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A new simulation in China allows participants to experience death, cremation and rebirth in an attempt to alleviate the fear of dying.

Asia

China

Experience Cremation And Rebirth In China's Death Simulator

Take a tour of the vibrant street-art scene in Shanghai, a city filled with a kaleidoscope of colourful works

Shanghai

The Best Street Art in Shanghai

Sold from makeshift motorbike stalls, street food snacks were part of Beijing’s food culture. Today they are few and far between. Culture Trip finds out why.

Beijing

Why Are Beijing’s Street Vendors Disappearing?

Check out the 10 best bars in SoHo, Hong Kong, that offer you unforgettable experiences of premium cocktails and tantalizing and diverse cuisine. Also beer.

Hong Kong

The Best Bars in SoHo, Hong Kong

Read the story of the Yellow Crane Tower and find out some facts and the legends behind Wuhan's busiest tourist attraction.

A Brief History of the Yellow Crane Tower

Read about the life of Lu Xun, the most important literary figure in 20th-century China.

A Brief Introduction To Lu Xun, The Father Of Modern Chinese Literature

Hong Kong has long been a popular city for entrepreneurs to launch businesses. Here are ten of Hong Kong's most promising startups and ones to watch.

10 Start-ups to Watch in Hong Kong

Find out how the most isolationist Chinese dynasty also became the dynasty to explore as far west as Africa.

A Brief History of China: Ming Dynasty

Welcome to Beijing, a city where you can find the best noodle dishes across China.

The Best Noodle Restaurants in Beijing

Join the university students on a 24-hour pub crawl at these great bars, pubs and nightclubs in Wudaokou, Beijing.

The Best Bars in Wudaokou, Beijing

China's Wansheng Ordovician Theme Park has the largest concentration of sky-high attractions in the world. Would you be brave enough to try them?

Is This Theme Park in China Home to the World's Most Terrifying Thrills?

Xintiandi may be known for its ritzy stores and malls, but there's so much more to do in the area than just shopping. Here are Culture Trip's top picks for the best things to see and do here.

The Top Things to See and Do in Xintiandi, Shanghai

Take a look at our guide to the best brunch spots in 798 Art District, Beijing's art and cultural hub.

The Top 10 Brunches In 798 Art District, Beijing

Get the story behind one of China's most controversial and unusual dishes, shark fin soup. When did this culinary tradition begin, and why it become so popular?

A Brief History of Shark Fin Soup

Learn how one of China's smallest ethnic minorities came to live coast to coast.

An Introduction to China's Sibe People

As one of the most foodie-friendly small cities in Japan, Kumamoto has endless options when it comes to finding delicious things to eat.

These Delicacies Are Kumamoto’s Best Local Foods

Tales of samurai legend, volcanic craters and relaxing hot springs are but a few of the best things to do in storied Kumamoto.

Explore Kumamoto With This Diverse Range of Things To Do

Kumamoto Prefecture's bold marketing plan garnered praise from strategists. Learn the story behind one of Japan's most successful yuru-kyara.

How Kumamon Became a National Sensation in Japan

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Kumamoto, Japan - Local News & Top Things to Do

Kumamoto

Food & Drink

These Delicacies Are Kumamoto’s Best Local Foods

As one of the most foodie-friendly small cities in Japan, Kumamoto has endless options when it comes to finding delicious things to eat.

See & Do

Explore Kumamoto With This Diverse Range of Things To Do

History

How Kumamon Became a National Sensation in Japan