clear stock by offering steep discounts before the Lunar New Year fair closes.

The Lunar New Year fair at Victoria Park will remain open overnight. Photo: Sun Yeung
Lunar New Year

Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel

Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives.

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Hong Kong tourism

Mainlanders make 419,072 trips to Hong Kong ahead of Lunar New Year holiday

Hongkongers, meanwhile, embarked on about 1.2 million outbound trips over the same period between Saturday and Monday.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer Hang Lung diversifies amid consumer challenges

‘We have to improve ourselves and make sure that our offering is relevant,’ CEO Weber Lo says.

A girl plays among candy decorations outside a shop at Peak Galleria in Hong Kong on August 4, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hongkongers depart for Lunar New Year, but analysts upbeat on economy

More than 800,000 Hongkongers have already left two days before Lunar New Year break, with fewer than 400,000 visitors arriving.

New Zealand

Tourists can now ‘work from home’ from New Zealand under new visa rules

From Monday, New Zealand’s visitor visa allows people to work remotely while travelling in the country.

Crime

Why the Thailand-Myanmar border is a hub for gangs preying on Chinese nationals

The recent rescue of kidnapped actor Wang Xing has highlighted the transnational criminal networks that thrive in the region.

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Wang Xing shakes hands with a Thai police officer after his rescue. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos opposed by most citizens: poll

Many Thais also objected to the government’s plan to legalise online gambling, according to the poll by Nida.

Thailand is pushing ahead with its casino plans. Photo: Kevin Wong
Macau

24 hours in Macau: luxurious stays, restorative spas and decadent dining

The ‘Vegas of the East’ boasts more than just casinos – enjoy exquisite meals at Raffles at Galaxy Macau, spa rituals at the Banyan Tree Spa and a stay at Andaz Macau.

China economy

Editorial | China’s visa-free travel strategy appears to have paid off

The number of such visits doubled last year. Smoothing the path for foreigners to travel to and from the country is smart policy.

Americas and the Caribbean

Havana luxury hotel ‘unforgivable’ amid Cuba’s economic woes

The Selection La Habana hotel, managed by Spanish chain Iberostar, has yet to be inaugurated but it is already the target of criticism.

The new Selection La Habana hotel, in Havana, Cuba, on Friday. Photo: AP
Singapore

‘Singaporeans don’t want this job’: city state’s hawker culture faces revolution

Singapore’s hawker culture is facing a manpower crisis, with many locals unwilling to work long hours for low pay. To address this, some hawkers are turning to robots.

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People buy food for lunch at a hawkers centre in Singapore. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong authorities brace for 7.3 million trips over Lunar New Year period

Authorities have decided against extending operating hours of border checkpoints during holiday due to few late-night crossings observed last year.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park passes biggest test yet as 63,000 join drill

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says 80 per cent of crowd dispersed within 20 minutes.

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