North Asia
North Asia is home to some of the most fascinating cultures in the world.
Latest 48 Hour Guides for North Asia
A weekend in…Hong Kong
Hong Kong has become a popular stop off for many travellers, conveniently placed half way around the globe and a regular stop on long haul flights to Australia.
A weekend in…Shanghai
One of the world’s largest and most dynamic cities, Shanghai is a city with bags of eastern promise.
Country Profiles:
China
China is unlike anywhere else on the planet,
Japan
Japan is one of the most unique countries in the world, fusing the ultra-modern with the ultra traditional.
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is off the beaten track for most tourists but offers a great deal for the adventurous traveller.
Mongolia
Famed for its 12-13th century leader – the great Genghis Khan, who established the largest contiguous empire in history – Mongolia is a land of traditional horse herders.
South Korea
Labelled the “Hermit Kingdom” by 19th century missionaries, South Korea brims with untapped potential for the modern day tourist.
Taiwan
A contrast of old and new, Taiwan will surely surprise and captivate travellers.
Tibet
Referred to as the “Roof of the World”, the remote Buddhist nation of Tibet is – literally – the highest nation on Earth.
Turkmenistan
While a holiday in Turkmenistan may not be top of most travellers' lists, this intriguing country can offer a trip into the unknown.
Uzbekistan
Located at the crossroads of the trade route between the East and the West – the Great Silk Road – for millennia, Uzbekistan is home to some of the most evocative and romantically historic cities in the world.
