Jiu Zhuang
You’ll be feeling very Raise the Red Lantern as you step into the ornate, boudoir-ish interiors (think lots of mahogany and red) of this premium pour bar inspired by Shanghai in the roaring ‘20s. Even the haughtiest of dames will be pleased with their wine list (from $60)—dominated by Old World wines, Chinese wines and […]
Batterworks
Try from a range of pastries and desserts such as the roasted pork pastry and the apple crumble in this bakery, where everything is freshly made in the localized baking room.
Hotel New Otani Osaka
This luxury hotel in Osaka offers a good range of fine-dining options like Keyaki teppanyaki grill and Taikan En Chinese restaurant.
KC Beach Club & Pool Villas
Set on Cheaweng Beach, this establishment features both a beach club and a contemporary-themed hotel with 42 rooms and pool villas.
Burasari Heritage
The 23-room boutique hotel features northern Laos-style architecture. It’s on the banks of Nam Khan River, nearby Sakka-line Road, a hub for morning alms giving.
Department of Caffeine
At this cozy cafe, coffees from Australian roasters Five Senses start at $4, while teas ($7) from local blenders Tea Bone Zen Mind are also available. To eat, there are bites like the mushroom sandwich with thyme and brie ($12) as well as fresh salads (from $9) such as beetroot with plum, and soba with […]
Kyō
Housepour spirits, wines and half-pint draught beers go one for one. Accompany your choice tipple with a menu of gourmet Japanese tapas.
Kapok Tools
It may be pint-sized when it comes to floor space, but there’s lots to love at Kapok Tools, the Hong Kong-based multi-label indie store known to carry labels with great craftmanship and a modern, utilitarian appeal, like Seventy-Eight Percent, Pijama and Carre Royal Paris. Apart from a neat selection of ready-to-wear items, there are also […]
Crowne Plaza Resort Xishuangbanna
On the border with Myanmar and Laos, the 520-roomer is modelled after a Dai Palace and has a Southeast Asian vibe, with lush tropical gardens. There are six food and beverage outlets, including Padma Dai barbecue offering local dishes from Yunnan, Thai eatery Lotus Thai and all-day dining spot Noo Sam. There’s also an expansive […]
Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road
Each of the property’s suites features two LCD televisions, a fully-equipped kitchenette and laundry facilities. There’s also a team of personal assistants, available 24 hours a day. The building includes a living room and library, fitness centre and rooftop swimming pool.