News & Insights Across Asia
Join us on a journey across Asia and beyond, exploring vibrant cultures, cuisines, history, and breathtaking destinations.
Harbin, China’s ‘Ice City’, has become a major winter tourist hotspot, attracting over 3 million visitors during the New Year holiday and breaking historic records with its unique winter attractions.
A special exhibition titled “Case Lab Metaworld – Sherlock Holmes” at Hebei Museum invites visitors to immerse themselves in the famous detective’s world.
High demand for China’s 2024 Year of the Loong commemorative coins and banknotes caused bank websites to crash as collectors rushed to pre-order the limited-edition currency celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year.
At Nanhua Temple in south China’s Guangdong Province, tea embodies Zen philosophy, reflecting spiritual harmony in every sip.
Mount Huangshan in China exemplifies how natural beauty is preserved alongside thriving tourism. Sustainable practices make it a model for balancing conservation and tourism.
Thailand announces a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese tourists starting in March, anticipating millions more visitors to boost tourism and cultural exchange.
Nanwan Monkey Island in Hainan Province is a unique sanctuary for around 2,000 macaques. As the world’s only tropical island reserve for these primates, it offers travelers a glimpse into their natural habitat.
Thousands gathered at China’s Longmen Grottoes as the Lushena Buddha was illuminated for New Year festivities, celebrating the Year of the Dragon and highlighting the site’s rich cultural heritage.
Beijing’s new City Library in Tongzhou District opens with a ginkgo-inspired canopy and sustainable features, attracting tens of thousands since December 27, 2023.
Harbin’s Ice and Snow World in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province attracted record tourists during the New Year holiday, becoming the country’s most popular destination.
Kunming’s cherry blossoms are in full bloom, bringing a taste of spring to winter. Known as the “City of Eternal Spring”, Kunming attracts visitors worldwide to witness its blossoming beauty.
On January 1, 2024, Daqing City in Heilongjiang Province hosted its first ice dragon boat competition, with 18 teams racing across the frozen waters, igniting excitement among spectators.
Harbin’s Ice Lantern Art Fair captivates visitors with intricate ice sculptures, bringing magic to the New Year festivities in China’s Heilongjiang Province.
On January 1, 2024, giant panda twins Yu Ke and Yu Ai at Chongqing Zoo celebrated the New Year by playing in the snow and enjoying special treats prepared by their zookeepers.
On New Year’s Day, the Forbidden City in Beijing greeted 2024 with a breathtaking sunrise, as the first rays of light illuminated its ancient structures, revealing a profound sense of history and beauty.
China’s domestic tourism flourished during the New Year holiday, with over 135 million trips made and revenue soaring, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and signaling a strong recovery in the sector.
China’s box-office takings over the New Year holiday reached a record 1.533 billion yuan, marking a historic moment for Chinese cinema with domestic films leading the charts.
The number of visitors to China from six countries surged in December 2023 following the implementation of a new visa-free policy, signaling a positive shift in international travel and economic exchange.
Outdoor sports are surging in popularity among China’s younger generation, transforming lifestyles and fueling industry growth expected to reach 3 trillion yuan by 2025.
Residents gathered at Wanpingkou Scenic Area in Rizhao, east China’s Shandong Province, to welcome the first sunrise of 2024. A traditional dragon dance marked the occasion, as people exchanged greetings for the new year.
