East Asia Archives

The Colors of Hong Kong

Bright and colorful, Hong Kong has never failed to impress first-time visitors. Each color represents an aspect of this bustling city.

Busan – South Korea’s second-largest city – is home to several beautiful beaches, numerous hot springs, as well as a fantastic seafood scene.

Expensive, exclusive and elite are the most appropriate words to describe Seoul’s Gangnam district. It’s indeed a place to see and be seen.

Resembling an ink wash painting, Arashiyama in the western outskirt of Kyoto has long been a favourite escape of the Japanese elites.

Wide moats, massive walls and imposing keeps, Nijō Castle demonstrates the power of the Tokugawa shoguns – rulers of Japan for over 260 years.

Best known for its endless trail of vermillion torii, Fushimi Inari in southern Kyoto is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines.

With sizzling sound, irresistible aroma, and heavenly taste, Korean barbecue has never failed to impress hungry visitors.

A natural wonder just off the southern coast of the country – Jeju Island offers a stark contrast to the concrete jungle in Seoul or Busan.

Opened in 2001, Jeju Teddy Bear Museum is the first of its kind in Asia. In this funnel-shaped building, hundreds of bear cubs are on display.

Evidence of a turbulent creation, East Jeju is characterized by extinct volcanoes and craters. Over time, nature has revitalized this place.

West Jeju is where the island hides its beauty. Unlike the rocky eastern coast, it looks pleasant with lush gardens and turquoise-colored water.

Perching on a sea cliff in northeastern Busan, Haedong Yonggungsa is undoubtedly one of Korea’s most impressive worship places.

A hillside labyrinth filled with vivid colourful houses, Gamcheon is a destination for travellers with an interest in art and history.

Concealed in the scenic Seoraksan National Park, Kensington Hotel Seorak surely evokes the graceful atmosphere of a British royal residence.