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48 hours in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
A center of traditional Taiwanese culture, Kaohsiung is also Taiwan's second largest city, and one of the world's biggest ports. -Reuters
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Gardens of human diversity
At the highest latitude in Viet Nam, Ha Giang is home to 23 ethnic minorities. -ANN
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Deep in Laos
A trip to Laos is just the ticket for the inquisitive traveler searching for a country rich in culture and beauty. -JP
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New Orleans: restoring an adventurous city
New Orleans, whose culture is an amalgam of cultural influences, is a Disneyland for adults. -JP
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Taking a trip into the past
A visit to the National Museum would be time well-spent - it is a treasure trove of the country's past, its myriad cultures and joint heritage. -NST
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Magic of the Opera House
Drawn to the white, sail-like structure of the Sydney Opera House, the writer is entranced by its splendour. -NST
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A feast for the eyes
Thailand's rich culture is world-famous but nowhere is it better admired and enjoyed nowadays than at Siam Niramit. -The Star
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Thailand & Shanghai: From temples to shopping
Visit the majestic Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok, and shop till you drop at Shanghai's famed Nanjing Road. -TNP
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Rebuilding history
A historic neighbourhood in Beijing has been revamped to cater to tourists but the shops won't be ready in time for the Olympics. -ST
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La Fete de la Musique in Paris
Planning to visit Paris? AsiaOne contributor, Cecile Vanucci, recommends going in June and gives you her top tips on what to see and do. -AsiaOne
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Zen look, Zen outlook
White quartz floors, glass panels and plenty of skylight. The Fo Guang Shan Buddhist centre in Punggol is making a bold statement with its modern look. -ST
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Ethnic culture brings ancient city to life
What fascinates tourists from home and abroad about the ancient city of Lijiang? Its ethnic culture offers the answer. -China Daily, ANN
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It all started with an epidemic
The building became the National Awakening Museum in February 1984. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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National Awakening Museum portrays our nationalism
It is in appalling condition. -The Jakarta Post
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Let your inner child roam free at this museum
It is a smart, small-scale and nicely packaged alternative to some of the more obvious culture-based choices in the Greater Tokyo area. -BT
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Museum tribute to sports greats
The Sports Museum of America in New York City is the first all-sports museum in the US. -The Star, ANN
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A Chinese oddity
The ancient artefacts uncovered in Sanxingdui in Sichuan, China look as if they might have been Mayan. -The Star, ANN
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Africa's "Miami" boasts Art Deco trove
Not surprisingly, Asmara residents are ambivalent towards their architectural heritage. -Reuters
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