South-East Asia Archives

Grand Palace, Bangkok: Ticket prices, hours & visitor tips

Updated in September 2026, this Grand Palace guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. The Grand Palace is a walled royal complex and temple in the historic Rattanakosin district of Bangkok, Thailand, the official residence of the Kings…

The Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre guide: Opening hours, admission & what to see

Updated in September 2026, this Bangkok Art and Culture Centre guide covers opening hours, admission, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, known locally as BACC, is a contemporary art museum at the Pathumwan Intersection in central Bangkok,…

Columbia Pictures Aquaverse guide: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Updated in September 2026, this Columbia Pictures Aquaverse guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, transport, accessibility and what to see. Columbia Pictures Aquaverse is a movie-themed water park in Na Jomtien, near Pattaya, Thailand. The official gate price for an adult ticket is now 1,808…

Visiting Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Jurong Lake Gardens is Singapore's national gardens in the heartlands, made up of three linked areas: The Lakeside Garden, Chinese Garden, and Japanese Garden. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was…

One of the locals at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore.

Visiting Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a 202-hectare mangrove and wetland reserve in north-west Singapore, and the country's first ASEAN Heritage Park. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was updated in August…

The reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho in Bangkok.

9 Bangkok tours worth booking – and which ones to skip

Bangkok rewards visitors who go in with a plan, and the right guide turns a chaotic, sweltering city into something you can properly enjoy. These nine experiences cover temples, street food, elephants and one memorable river cruise. Bangkok's most famous sights lie inside a maze…

Visiting Tanjong Beach, Sentosa: Practical Guide with Hours, Prices & Tips

Tanjong Beach is Sentosa's quietest beach, known for its crescent-shaped bay and relaxed atmosphere. This guide covers opening hours, entry costs, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This Singapore beach guide was last updated in July 2026. One point worth noting: supervised swimming…

Palawan Beach on Sentosa Island, Singapore.

Visiting Palawan Beach, Sentosa: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Palawan Beach is Sentosa's family-friendly beach, known for its suspension bridge to the southernmost point of continental Asia. This guide covers opening hours, entry costs, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This Singapore beach guide was last updated in July 2026. One point…

Visiting Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore: Practical Guide with Hours, Access & Tips

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve protects a rainforest around Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's highest natural point. This guide covers opening hours, entry costs, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in July 2026. One point worth noting: wheelchair access is…

Visiting Labrador Nature Reserve, Singapore: Practical guide with hours, access & tips

Labrador Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve and former WWII coastal fort on the southern shore of Singapore. This guide covers opening hours, entry costs, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in July 2026. One point worth…