Local authorities are charging entrance fees for the first time and restricting numbers of climbers to combat overtourism on the Japanese volcano’s most popular trail.

Buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore, where rental yields stand in the low single digits, are showing particular interest, agents say.

Chinese tourists visiting South Korea have surged this year, with travellers drawn by sites linked to boy band BTS and Korean television series Welcome to Samdal-ri.

Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.

The distinctive tastes of Macanese food lie not just in its singular cross-cultural roots, but in its fierce sense of tradition

Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno said the government is developing ‘Bali experiences’ on other islands to woo 1.3 million Chinese visitors this year.

Results released by airline ranking company Skytrax as city’s flag carrier announces raft of new offerings in the works.

Khao Yai in Thailand offers a national park where wild elephants roam, wineries, golf courses and the Bill Bensley-designed InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, inspired by the golden age of train travel.

Kota Kinabalu, in Malaysia’s Sabah state, has become a centre for street art, but big brands have seized on its spread to commission advertising murals, undermining artists’ message about local pride.

A student from Shanghai has grasped the opportunity to take a trip travelling mostly by road and covering a vast distance in a short time through four countries in Southeast Asia.

Once home to a sizeable European population, the backwater of Mengzi in Yunnan, southwest China, retains charming remnants of its early 20th century heyday.

Located between Orchard Road and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, the newly rebranded hotel offers plenty to both loyal customers of the beloved Regent and first-time guests

Artisan-made cheeses from Hokkaido are gaining attention in Japan and internationally. But there is a way to go before they become common on cheese boards and supermarket shelves around the world.

An influx of tourists to Japan has reignited concerns over overtourism in recent months, with local residents complaining of their sometimes unruly behaviour and etiquette breaches.

From grilled marron with kombu beurre blanc at Burnt Ends to sushi at Hamamoto and Cote Korean Steakhouse for quality barbecue, here’s where Han eats when she’s not posting cooking content to her IG

The weak yen, languishing at a 34-year low against the dollar, is helping fuel a tourism boom in Japan. Arrivals last month were up 60 per cent from the same period last year.

The tactics could wipe out competition and monopolise the tourism industry that accounts for about 12 per cent of Thailand’s GDP.

Melaka is banking on Fan’s star power, local durian and visa-free policy to convince Chinese holidaymakers to head to the southwestern state.

Enjoy the tram-themed Hong Kong Wonders and Don Mak’s mural of the city landmarks to the practical Pantry – or any of the nine other kid-themed bedrooms on the 45th floor

Pilots say landing without direction from a control tower removes an important layer of security and increases the risk of collisions.

Critics call the push to charge foreigners six times more to visit 400-year-old Himeji Castle a ‘third-world-country move’.

Unesco made Macau a Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017, hailing it for its mix of traditions that have influenced food from Japan to Brazil and Africa

An eight-night cruise on the Tonle Sap, Mekong and Saigon rivers from Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, with daily excursions on land, offers glimpses of how people on their banks live.

The International Gastronomy Forum takes place at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre, and is a highlight of the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, until June 23

Season three of HBO’s The White Lotus has wrapped filming in Thailand, and luxury hotels and tour operators are readying for an increase in visitors, as happened in Hawaii and Sicily, settings for previous seasons.

Instead of flying from Hong Kong to Chiang Mai, the Post sets out to test infrastructure in Southeast Asia built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative. All goes well until we slip up and resort to van and bus.

The laid-back southern Indian city of Mysore attracts aspiring yogis from around the world, who are drawn by its culture, history and expert community of yoga practitioners.

The vibrant culture of Baku, Azerbaijan’s biggest city, reflects influences from the Islamic world, Soviet Russia and Europe. Bad traffic, pollution, and the price of hotel rooms may put off some visitors.