Pandering to pandas
China & Asia Travel Service’s new excursion offers guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with giant pandas through a volunteer stint at...
Shanghai – New era of luxury
The Mandarin Oriental Pudong – scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2013 – will mark the debut of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group...
Full bloom in Japan
It is now time to view the cherry blossom festival in Japan as parts of the country are blessed with groves of cherry trees in...
China – New Airport Approval
Chinese government has granted approval to start construction of a second airport outside the capital Beijing. Deliberations over the building of a new airport began...
Asian Markets – Luang Prabang Market
In Asia Talk’s ongoing series about the continent’s best markets, we next highlight Luang Prabang Night Market situated in the former capital of Laos. The...
Asian Markets – Vietnam Ben Thanh Market
In the ongoing series about the Asia continent’s best markets, we next highlight Ben Thanh Market, the oldest trading place in Ho Chi Minh City....
Slope off in China
Skiers still have until late March to enjoy this year’s white powder, and a resort in China offers one of the best options in Asia....
Hong Kong Markets – Kowloon City Wet Market
In Asia Talk’s ongoing series about the continent’s best markets, we next highlight Kowloon City Wet Market in Hong Kong which has been ranked tenth...
Starwood skis into Asia-Pacific
With the winter sports season underway in the northern hemisphere, skiers have an exciting new option with the recent opening of Starwood Hotels and Resorts’...
72 hour visa-free stay in China
Effective on January 1st, 2013, both Beijing and Shanghai will allow transit passengers from 45 countries to stay in these cities for up to 72 hours without a...