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Scare Stories

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Asia has more than its fair share of eerie legends. Here’s a selection of some of the spookiest sites around the region.

By the Books

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Asia’s landscapes, cultures, and histories are a rich well of material for novelists and novels. Here are some of our favourite works of fiction from the region.

A Perfect Zen

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Kyoto during fall season with its landscapes and iconic temples and gardens explod-ing into a palette of vivid colors exemplifies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi.

Chasing Your Tail

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Long abandoned and off the tourist trail, Hue’s Tiger Arena was once the scene of epic face-offs between big cats and Imperial soldiers riding on elephants.

To Kingdoms Come

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Asia is replete with reminders of its epic history. Here’s a primer on some of the region’s amazing empires and where they can be encountered in the modern era.

Shoot to Thrill

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With its vivid colors, heritage architecture, evocative festivals and vibrant street life, Hoi An deserves its reputation as a photographer’s paradise.

Grab Your Popcorn

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Auteurs are enhancing Southeast Asia’s reputation for movie making. Check the pulse of the region’s cinematic scene by streaming these titles.