China
Top 10
Destination discovery
Brian Johnston seeks out the top 10 overseas science museums, guaranteed to fire the imagination.
Cruising
Jeeves of the seas
Sally Macmillan The worldwide popularity of the TV drama Downton Abbey has apparently caused a rise in demand for butlers in the style of Mr Carson.
Hong Kong
The ideal rainy-day walk
Craig Platt The jungle is thick, the dirt track muddy and the heat and humidity stifling.
Hong Kong
In a world of flavour
Leisa Tyler samples salmon ceviche, lily bulb veloute and rare whiskies as fresh places race to open in Asia's world city.
Photo galleries
Photos
Ice magic in China
Fireworks illuminate ice castles and sculptures of fairytale characters at the opening ceremony of the 14th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in north-east China's Heilongjiang province.
Photos
Golden Week: the worst time to visit China
Major tourist destinations around China are witnessing travel peaks as 1.3 billion Chinese go on holidays for 'Golden Week', the eight-day Mid-autumn Festival and National Day holidays that run...
Travellers Tips
World
Culture on every corner
We've trawled the globe to find this year's 10 most compelling cultural events.
Flight Test
Flight Test: China Southern business class
Flight Test The entertainment is disappointing, but the meal is seven courses.
