Asia

A collection of 136 posts

Korea

Where to Stay in Gwangju

Best known as the site of the 5.18 democratic uprising of South Korea, the city of Gwangju is an underrated vacation prospect waiting to be explored. The southern city is home to a bustling city centre, food streets that are beginning to draw attention towards awe'll burgeoning gastronomy as

Vietnam

15 Best Things to Do In Da Nang

For many of us struck by the wanderlust bug, Vietnam is a cherished destination. With its vast expanses of natural greenery, a long coastline dotted with beaches, and multi-cultural demographics, Vietnam has plenty to offer to tourists. Da Nang, though, is a place that many tourists leave out of their

China

Where to Stay in Chongqing

zhao dongfang / shutterstock.com A burgeoning gastronomy - anchored by the spicy hotpot delicacies - is one of the biggest draws of Chongqing, a metropolitan city sitting atop the confluence of Jialing and Yangtze rivers. But that's only the topmost layer of the rich fabric that makes the city an

Taiwan

Where to Stay in Taichung

The gateway to the vast mountainous landscape of Taiwan, the city of Taichung has been on the top of the must-visit list of avid travelers for long. Sitting at the foothills of a vast mountainous landscape, a trip to the city serves as the perfect getaway! But the lush scenery

Thailand

15 Best Things to Do in Hat Yai, Thailand

The largest town of Songkhla Province – which is also the fourth largest in Thailand – is the beautiful Hat Yai. It is often used as the resting stop to and from Malaysia, thus making it tourist-friendly. Considered to be the medical centre, a travel hub and a shopping paradise, Hat Yai

Japan

Where to Stay in Okinawa

Once home to the thriving Kyūkū Empire, the island group of Okinawa is a highly underrated holiday destination. The capital city of Naha is home to some majestic-looking 14-15th century castles, landscaped gardens and shinto shrines lend cultural heft to islands, while the smaller village-like neighboring communes offer stunning scenery

Japan

15 Best Airbnbs in Kyoto

See also: Best Things to Do in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/30-best-things-to-do-in-kyoto/] and Where to Stay in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/] Perhaps the most Japanese city of Japan is Kyoto; in fact, it is a historical and cultural centre of Japan. Temples, shrines, shops, gardens, geisha, traditional

Vietnam

Where to Stay in Hoi An

Centred around a well-preserved Old Town, the countryside town of Hoi An is one of the best alternative weekend getaway projects in Vietnam. Different from most big cities of the region - both in their construction and overall vibe - this small town is where you'll find the best of

Thailand

Where to Stay in Phi Phi Islands

The Phi Phi Islands are one of the many archipelagos floating around the Andaman Sea, but the one thing that helps this particular destination stand out is its eclecticism. Standing in stark contrast with its pristine beaches, mammoth cliffs and lush forests are bustling piers, beachfront eateries and exquisite walking

Hong Kong

30 Best Things to do in Hong Kong

See also: Where to Stay in Hong Kong [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-hong-kong/] Hanging electric signs, skyscrapers, a sea of people – Hong Kong has come to be characterized by its visual noise. There is no shortage of things to look at, business and entertainment hubs to pass through; a lot

Isreal

Where to Stay in Tel Aviv

A sprawling metropolitan centre on the Mediterranean coast, a beachside party capital and a melting point of (mostly modern) architectural styles - Tel Aviv is all that and so much more. The seaside city is a multifaceted vacation prospect in the waiting and an increasing number of travellers are beginning

Japan

65 Best Things to Do in Kyoto

See also: Where to Stay in Kyoto [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/] Culture winds thick and heady throughout Kyoto, the city an open air menagerie of temples and shrines. Once the flowering capital of Japan, Kyoto’s historical significance is evident; it is marked by the architectures of bygone eras

Asia

70 Best Things to Do in Tokyo

See also: Where to stay in Tokyo [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-tokyo/] A veritable playground of historical riches, 24-hour entertainment and mouthwatering cuisine, Tokyo offers a sample of all that Japan has to offer. Amid the broad blocks of concrete and colorful display monitors are small family-run restaurants, charming shrines

Korea

50 Best Things to Do in Seoul

See also: Where to stay in Seoul [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-seoul/] Culture wraps thick around every street, shop and social interactions; for all of Seoul’s explosive growth in recent decades, its strict traditions and national pride shadows every step. And this all-encompassing Korea-ness isn’t expressed through grand

Vietnam

25 Best Things to Do in Hanoi

Bearing long historical legacy, Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, is one of the most vibrant and thriving cosmopolitan cities in Asia. With old monuments, churches, and administrative buildings dating from Vietnam’s colonial period, ancient temples and historical structures, natural attractions like picturesque nature parks and gorgeous lakes as well

China

15 Best Things to Do in Chengdu, China

See also: Where to Stay in Chengdu [https://www.travellens.co/where-to-stay-in-chengdu/] The capital of southwest China's Sichuan province, Chengdu is a city that has played a significant role in China’s growth through the years. It is easily one of the country's breeding grounds for trade, commerce, industry, and

Saudi Arabia

Where to Stay in Riyadh

The commercial centre of a vast region and home to a historic old town, Riyadh is an exciting vacation prospect in the waiting. Whether you spend time taking in the view from atop the Kingdom Centre or touring the yesteryear souks, the Saudi capital is likely to keep you engrossed

Taiwan

Where to Stay in Taipei

See also: Things to Do in Taipei [https://www.travellens.co/top-20-things-to-do-in-taipei/] and Best Hotels in Taipei [https://www.travellens.co/best-hotels-in-taipei/] A rich cultural past, which comes alive in an eclectic cityscape - part Japanese, part European and part its own - has made Taipei an evergreen vacation prospect

Thailand

30 Best Things to Do in Pattaya

When one thinks of Pattaya, they immediately commit to memory lady-boys and a series of salacious activities. But this representation could not have been further from the truth. The city is host to an enticing range of attractions. This spirited coastal city shot to fame for its fun, peppy and

Hong Kong

20 Best Things to Do in Kowloon

If you want to get a feel of the authentic side of Hong Kong, where the old culture co-exists harmoniously with the new one, then Kowloon should be your ultimate destination! It is an area comprising of the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon, located just north of Hong Kong. The

Macau

25 Best Things to Do in Macau

See also: Where to stay in Macau The most densely populated region in the world, Macau is a special administrative region of China. As it was formerly a Portuguese colony, the city still retains its rich Sino-Portuguese culture and heritage and thereby boasts of abundant culturally significant heritage sites. As

China

30 Best Things to Do in Shenzhen

See also: Where to Stay in Shenzhen [Where to stay in Shenzhen] This south-eastern city plays a huge role other than connecting Hong Kong to mainland China. For the longest time, what had been a drowsy market town has woken to be a city with skyline bristles. The city of

Japan

30 Best Things to Do in Sendai

Although a good number of travellers visiting Japan will calculatedly play it safe and visit famous cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, it is safe to say that those people miss out on quite a lot if they choose to go by that standard itinerary.  To experience the entirety of

Japan

25 Best Things to Do in Hokkaido

Japan’s northernmost Island Hokkaido is a heaven on earth filled with nature’s bounties. Occupying 22% of Japan’s total land area, Hokkaido is not untouched by urbanisation, yet much of Hokkaido’s wilderness is still undisturbed. Hokkaido harbours incredible blend of man-made attractions and natural wonders. From colourful

Japan

20 Best Things to Do in Nikko

Japan has provided the world with a variety of tourist spots – and one of them is Nikko. Located in the northwestern region of Tochigi Prefecture, Nikko is teeming with natural wonders, historical temples, sacred shrines – and Yuba! Nikko was the place where people came to worship the mountain gods – and