Maximize Your Downtime in Asia’s Business Capitals
If you’re traveling to Asia for business, you may want to explore beyond your schedule. Below are suggestions to help you make the most of your downtime in ten key business capitals.
Singapore
This city-state offers a little bit of everything, from family-friendly beach resorts on Sentosa Island to a slew of trendy restaurants and bars in Chinatown.
Beijing
On a clear day, biking around Beijing is a scenic and efficient way to see the city. Most hotels include free bike rentals in their room rates. Grab-and-go bikes are also available on the street simply by downloading an app.
Mumbai
Be forewarned: A day or two of sightseeing won’t give you the feel for Mumbai. Then again, you could spend years here and still be scratching the surface.
Bangkok
Got time to kill in Bangkok? Good, you’ll need it. The grinding traffic means getting around takes longer than you’d think, although the metro and tuk-tuk drivers help.
Kuala Lumpur
With its efficient train system and dynamic architecture, Kuala Lumpur is quickly modernizing — though the older parts of the city are the most fascinating.
Taipei
Peaceful Taipei is the land of bubble tea, street food, night markets and Chinese temples — not to mention the world’s most beloved dumplings.
Tokyo
Bike tours are a great way to stretch your legs and see Tokyo. Freewheeling Japan tours the cobbled old town of Yanaka to the Meiji Shrine or Setagaya Park — depending on the day’s itinerary.
Seoul
Seoul’s status as one of Asia’s top business centers is easily matched by its history, culture and cuisine.
Hong Kong
For work, you’ll likely spend most of your time in Hong Kong’s Central, Wan Chai or Tsim Sha Tsui districts, so we recommend spending any spare time out of the city center.
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