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Visitors at Shanghai Disneyland in China watch the Mickey's Storybook Express parade on June 16, 2026. Shanghai Disneyland was the fifth most visited theme park in the world in 2025, with 15 million visitors. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

How do Chinese theme parks and museums rank in global visitor standings?

Shanghai Disneyland was the highest-ranked Chinese theme park in 2025 visitor numbers, with Beijing’s Palace Museum the most visited museum.

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5 spaces making waves for queer art in Southeast Asia, from Singapore to Bangkok

8 Nov 2026 - 6:15PM

Why you should visit Porto over Lisbon: the best of Portugal’s second city

3 Nov 2026 - 12:31PM

‘Enchanting’: why foreign tourists are clamouring to visit Chinese farms

Chinese travel agents are fielding a growing number of requests to visit ordinary village farms – and even join the harvest.

31 Oct 2026 - 7:00PM

Tourists join in the harvest airing at a village in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Photo: Xinhua

Best things to do in Kunming, the vibrant gateway to China’s Yunnan province

From Asia’s biggest flower market to delicious food and tea and grand historical artefacts, here’s what to see in Kunming on a weekend trip.

27 Oct 2026 - 12:45PM

Luxury hotels at sea: how 5-star brands are redefining ocean opulence

Between a cruise liner and a private yacht charter lies the luxury hotel at sea, offering five-star service and intimate, experience-led voyages.

26 Oct 2026 - 12:45PM

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Inside the red-hot REM hotel in Macau. Think revolving beds and dreamlike suites

The 149-room REM hotel at City of Dreams Macau is designed to evoke a sense of dreaminess and fantasy.

23 Oct 2026 - 9:15PM

The Lair, the 12,900 square foot penthouse suite on the 30th floor of the REM hotel in City of Dreams Macau. Photo: REM

The entrance to REM hotel at City of Dreams Macau. Photo: REM

REM’s nightclub-like lobby. Photo: REM

‘You are my sister’: why this American became a Jeju Island free diver

Kylie Genter embraces her life as a Jeju Island haenyeo, free diving with her older colleagues and adapting to a changing sea.

22 Oct 2026 - 6:15PM

SCMP Highlights

Chinese runner’s 20,000km quest, Hong Kong comfort food: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From how AI transforms microdramas to designer Kim Jones’ affinity for Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

22 Oct 2026 - 4:00PM

This artist loves history and gaming. His new work lets visitors take the controls

For his Chanel Gateway Commission at Dib Bangkok, Nawin Nuthong combines historical research with his passion for video games.

22 Oct 2026 - 12:45PM

Part of Nawin Nuthong’s Project 147 installation at Dib Bangkok. Photo: Wison Tungthunya

I spent 4 days in Uzbekistan – and can’t wait to go back

A trip starting in the former Soviet state’s capital Tashkent reveals architecture, art and food shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.

20 Oct 2026 - 5:02PM

The Bibi-Khanym Mosque is one of various awe-inspiring historical sites in Uzbekistan’s second city, Samarkand. Photo: Charmaine Yu

Do you believe in magic? A new Disney ship is on the horizon

The Disney Believe, which sails from Florida in December 2027, will be packed with themed shows, including the first Encanto musical.

19 Oct 2026 - 4:15PM

Food and Drinks

The new taste of Colombo: meet the people shaking up the city’s dining scene

Open Door Policy and Kampong reflect a growing dining scene rooted in Sri Lankan flavours, local history and a rising generation of talent.

27 Oct 2026 - 5:18PM

Why the newest Fotografiska photo museum is in Shenzhen

Swedish photography museum Fotografiska opened its second Chinese location in Shenzhen in October, expanding the city’s cultural reach.

18 Oct 2026 - 8:41PM

Swedish photography museum Fotografiska has opened its second venue in China, this time in Shenzhen. Photo: Zabrina Lo

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese runner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km trek

7,000km into her Silk Road endurance run from Vladivostok to Lisbon, Ria Xi shares the toll on her body and mind, from foot pain to migraines.

18 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

Ria Xi traverses the mountainous Duku Highway in Xinjiang, China. The Chinese ultrarunner began her 20,000km trek across Eurasia from Vladivostok, Russia, to Lisbon, Portugal, on May 1, 2026. Photo: Ruzai Hao

Jakarta Biennale, Art Jakarta – both tell Indonesia’s story, haze and all

The city saw two events open on the same weekend, both highlighting its art scene and drawing attention to socio- and geopolitical anxieties.

16 Oct 2026 - 4:15PM

London wine club’s Shanghai outpost to offer Chinese drinkers a ‘sweet spot’

67 Pall Mall founder Grant Ashton says club’s 6,000-label list, including 1,000 Chinese wines, reflects a shift towards drinking less but better.

23 Oct 2026 - 4:21PM

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A birthday escape to Madeira, where a little adventure earns a lot of pampering

Madeira’s Portuguese lifestyle, natural swimming pools and the luxurious Reserve at the Savoy Palace make for an ultra-indulgent break.

12 Oct 2026 - 4:15PM

The Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, in Madeira. The Atlantic island feels like a mix of Portuguese and Caribbean. Photo: Alan Behr/TNS

From its Chinese architect to manga, how Asian influences abound in Lucas Museum

At the new Los Angeles museum designed by Beijing-born architect Ma Yansong, Asian touches are everywhere.

12 Oct 2026 - 2:18PM

Bali or Europe? A retired Hong Kong couple’s ‘alpine’ mountain retreat

After three decades in Hong Kong, a former construction executive and her hotelier husband have opened a resort in Bali’s cool, misty north.

6 Oct 2026 - 4:38PM

How a Los Angeles church was reborn as a hotel – and why more could follow

Once a Presbyterian church built in 1931, the boutique Hotel Lucile opened after more than a decade of controversy and transformation.

5 Oct 2026 - 12:48PM

The luxury boutique Hotel Lucile, near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, was formerly a Presbyterian church. Photo: TNS

Chinese culture

China’s ‘mountain of immortals’: why millions flock to the peaks of Wudang

The sacred mountain range dotted with ancient Taoist temples attracts pilgrims and visitors praying for everything from peace to good weather.

2 Oct 2026 - 7:15AM

Visitors climb up the stairs near the Golden Hall in Wudang Mountains in central China’s Hubei Province on Sept. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

7 Pokemon experiences in Tokyo to celebrate 30 years of Pikachu and co

On top of Tokyo’s regular Pokemon attractions, the city is also holding special events to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

29 Sep 2026 - 12:45PM

Into the past: why Japan’s maximalist Showa retro aesthetic is all the rage

Flashy mid-century designs are back in vogue in Japan, and experts expect foreign tourists will also catch the ‘Showa retro’ bug.

28 Sep 2026 - 12:58PM

World of performing arts

How one woman is rewriting kabuki’s ‘all-male’ narrative in Japan

Ranshou Fujima, a female kabuki dancer and archivist, is reimagining the onnagata tradition through a landmark exhibition in Tokyo.

26 Sep 2026 - 12:45PM

Ranshou Fujima, a female kabuki dancer, is revitalising the traditional Japanese art form, challenging norms and preserving its legacy. Photo: RK

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