News in Asia

New Year is almost here. Here are 10 destinations in Thailand where to head for the best countdown parties. Which one would you like to join?

Nepal is going to develop cycling touirsm. While hiking and trekking in the Himalayas have been the main draw for visitors for decades, bicycle is working its way to the mountainous terrains of the Roof of the World.

A popular Japanese-themed English language website GaijinPot released their fourth edition of the annual Top-10 Japan Travel Destinations index based on votes of its almost one million users. In 2020, the ancient Kumano region — known as the “land of the gods” tops the list.

Tokyo–Osaka route will be served by a higher number of high speed trains during the busiest periods starting next spring, Central Japan Railway informed commuters.

Travel between destinations in the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka and the country's southern coast boasting some of the best beaches will be a whisk this winter with Cinnamon Air introducing a batch of new direct routes.

Sri Lanka's tallest building, The One Sri Lanka Tower is going to become South Asia's sixth tallest structure when completed.

Facial recognition scanners are set to make travel via China's newest sprawling, starfish-shaped Beijing Daxing International Airport a totally new experience.

Sichuan Airlines, the largest airline in western China, based in Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, has announced the launch of a direct flight between Guangzhou and Chiang Rai. 

Dublin-based online hostel reservation platform Hostelworld has recently released their list of 20 best destinations for backpackers to visit in 2020. Six of them are located in Asia with Nuda Penisa, Bali, Indonesia, topping the list, wow!

The local government will charge a fee for visiting Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, or 'the Shrine Island', a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan.

The annual Pyin Oo Lwin flower festival will be held between December, 15 and January, 15 this time. The month-long event will featute flowers both from Myanmar and overseas.

Myanmar’s main air harbor, Yangon International Airport (YIA) has recently welcomed its six millionth passenger of the year. A member of a family of three was given MMK1 million (USD665) in cash and other valuable gifts on December, 7.

A 23-km bicycle trail will be built around the Angkor Archaeological Park, the Apsara National Authority reports. The trail will help combat traffic congestion on the main roads and provide safety to cyclists. 

Six new Marriott hotels will appear in India in the course of five years – the respective agreement between Marriott and the Prestige Group has been signed recently.

Taiwan is preparing for one of the most famous country's festivals, the Chiayi City International Band Festival (CCIBF) which is scheduled for December, 21, 2019–January, 1, 2020.

Taiwan Railway bento boxes will be served as in-flight meals on board of several airlines starting from the next year.

A multi-level huge acquarium similar to the famous Bangkok's Ocean World is SIAM Paragon may soon appear in Mumbai. Maharashtra Chief Minister has recently ordered the Tourism Department to mull the possibility of constructing a high-end aquarium in India's largest city.

The Supreme Court of India has objected the Centre's plan to enlarge Agra's existing airport and suggested building a new, larger airport away from the main city of Agra.

Euromonitor International, a UK-based global market research company, has issued its annual Top 100 City Destinations report. This time, it is hugely dominated by Asian cities. We are not surprised!

Eat Right India movement, an initiative launched by the Indian Railways in 2018, is gaining momentum. In the frame of the initiative, the Mumbai Central railway station, a major railway station on the Western line, has got certified as India’s first Eat Right Station.