Having served as the capital of China for more than 800 years, Beijing is home to some of the finest remnants of China's imperial past and is aChina culture hub. Interest in visiting Beijing is largely to explore its glorious past, but also to feel its modern era prestige. Our local experts have journeyed to every corner of the city and uncovered the best things to see and do in Beijing. Get to Know Tian'anmen Square Tian'anmen Square is the world’s largest famous square and

With more than 13 million residents to entertain, Tokyo has a lot going on. Start your morning off with breakfast sushi at the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market then let yourself get lost in Japan's vast and interesting history at the Tokyo National Museum or the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Take an hour or two and unwind in the verdant gardens (preferably with a picnic) of the Imperial Palace or the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. When you're ready to take on Tokyo's mammoth shopping sc

Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Kansai region. With a centuries-old history as the island nation’s former capital, as well as being one of the major religious hubs in Japan, Kyoto has a great number of cultural sites. Here are the most unforgettable things to do and see in the city. Dances by Kyoto’s geiko & maiko Lots of Kyoto travel websites talk about being able to spot geisha around Kyoto, especially in the Gion area, but often these are just

Luang Prabang is one of those hidden treasures. It’s a place you may have read about in your Lonely Planet book or heard whispers of through the traveling community or via travel blogs, but it doesn’t seem to be on the main-stream tourist agenda quite yet. It’s getting there, I’m afraid. It’s hard to keep such a magical place a secret for very long. I think our Adventures Resource Guide sums up the city perfectly (therefor I need not change a single word): “Luang Prabang is t