Travel articles

Beidaihe Town

Summer retreats by the upper echelons of the Communist Party have helped make Beidaihe (北戴河区), some 280 km east of Beijing, China's highest-profile seaside resort

Cheung Chau, Hong Kong

Cheung Chau, is downright quirky — what other place do you know where the chief annual festival involves feeding ghosts, then banishing them to the underworld?

Fung Shui - Chinese geomancy in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has held fast to ancient, esoteric beliefs which the mainland government has sought to dispel. Prominent among these is fung shui

Hong Kong Hiking

An overview of hiking in Hong Kong, including a pick of the best trails and areas.

Hiking in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Nightlife

A swift tour round Hong Kong bars, pubs n discos

Lantau

Hong Kong's largest and most beautiful island: Lantau (爛頭)

Many Splendoured Hong Kong

Hong Kong has much to offer. There are beautiful beaches, gentle forest trails, challenging hill walks, South China villages, clusters of islands and islets, diverse wildlife including globally rare birds, corals and the world’s pinkest dolphins. Plus, of course, there’s the city itself

Mount Kinabalu

Rising above lush rain forest to barren peaks, Southeast Asia's highest mountain is a study in contrasts

New Territories Hiking, Hong Kong

Rural Hong Kong has a host of marvellous places to visit, and trails to explore.

Shangri-La, China

Shangri-La, you ask? Can it be that mythical place? That’s what I’m here to discover.

Sri Lanka Safari

An adventure blending Sri Lanka’s wildlife, scenery, and rich cultural heritage.