From misty Pekoe trails in Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai’s temple circuits, these are our top 25 picks for places to visit in Asia in 2025.

Although Qantas pulled its only direct flight to China between Sydney and Shanghai in mid-2024, last year saw a return to pre ...

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province ... nearby market town Leshan has a colossal, seated Buddha gazing over the Minjiang River. Culture-wise, Henan Province is hard to beat.

Things to do: Key attractions in Chengdu include the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Yuan Monastery, Leshan Giant Buddha, Wu Hou Shrine of Chengdu, and Shufengya Yun must be on ...

Each of these sculptures, from the towering Leshan Giant Buddha to the whimsical Merlion of Singapore, offers a glimpse into the values, history, and aspirations of different societies. Exploring ...

Her apartment and all her belongings were destroyed – except for a Buddha statue. LOS ANGELES - One month ago, the Palisades Fire ripped through Heather Burnett's apartment, destroying ...

This vegan Buddha bowl is a brightly coloured visual feast. Wherever you go in Indonesia, you will always find gado gado on the menu, although the ingredients vary enormously. This Buddha bowl ...

The majority of Buddhists believe the same things about the Buddha and his teachings. Dhamma means 'to uphold', and therefore it is central to Buddhist belief as it 'holds up' the religion and ...

The recent discovery of three colossal Buddha heads, a giant palm, an ancient wall, and some inscriptions have underlined the significance of Ratnagiri in Odisha’s Jajpur district as a prominent ...

So far, the mission has been partially successful – they have unearthed a colossal Buddha head, a massive palm, an ancient wall and inscribed Buddhist relics, all of which are estimated to date back ...