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Asia is to the 21st century what Europe was to the previous three, and its influence touches every aspect of life in the West—culturally, politically, demographically, not least economically. Asian design, cinema, fine art, fashion, cuisine, medicine, and even spirituality have come to permeate and (re)define our own.

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13 Hotels 12 Restaurants 35 Activities

Destinations: Cambodia · Malaysia · Singapore · Vietnam · Langkawi · Siem Reap · Beijing · Hong Kong · Kowloon · Shanghai · Kyoto · Tokyo · Luang Prabang · Bangkok · Chiang Mai · Koh Lanta · Phuket · Hanoi · Ho Chi Minh City · Hoi An · Nha Trang · Phnom Penh · Osaka · Seminyak · Bali · Java · Kuta · Hue · Chiang Rai · Jimbaran

Themes: Arts + Culture · Food + Drink · Hotels + Resorts · Shopping

Inspired by: Take the New Grand Tour: Asia — by Peter Jon Lindberg, Published Aug. 2006

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Langkawi | Asia | Malaysia | Rest of Malaysia

This luxury resort fronting a pristine cove was the first to put this Tanjung Rhu's tranquil sand and water on the map.
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Four Seasons Tented Camp

Chiang Rai | Asia | Thailand | Chiang Mai & The North

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Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri

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Bali | Asia | Indonesia

Billing itself not as a resort but as a “retreat for change,” this lush private estate employs a small army of life coaches, energy healers, yoga m
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Hiiragiya

Kyoto | Asia | Japan

Hiirogiya is among Kyoto’s most illustrious ryokan. Their 33 rooms— featuring lacquered bathrooms with wooden tubs—have hosted the likes of Elizabe... More

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The Peninsula, Hong Kong

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Kowloon | Asia | China | Hong Kong

Since 1928, this Hong Kong institution has defined the luxury hotel experience, and although certain kinds of travelers (especially lovers of sleek
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Evason Ana Mandara & Spa

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Nha Trang | Asia | Vietnam | Vietnam's Central Coast

On verdant hills that seem to tumble down to the sea, 54 thatched-roof villas face Ninh Van Bay’s natural rock formations, which stand like sentrie
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Park Hyatt Tokyo

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Tokyo | Asia | Japan

The hotel boasts 177 refined rooms on the top 14 floors of a 52-story tower in Shinjuku—a hub for nightlife and shopping in the northwest part of t
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Amanpuri

Phuket | Asia | Thailand | Phuket & The Islands

Phuket's Amanpuri is the very first Amanresorts property and, perhaps, the loveliest. Guests may book one of 40 rooms or 30 villas and dine in eith... More

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Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor

Siem Reap | Asia | Cambodia

Carefully restored French colonial retreat features a lap pool inspired by Angkor’s royal baths. Book a room to enjoy a post-Angkor swim on a stick
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St. Regis, Beijing

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Beijing | Asia | China

Beijing’s toniest hotel became even tonier in 2008, thanks to a $27 million refurbishment. Although the property had already cocooned guests in sum
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Celadon

Bangkok | Asia | Thailand

Order the banana blossom, chicken, and shrimp salad at this hotel restaurant. More

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Meric

Siem Reap | Asia | Cambodia

The traditional Khmer specialties (stir-fried frogs, dried snake) are not to be missed. More

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Foreign Correspondents' Club

Phnom Penh | Asia | Cambodia

One of the more pleasant places to eat on the Quay is the Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC), a lovely colonial-style building that is neither a cl... More

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Hee Kee Fried Crab Expert

Hong Kong | Asia | China

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Li Qun

Beijing | Asia | China

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Kikunoi

Kyoto | Asia | Japan

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Isetan

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Tokyo | Asia | Japan

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Kee Club

Hong Kong | Asia | China

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Daiwa Sushi

Tokyo | Asia | Japan

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Park Houay Mixay

Luang Prabang | Asia | Laos

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Activities (35)

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Jenggala

Jimbaran | Asia | Indonesia | Bali

Pick up stylish tableware at this Bali standout. More

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Warisan

Kuta | Asia | Indonesia | Bali

Bali's best vintage and new teak furniture can be found here. More

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Almeta

Bangkok | Asia | Thailand

Almeta rivals Jim Thompson as Bangkok's best silk shop.
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Kit-Ti's

Bangkok | Asia | Thailand

Pick up a piece of "contemporary ethnic" jewelry at this Bangkok staple. More

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Propaganda

Bangkok | Asia | Thailand

Browse the ingenious, inspired, and just plain nutty creations proferred at this design store at Bangkok's Emporium shopping center. More

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A-Dong Silk

Hoi An | Asia | Vietnam | Vietnam's Central Coast

Head here for faithful copies of Western styles. More

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Ipa-Nima, Hanoi

Hanoi | Asia | Vietnam | Cat Ba Island | Hanoi & The North

Whimsical, flamboyant handbags.
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Chang & Biörck

Beijing | Asia | China

Check out the Scandinavian-Chinese designs at this Sun City shop. More

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Thaipusam

Malaysia | Asia

At the annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam—which takes place in January or February, depending on the year—males demonstrate their faith by piercing... More

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National Museum, Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh | Asia | Cambodia

Don't miss the dazzling array of Khmer relics housed in this Phnom Penh museum. More

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