China Great Wall Museum Reopens at Badaling Near Beijing With Free Entry
The rebuilt China Great Wall Museum at Badaling opened on 24 October: free entry, no booking, passport for foreign visitors, closed Tuesdays.
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Japan Tax-Free Shopping Moves to Refund at Departure From 1 November
From 1 November 2026, visitors pay tax-inclusive prices in Japan and get the tax back after a customs check at departure. Here is what to do.
Indonesia's Forest Fire Smoke Now Cancels Flights Beyond Kalimantan and Sumatra
Indonesia's transport ministry reports 1,813 flights hit by forest fire smoke since August, with airports in Papua, Maluku and Sulawesi now affected t...
Chiba Rail Lines Stay Closed After Typhoon No. 25, Uchibo Line for 3 Months
JR East keeps the Uchibo Line between Anegasaki and Nagaura closed for at least three months. See reopening dates, replacement buses and tips.
IndiGo Raises Fuel Charges for New India Flight Bookings
IndiGo revises fuel charges for new bookings from October 6, 2026, with domestic charges of INR 375 to INR 1,300 and international charges up to INR 1...
Manila's LRT-2 Runs 8 of 10 Trains, With Queues at Peak Hours
Manila's LRT-2 has 8 of its 10 trains in service, with 12 to 15 minute gaps and crowd control at two stations. Here is what travelers should expect.
India Says Visa Access for Chinese Tourists and Business Travelers Is Fully Functional
Chinese tourists and business travelers can again use India visa routes, but should confirm category rules, mission procedures and flight options.
Bali’s Kintamani Area Plans Online Entry Fee System for Tourists
Bangli planned an online one-gate entry fee system for Bali’s Kintamani area, but said in October 2026 it will not launch this year.
Vietnam and India Move Toward Cross-Border QR Payments for Travelers
Vietnam and India have signed payment cooperation deals, but a live QR payment service for travelers has not been launched yet.