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Japan’s traditional village inns pop up to offer taste of rural life

Japan’s traditional village inns pop up to offer taste of rural lifeGIFU – A traditional century-old house that once belonged to a Japanese washi merchant has been turned into an inn, part of a...

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Citygate Outlet scents success with relaunchHONG KONG - A shopping favourite for travellers before they leave Hong Kong, Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung, close to Hong Kong...

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Hong Kong visitor numbers slump as protests continueHONG KONG – The number of tourists visiting Hong Kong slumped in August as anti-government protests continued across the city.

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More to Xi’an than terracotta warriorsThere’s more to Xi’an than terracotta warriors and horses.

Race to build Japan’s casino resorts heats up

Race to build Japan’s casino resorts heats upLas Vegas Sands Corp, one of the contenders vying to open Japan’s first casino, said on Thursday that it will shift its focus...

Over 200 flights cancelled as Hong Kong ramps up strikes

Over 200 flights cancelled as Hong Kong ramps up strikesProtestors had warned of a city-wide strike on Monday 5 August to ramp up pressure on its pro-Beijing leaders, a move which has...

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Hong Kong saw tourism plunge as protests continueHong Kong’s short-haul visitor numbers saw a sharp decline this month as the city braces for the impact of ongoing protests...

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Design recognition for HZMBTravelling from Hong Kong to Macau got a whole lot smoother – and prettier – when the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB)...

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Hong Kong sinks its dragon boat carnival at short noticeThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has cancelled the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Carnival, which was scheduled to be...

Heading to Hong Kong? Don’t miss the dragon boat races

Heading to Hong Kong? Don’t miss the dragon boat racesOne of Hong Kong’s best-attended events – the annual dragon boats races - will be drawing in the crowds again from June 14-16.