Mariah Carey explores Great Wall of China

American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress Mariah Carey recently took her 13-year-old twins to visit the Great Wall of China in Beijing, one of the world's most iconic heritage sites.

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Vietnam tourist destinations recover from typhoon Yagi impact, reopen

Tourist attractions in Sa Pa town and Ha Giang and Yen Bai provinces in northern Vietnam have reopened after closing for a week due to floods and landslides caused by typhoon Yagi.

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Chinese tourists threatened by tour guide for refusing to shop

A tour guide in Hong Kong was recently fired for threatening a group of tourists from mainland China who refused to shop while visiting stores.

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American streamer IShowSpeed enjoys one of HCMC's most expensive banh mi

Internet personality and online streamer IShowSpeed recently explored the Vietnamese culinary scene by trying a banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) at Huynh Hoa stall, one of the most expensive in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Flights grounded, luxury resorts closed in Shanghai as typhoon Bebinca nears

Shanghai halted all flights and shut tourism spots including Shanghai Disney Resort on Sunday, as it braced itself for typhoon Bebinca in what could be the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Chinese financial hub since 1949.

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Foreign tourists hoping to visit northern Vietnam keep tabs on flood situation

Foreigners seeking to visit Vietnam are looking for information about the flood situation in tourist destinations, many of which were severely affected by typhoon Yagi.

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Hong Kong airport lounge surpasses Singapore's Changi as Asia's best

The Centurion Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport has overtaken the Changi Lounge at Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore to be named Asia's best at this year's World Travel Awards.

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Vinyl cafe: a vintage escape for Ho Chi Minh City's youth

Blending nostalgia with a love for music, a vinyl-themed café in District 10 has become a hotspot for Ho Chi Minh City's youth, offering a retro ambiance perfect for relaxation.

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Passenger removed from Singapore Airlines flight for verbally abusing cabin crew

A passenger was offloaded from a Singapore Airlines flight and handed over to authorities in Hong Kong after allegedly verbally abusing the cabin crew when his request for alcoholic beverages was denied.

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Japanese climbers clean up world's tallest bronze Buddha

Emerging from the head of the world's tallest bronze Buddha and climbing down to its right ear, two specialist cleaners gave the imposing Japanese statue an annual spruce up Monday to help it look its gleaming best.

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Vietnam beats Thailand, Singapore to become Asia's leading destination

Vietnam has outperformed neighboring countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia to be named "Asia's Leading Destination" at this year's World Travel Awards.

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Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on tourism across Asia

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, has caused extensive damage to popular tourist destinations and disrupted travel across Vietnam, China, the Philippines, and Thailand.

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Hotels in typhoon-hit north offer local people, tourists refuge from floods

Many hotels in places severely affected by typhoon Yagi, like Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai provinces, are offering free shelter to local residents grappling with unprecedented damage.

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Mount Fuji crowds shrink after Japan brings in overtourism measures

Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight overtourism.

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Vietnam's tourism icons in ruins in wake of typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction across several key tourist sites in Quang Ninh Province and its neighbor Hai Phong City.

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Cat Ba tourist island ravaged by typhoon Yagi

The popular tourist island of Cat Ba in Hai Phong was left in unprecedented ruins, with facilities suffering damage worth hundreds of thousands of dollars by Tuesday, three days after typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam.

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Thai tourism sector urged to brace for the worst

Tourism operators have warned Minister of Tourism Sorawong Thienthong to brace for a global economic downturn and fiercer competition next year, urging the government to start planning for the worst-case scenario from this year.

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Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024

A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels, cruises and flights, according to an annual report by the World Travel and Tourism Council, a non-profit membership organization.

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Ha Long tourist area devastated by typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi has left more than 1,000 houses in the Bai Chay tourist area along Ha Long Bay severely damaged, with many restaurants collapsing, roofs torn off, and hotel room doors broken.

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Singapore Airlines surpasses Korean Air, Air China as Asia's leading airline

Singapore Airlines has been crowned Asia's leading airline at this year's World Travel Awards, surpassing 13 other nominees, including Korean Air, Air China, Cathay Pacific, and Vietnam Airlines.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy to ban building of some hotels on Bali

Indonesia has agreed to set a moratorium on the construction of hotels, villas and nightclubs in some areas on the tourist resort island of Bali, as it grapples with the over-development of land, a senior ministry official said on Monday.

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Singapore refuses higher percentage of travelers since launching automated immigration lanes

Singapore has reported a rise in higher percentage of travelers refused entry into the city-state since the introduction of automated immigration lanes at Changi Airport in May.

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Vietnam scores two among top chicken dishes in the world

Two Vietnamese dishes, lemongrass chicken and chicken curry, have earned spots among the top 100 chicken dishes in the world, according to a ranking by TasteAtlas, an international food website.

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Lang Son Geopark gets UNESCO recognition

The Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son has been officially recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council.

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Sa Pa suspends tourism activities amid deadly landslides triggered by typhoon Yagi

Authorities in the northern mountainous resort city of Sa Pa suspended all sightseeing and tourism activities starting Sunday due to heavy rains and landslides caused by typhoon Yagi.

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British tourist fined $3,800 for shoplifting at Singapore's Changi Airport

Singaporean authorities have fined a British woman S$5,000 (US$3,800) for shoplifting from multiple stores while transiting through Changi Airport en route to Bali.

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World's largest indoor ski resort opens in Shanghai as China logs hottest month

Shanghai opened the world's largest indoor ski resort on Friday, welcoming visitors in snowsuits to its pistes as China reported its hottest August in 60 years.

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Quiz: Which Vietnamese province is famous for durian festival?

This Central Highlands province is famous for its durian festival that allows tourists to enjoy free durian at orchards and features a series of cultural activities.

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Southeast Asia's largest economy imposes health declaration for tourists amid mpox concerns

Indonesia has mandated that all international travelers complete an electronic health declaration form before entering the country to prevent the spread of monkeypox (mpox) virus.

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Vietnam 8-month foreign tourist numbers half of Thailand's

Vietnam has received 11.4 million foreign visitors so far this year, 45.8% up year-on-year and 1% more than in pre-Covid times, with South Koreans and Chinese driving the increase.

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Hong Kong beats Changi as Asia's leading airport

Hong Kong International Airport has surpassed Singapore's Changi Airport to be named "Asia's Leading Airport" at this year's World Travel Awards.

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Vietnam's durian festival serves 9 tons of fresh fruit for free

The second Krong Pak Durian Festival in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak offered 9 tons of fresh durian to visitors for free from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.

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Passenger bus route linking Ha Long and China's Nanning City launched

A fixed passenger bus route connecting Ha Long in the northern province of Quang Ninh and Nanning city in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region through Bac Luan II Bridge was launched on Tuesday.

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Southeast Asia's second largest economy eyes 12 million tourists by year-end

Thailand is targeting an additional 12.2 million tourists in the remaining four months of the year, aiming to reach a total of 36 million foreign arrivals in 2024, its tourism official said.

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Hanoi surpasses Bangkok, Singapore to become Asia's best city break destination

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, has outshone 10 other nominees to be named Asia's Leading City Break Destination at this year's World Travel Awards.

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New Zealand entry fee to rise nearly three times for international tourists

New Zealand will nearly triple the entry fee for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector that the higher levy will deter visitors.

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Vietnam a top choice for Indian budget travelers: Times of India

Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, are the most affordable destinations in Southeast Asia for Indian travelers, reported the Times of India.

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Quiz: Which is Asia's most loved tourist attraction?

Located in Southeast Asia, this destination was named Asia's most loved tourist attraction by readers of American magazine Tripadvisor.

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Belarusian tourist indulges in $2 feast of Phu Yen treats

A Belarusian traveler uncovered the hidden culinary gems of Phu Yen Province, savoring seven local delicacies for just VND50,000 (US$2) during a fish market adventure.

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HCMC's premium banh mi: what makes this $3 sandwich stand out

A shop in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 sells banh mi at VND79,000 (US$3.20), featuring premium ingredients and an in-house production process that keeps customers returning despite the high price.

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Painting Vietnam: Coastal landscapes on canvas

Across two months, artist Tran Van Manh traveled through Vietnam's central and southwestern regions, capturing the country's coastal landscapes in his paintings, aiming to inspire a deeper love for the sea.

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Quiz: Which Asian city is world's best for digital nomads?

This 400-year-old Asian city, famous for iconic yellow walls, slow pace of life and low cost of living, was voted as the best city in the world for digital nomads in 2024 by online publication Freaking Nomads.

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Penny-pinching youth transforming China's bubble tea craze

Sweet, milky and colorful -- bubble tea is wildly popular in China, where people sipping through straws from large plastic cups is a common sight in high streets and shopping malls across the country.

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