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The new tourist fees apply from July 1, 2026, but travellers from visa-waiver countries may not be affected.

Kuala Lumpur’s Park Hyatt fills the upper stories of the city’s loftiest building, Merdeka 118

Shenzhen takes the top spot in Radical Storage’s 2026 skyline ranking, with Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and several Chinese cities also making the top 10

Machi Mobi offers 90-minute guided tours between Yaesu and Nihonbashi by slow-moving electric vehicle or traditional rickshaw

BookRetreats.com’s 2026 report ranks Sri Lanka as the world’s top trending wellness destination, with Nepal and Thailand also making the top 10

The latest Global Peace Index ranks Asia-Pacific as the world’s second most peaceful region, though South Asia saw the biggest decline globally

The THIM app will let travellers submit arrival details before flying, with Thailand aiming to make immigration checks faster and less painful

The 15-suite Gaggan Hotel at Daimon Sake Brewery will bring together fine dining, maximalist design, onsen rituals, and 200 years of sake heritage

Here's the tea on the best LGBTQ+ hangs from Bangkok to Seoul

The Hokkaido ski resort is replacing its decades-old mori-no chairlift with new eight-seater gondolas designed for faster, warmer rides up the mountain.