For nearly a half-century Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) used her cunningness and connections to rule China from behind the throne.

A city that has carved its importance in the history books during the times of ruling emperors, dynasties and the development of trading routes, Suzhou’s alluring sites are only a short drive away from the metropolis Shanghai.

Situated in northern Zhejiang province, Wuzhen dates back over 1,300 years and is the best-preserved of China’s six ancient water towns.

As the sun sets on Hong Kong, the entire city is illuminated with colourful lights. The best way to take in this mesmerising sight is out in the harbour on a luxurious night cruise.

The name Langkawi is linked to the main island, but in fact, the most popular of the 98 other islands are part of a much larger group of islands called Langkawi Permata Kedah (Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah).

Offering more than the typical Halong Bay cruise experience, this two-night voyage explores lesser-seen areas of the Gulf of Tonkin.

A stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, one will find one of the oldest and best-protected water villages in China.

The massive metropolis of Chongqing combines an enthralling urban cityscape with traditional cultural elements. Famed as the 'mountain city', this one-of-a-kind urban sprawl is located on steep hills at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

Basking under the Asian sun during the daytime, Langkawi takes on a completely different persona when the sun is slowly setting.

The financial heart of modern-day China is brimming with life, exploration opportunities and contrasts. China’s very own Shanghai has been long seen as a centre of commerce ever since it started to blossom from a small seaside fishing village in…

Known for their serenity due to the absence of any motorised transport, the Gili Islands are a group of three islands near the north-west coast of Lombok. Gili Trawangan is the largest and most popular and cosmopolitan of the three…

Known for their serenity due to the absence of any motorised transport, the Gili Islands are a group of three islands near the northwest coast of Lombok. Gili Trawangan is the largest and most popular and cosmopolitan of the three…