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Travel across Asia

Explore destinations across East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia, with practical guides for countries, cities, islands and longer journeys.

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China

Cities, high-speed rail, regional travel and practical guides for exploring China.

Japan Travel Guide: How to Plan a Better Trip

A practical introduction to traveling in Japan, from choosing cities and seasons to using trains, IC cards and realistic regional itineraries.

South Korea Travel Guide: How to Plan a Better Trip

A practical guide to South Korea, from Seoul and Busan to Jeju, intercity transport, seasons, payment habits and entry planning.

Taiwan Travel Guide: Cities, Food, Mountains & Easy Rail Travel

A practical introduction to Taiwan, from Taipei and Tainan to high-speed rail, mountain areas, night markets and seasonal travel planning.

Thailand Travel Guide: Cities, Islands & Practical Planning

A practical introduction to Thailand, from Bangkok and Chiang Mai to southern beaches, regional weather patterns and current arrival formalities.

Vietnam Travel Guide: How to Plan the Country by Region

A practical guide to Vietnam from Hanoi and the northern landscapes to central heritage cities, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

Malaysia Travel Guide: Cities, Islands & Borneo

A practical introduction to Malaysia, from Kuala Lumpur and Penang to Langkawi, Melaka and the rainforests of Sabah and Sarawak.

Indonesia Travel Guide: How to Plan an Island Country

A practical guide to Indonesia beyond Bali, covering Java, Lombok, Komodo, Sumatra, regional travel, weather and current arrival formalities.

Singapore Travel Guide: A Compact City Worth Exploring Slowly

A practical introduction to Singapore beyond the skyline, covering neighborhoods, hawker food, public transport, weather and current arrival formalities.

Philippines Travel Guide: How to Plan an Island-Hopping Trip

A practical guide to the Philippines, including island choices, domestic connections, weather, ferries, eTravel and realistic itinerary planning.

India Travel Guide: How to Plan a First Trip

A practical introduction to India, from choosing regions and seasons to trains, flights, eVisa planning and managing long travel distances.

Maldives Travel Guide: Resorts, Islands and Practical Planning

A practical Maldives guide covering resort islands, local guesthouses, speedboat and seaplane transfers, entry formalities, weather and choosing the right type of stay.

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Selected Asia guides

Traveling in China: A Practical Guide

A practical introduction to traveling across China, from Beijing and Shanghai to mountains, historic cities, tropical Hainan and the country's extensive rail network.

Bali Travel Guide: How to Choose the Right Areas and Pace

A practical Bali guide covering Ubud, southern beaches, temples, transport, seasons, the foreign tourist levy and realistic island travel times.

Kuala Lumpur for First-Time Visitors

A practical Kuala Lumpur guide covering neighborhoods, food, major sights, airport transfers, public transport, Batu Caves and current arrival formalities.

Langkawi Travel Guide: Beaches, Nature and Island Planning

A practical guide to Langkawi covering Pantai Cenang, quieter beaches, the UNESCO Global Geopark, SkyCab, island transport and Malaysia entry planning.

Macau Travel Guide: Heritage, Cotai and Practical Planning

A practical guide to Macau, from Portuguese-Chinese heritage and Taipa streets to Cotai resorts, ferries, bridge connections and entry planning.

Shenzhen Travel Guide

A practical guide to Shenzhen’s tech districts, parks, waterfronts, neighborhoods and fast transport links with Hong Kong and the rest of China.

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