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50 Things to Do in Asia Before You Die
Time to update those bucket lists.
Hong Kong’s New High-Speed Train Makes Day Trips to China So Much Easier
The train connects Hong Kong in Guangzhou in just 48 minutes.
A Country-by-Country Guide to Asia’s Travel Restrictions
All the reopening statuses and current travel restrictions, as of October.
Top 30 Resorts in Asia: Readers' Choice Awards 2020
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Asia, outside of Indonesia and Thailand.
Best Places to Stay in Tokyo
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Aman Tokyo
The Aman Toyko, with its irresistible combination of hard-edged icy calm and soft fibrous warmth, best expresses the magic of the Aman brand.Read full review - $$$
Hoshinoya Tokyo
More like a dozen separate ryokans than one hotel in the business district of Otemachi.Read full review - $$$
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
It may be a top-dollar booking, but the service alone is value enough at this hotel with stellar views.Read full review - $$
Tokyo Station Hotel
If Western comfort is your style, this ticks all the boxes. Plus, it's part of a train station, so navigating the city—or catching a direct train to the airport—couldn't be easier.Read full review - $$$
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Unless you're looking for contemporary with a capital C, it's worth every dime to stay at this handsome classic.Read full review - $$
Conrad Tokyo
A stylish booking that’s in no rush to fade away after more than a decade in the Shimbashi neighborhood.Read full review - $$$
Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
If opulence and bend-over-backward service are paramount, this sky-high booking nails it on the head.Read full review - $$
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
The first Edition to open in Japan—brought to life by hotelier Ian Schrager and architect Kengo Kuma in a 38-story Tokyo skyscraper—is a playful temple to modern pleasures, from jungly lobby to minimal rooms with a view.Read full review - $
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Don't leave without heading up to the rooftop Rose Garden, because—of course—there's one of those, too.Read full review - $$
The Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo
Aided by large picture windows overlooking Tokyo Bay, the standard rooms do an admirable job of efficiently using their space.Read full review - $
Henn Na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay
If you're already planning on going to Tokyo Disney, and you have a blossoming nerd in the family, this can be one of the more amusing accommodations in Tokyo.Read full review - $$
Pullman Tokyo Tamachi
This property, which opened in October 2018, is a sleek and modern addition to Pullman's collection of 117 hotels and resorts.Read full review - $
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
The building's exterior may be thoroughly nondescript, but the interior contains all the trappings of a fun-spirited boutique hotel.Read full review - $
Bunka Hostel Tokyo
A pared-down, super-clean upscale hostel in Asakusa with brilliant touches.Read full review - $$$
Trunk (House)
Party like a Tokyo rock star at this tiny hotel that feels more like a private home—dance floor and karaoke included.Read full review - $
MUJI Hotel, Ginza
The lobby of the hotel doubles as the store's highest floor, where there's a charming cafe and communal reading room.Read full review
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Best Places to Stay in Hong Kong
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The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Wellness travelers, style mavens, and creative types will love the hotel’s spa-like vibe, contemporary design, and attention to detail. The central location—with shops and corporate offices at your doorstep—is just icing on the cake.Read full review - $$$
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The location alone is reason enough to book this historic Hong Kong hotel, but the luxurious spa, excellent restaurants, and cool Captain’s Bar keep guests coming back.Read full review - $$$
The Upper House
With its excellent location, soothing interiors, stunning views, and staff who go above and beyond, the Upper House leaves guests wanting for nothing.Read full review - $$$
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton's Hong Kong location doesn't disappoint: Expect Michelin-starred restaurants, spacious rooms, panoramic harbor views, and superlative service from start to finish.Read full review - $$$
The Langham, Hong Kong
Combining British heritage (afternoon high tea at Palm Court) with Art Deco-inspired decor (chandelier- and marble-clad lobby), The Langham balances convenience and glamour for both business travelers and families.Read full review - $$$
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Take excellent service, splurge-worthy restaurants, and a convenient location near the MTR and ferry piers and you have one of Hong Kong’s top hotels.Read full review - $$$
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Combining an old-school Hong Kong feel with contemporary comfort, The Peninsula specializes in world-class service—whether your mission is business or pleasure.Read full review - $$$
Conrad Hong Kong
After a day of meetings, the Conrad feels like a refuge. The convenient location near Hong Kong’s top offices and restaurants is a selling point, and the harbor views seal the deal.Read full review - $$$
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.Read full review - $$$
Rosewood Hong Kong
As much of a stake in the ground marking the Kowloon waterfront as the place to be as another flawless hotel from Rosewood.Read full review - $$$
InterContinental Hong Kong
With its harbor views, all-star restaurants, and convenient location in Tsim Sha Tsui, InterContinental Hong Kong lives up to its world-class reputation.Read full review - $$$
Hullett House
Design lovers and architecture enthusiasts will find themselves at home at the eclectic Hullett House, where each suite showcases a visual theme.Read full review - $$
The Fleming
Formerly a staid business hotel, the Fleming is fresh off a dramatic high-design makeover inspired by Hong Kong’s famous Star Ferry.Read full review - $$
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis has a lot going for it: The location (surrounded by markets, local food, and mega malls), an award-winning Cantonese restaurant, an enormous wellness center, and a convenient Club floor.Read full review - $$
The Mira
Design lovers and creative types love The Mira hotel, which promises a relaxing sanctuary in the heart of bustling Tsim Sha Tsui.Read full review - $$
The Pottinger
It’s tough to find a better location than The Pottinger, which honors its namesake heritage street with tasteful contemporary Chinese decor, museum-worthy photography, and destination restaurants and bars.Read full review - $
Hotel Sáv
Though a little outside of the central arteries, Hotel Sáv delivers a high-energy experience with memorable decor and thoughtful tech.Read full review
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Best Places to Stay in Singapore
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Raffles Singapore
The Queen Mother of luxury hotels in Singapore reopens after extensive renovations and is as legendary as ever.Read full review - $$$
Marina Bay Sands
If you want that shot by the world's biggest infinity pool, you'll have to book a room.Read full review - $$$
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
The of elegant approachability Mandarin Oriental is known forRead full review
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Best Places to Stay in Cambodia
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Shinta Mani Wild
Daring, boundary-pushing tented camp that puts Cambodia’s green wilderness on the map—from one of southeast Asia’s most experienced players.Read full review - $$$
Rosewood Phnom Penh
Cambodia’s ever-growing popularity is underlined with the arrival of this big-city skyscraper hotel with far-reaching views—a landmark in its own right.Read full review
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Street Food Rules You Don't Know You're Breaking In Asia
From chopstick etiquette in Japan to using the correct hand in India, even casual eating comes with rules.
Best Places to Stay in Vietnam
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InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
A perfect pick for some beachside R&R while in Vietnam.Read full review - $$$
The Reverie Saigon
Built like an Italian palazzo, the brand new Reverie Saigon brings in a level of luxury previously unseen in Ho Chi Minh City.Read full review - $$
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Best Places to stay in Thailand
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The Siam
With a one-million-dollar facelift and a new restaurant, The Siam continues to reign as Bangkok’s most accomplished urban hideaway.Read full review - $$$
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Bangkok’s first hotel is still, despite some extremely stiff competition from more recent arrivals, its best.Read full review - $$
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
Modern, sleek, minimalist—and yet still inviting: that's COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, a peaceful escape off a busy road in Sathorn.Read full review - $$
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Next to Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and Siam Paragon, this hotel excels in personal, five-star service.Read full review - $$$
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
This flagship does Anantara proud with its striking style, smart amenities, and central location—plus pretty much any type of cuisine you might crave.Read full review - $$
Park Hyatt Bangkok
The Park Hyatt Bangkok might be pricey, but it offers top-notch luxury in a prime spot.Read full review - $$$
The Peninsula Bangkok
Spend leisurely, luxurious days on the Western bank of the river, by one of the city’s most-photographed pools. A dreamy, antique junk boat provides your short crossing to the action of the eastern side.Read full review - $
Siamotif
A homestay married with the little luxuries of a personable, boutique hotel.Read full review - $
SALA Rattanakosin
Historic views of the Chao Phraya’s colorful boats and Wat Arun, Bangkok’s most photogenic temple.Read full review - $
Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
Travel back to Shanghai in the 1930s, via one historic property set amidst the neon and hustle of Bangkok’s Chinatown.Read full review - $
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Located right next to Erawan Shrine, this hotel is five-star all the way, from the house Mercedes to the helipad.Read full review - $$
Six Senses Yao Noi
The best of Southern Thailand, without its overdeveloped and touristy downsides.Read full review
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Japan Has Reopened for Tourism—Here's What to Know for Your Next Visit, from Visa Requirements to New Hotels
The latest in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
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