From June 10 to June 12, Chen Jinggu Cultural Activities Week, a sub-event of the 18th Straits Forum, drew crowds of locals and visitors from near and far to Gutian County in southeast China’s Fujian Province. For years, such thematic activities have been held consecutively in the county, which is also the cradle of Chen Jinggu culture, to highlight related cultural inheritance and cross-Strait exchanges. Xu Feng, Party chief of Gutian County, attributed the locality’s adherence to holding the cultural week event to shared aspirations for nurturing the common cultural roots among people across the Taiwan Strait. From mountainous eastern Fujian to palaces and temples around the world, there are as…

Indonesia and Japan have strengthened tourism cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) at Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo. The MoC was signed by Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, and Japan’s MLIT Minister, Yasushi Kaneko. The signing took place during President Prabowo Subianto’s state visit to Japan, marking a significant milestone by establishing, for the first time, a formal framework for tourism cooperation between the two countries. The agreement reflects more than two years of intensive coordination and constructive dialogue. The MoC covers several strategic areas, including joint tourism promotion in international exhibitions; development of tourism products such…

As the school holidays approach, Malaysian families are turning their attention to domestic travel for their next family escape. According to Agoda accommodation search data collected between 1 and 29 April 2026 for check-ins from 15 May to 15 June 2026, Kuala Lumpur ranked as the most searched local destination among travellers with children, followed by Penang, Cameron Highlands, Malacca and Port Dickson. The list highlights a diverse range of travel preferences this holiday season, with families exploring everything from vibrant city breaks and culinary adventures to refreshing highland retreats, cultural heritage destinations and relaxing beachside escapes. 1. Kuala Lumpur: The easy city staycation Kuala Lumpur topped the list of…

Currently, the blossoming rapeseed flowers and huge flocks of black-tailed gulls and yellow-billed egrets are transforming Hailv Island, a kingdom of birds in east China’s Rongcheng City, into an enchanting ecological wonderland. Summer, the best season to observe black-tailed gulls, draws tourists from across the nation to the donkey-shaped island lying in the vast ocean, where they can enjoy bird-watching and the charm of blue skies and sea breezes. A boat ride surrounding the island will allow eco-tourists to see the thousands of black-tailed gulls up close, offering them a fresh, fascinating travel experience. Apart from rushing to take photos to record the majestic seasonal scenery, tourists are always spotted interacting…

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Princess Cruises have announced a three-year partnership to significantly expand the cruise line’s presence in Singapore, reinforcing the city-state’s role as a leading cruise hub in Asia Pacific. Spanning 2027 through 2030, the collaboration is expected to welcome more than 150,000 passengers and deliver meaningful economic benefits across Singapore’s tourism and maritime sectors. The agreement comes at a time of accelerating demand for cruise in Asia Pacific. Fuelled by rising affluence, an expanding middle-class, and a strong appetite for immersive travel experiences, Singapore remains well-positioned to capture the region’s growing opportunities. As part of this commitment, Princess Cruises will deploy three ships, Diamond Princess, Sapphire…