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Stay in a cave hotel in Guizhou that comes with a free photo shoot

At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.
At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.

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Why you should visit Guizhou, China’s new adventure hub

The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.
The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.

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Dive into the Taiwan islands most foreign tourists overlook

A stranded ship off Green Green Grassland in Orchid Island.
A stranded ship off Green Green Grassland in Orchid Island.

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What to eat in Kunming: Savoury cocktails, wild mushrooms and China’s version of prosciutto ham

Cocktails at Suma Bar (left) and mushrooms on sale at Zhuanxin Farmers' Market (right).
Cocktails at Suma Bar (left) and mushrooms on sale at Zhuanxin Farmers' Market (right).

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Why Ha Long City in Vietnam is worth a stay: Brew coffee, buy pearls and dine in a limestone cave

View of Soi Sim Island and the ecological museum exhibition while cruising on Halong Bay in October 2025
View of Soi Sim Island and the ecological museum exhibition while cruising on Halong Bay in October 2025

Want a relaxed ski holiday? Here is why you should go to Furano

Furano main draw is being significantly quieter and more local than other popular ski hotspots like Niseko, Hokkaido’s de facto powder capital.
Furano main draw is being significantly quieter and more local than other popular ski hotspots like Niseko, Hokkaido’s de facto powder capital.

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Feast on the world’s best pork, premium sashimi and the mother of all buffet breakfasts in Kagoshima

(Clockwise from top left) Kanpachi Amberjack, Berkshire black Kurobuta Pork, Karen Kagoshima's marbled wagyu and kurobuta and Tontoro Ramen in Kagoshima.
(Clockwise from top left) Kanpachi Amberjack, Berkshire black Kurobuta Pork, Karen Kagoshima's marbled wagyu and kurobuta and Tontoro Ramen in Kagoshima.

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The other Japan: Discover Okinawa’s island charm

Okinawa was named one of Expedia's destinations of the year for 2026.
Okinawa was named one of Expedia's destinations of the year for 2026.

Taste chicken sashimi, Japanese fried chicken and the world’s most expensive mangoes in Miyazaki

Miyazaki prefecture is a hotbed of agricultural produce, including chicken sashimi, Japanese fried chicken and the world’s most expensive mangoes.
Miyazaki prefecture is a hotbed of agricultural produce, including chicken sashimi, Japanese fried chicken and the world’s most expensive mangoes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.