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ASIA MADE EASY

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Japan’s bullet train

Reaching speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, it has to be experienced at least once during your stay. And, while it can err on the expensive side, a Rail Pass offers fantastic value for money.

From the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai to the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Yangtze River, and Chengdu’s giant pandas, China is where ancient dynasties, natural marvels, and world wonders meet. China P.128

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY

Despite being surrounded by land, Laos boasts a gorgeous vista of majestic mountains, gushing waterfalls, sapphire-blue lagoons, picturesque jungles, and charming streets full of friendly locals. Laos P.74

JAPAN

Framed by dramatic limestone cliffs, Krabi is home to breathtaking scenery and stunning beaches at Ao Nang and Railay, a place where every view begs for a photo! Krabi P.14

CHINA

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Hong Kong’s festivals

With January and February bringing the Dragon and Lion Dance Festival and the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair - plus plenty more to discover - your to-do list promises plenty of excitement.

INDIA

HONG KONG

LAOS

Those looking for grandiose architecture – be it that of the French-inspired Opera House or the many millennia-old temples – will find it here. Hanoi P.60 Over 7,600 islands serve up a scintillating menu of sizzling street food, outdoor adventures, and world class diving among exhilarating cities, volcanic landscapes, and barely touched beaches. Philippines P.112

THAILAND

SRI LANKA The birthplace of Bollywood is joyously ‘full of life’, boasting an eclectic array of architecture and an equally exciting culinary scene. Mumbai P.130

CAMBODIA

PHILIPPINES

Looking for blissful beach days? Sihanoukville is your best bet. And Battambang, Kep, Kampong Thom, and Koh Kong are other fascinating not-to-be-missed locations. Cambodia not-to-miss P.74

SINGAPORE

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Malaysia’s flora

The country has almost 15,000 flowering plants and is home to the world’s tallest tropical tree and the world’s largest flower. So they shouldn’t be too hard to spot!

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Lombok

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This island offers the same magical allure as Bali, with far fewer crowds, and rewards travellers with stunning scenery and footprint-free coves as they enjoy world-class diving, watersports, or forest hikes around the slopes of Mount Rinjani.

Singapore’s must-dos

Enjoy a night safari or eat breakfast with orangutans at Singapore Zoo, ride 165 metres high on the Singapore Flyer, or zip across Keppel Harbour in a cable car to the adventure island of Sentosa.