https://travelsmarterasia.com/ New guides to entry rules, customs allowances, money, and airline and hotel programmes across Asia, each checked against the official source and dated. en Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/da-nang-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/da-nang-airport-to-city/ How to get from Da Nang International Airport into the city or to Hoi An: where the taxis and buses stop, their hours, the airport entrance fee on taxi fares, paying in cash, and what to expect at immigration in Terminal T2. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hakodate-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hakodate-airport-to-city/ How to get from Hakodate Airport to Hakodate Station or Yunokawa by bus, how the Hakodate Liner links the Shinkansen, what the streetcars cost since December 2025, and which 1-day and 2-day passes cover streetcars and buses. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hiroshima-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hiroshima-airport-to-city/ How to get from Hiroshima Airport into the city on the limousine bus, how to pay for it, what the Hiroden streetcar costs, and what the Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass covers, Miyajima ferries included. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/jetpac-eterna-free-esim/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/jetpac-eterna-free-esim/ What Jetpac's free Eterna eSIM includes, the ten countries whose residents can claim it, the four-trip and two-month rules, the apps that keep working after the free data runs out, and what it does not do. Travel Tech Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kagoshima-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kagoshima-airport-to-city/ How to get from Kagoshima Airport into the city on the limousine bus and how to pay for it, what the streetcar costs since its fare change, which cards work on streetcars and city buses, and what the one-day pass covers. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kanazawa-arrival-guide/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kanazawa-arrival-guide/ How to reach Kanazawa from Komatsu Airport or by Hokuriku Shinkansen, what the airport bus costs since August 2026, which JR passes and visitor tickets cover the Shinkansen, and which cards work on the Loop Bus, Hokutetsu buses and JR buses. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kaohsiung-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kaohsiung-airport-to-city/ How to get from Kaohsiung International Airport into the city on the Red Line, how the fare is set, which cards and tickets the gates take, the 24-hour and 48-hour passes, and the link to Zuoying for the high-speed rail. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kobe-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kobe-airport-to-city/ How to get from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya on the Port Liner, what the Bay Shuttle ferry from Kansai Airport costs and when it sails, how to pay, and the foreign visitors' ferry discount that ended in June 2026. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kumamoto-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kumamoto-airport-to-city/ How to get from Aso Kumamoto Airport into the city on the limousine bus since its August 2026 fare rise, how to pay on Kumamoto's buses and streetcars, the one-day passes, and which JR Kyushu passes cover Kumamoto. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/matsuyama-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/matsuyama-airport-to-city/ How to get from Matsuyama Airport to JR Matsuyama Station, the city centre and Dogo Onsen on the limousine bus, why a Suica or ICOCA card saves 20 yen a ride, the tram fare since April 2026, and the digital day ticket that includes the airport bus. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/nagasaki-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/nagasaki-airport-to-city/ How to get from Nagasaki Airport into the city on the airport limousine bus, what Nagasaki's streetcars cost and which cards they take, the 1-day and 24-hour passes, and which JR Kyushu passes cover the Kamome Shinkansen. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/oita-airport-to-beppu/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/oita-airport-to-beppu/ How to get from Oita Airport to Beppu, Oita city and Yufuin on the Airliner bus, what each route costs and how long it takes, how to pay, and Kamenoi Bus's free-ride passes around Beppu. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/sendai-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/sendai-airport-to-city/ How to get from Sendai Airport into the city on the Sendai Airport Access Line, where a tap-to-pay bank card works on the subway, and what the Loople Sendai bus and its day passes cost since the October 2026 fare change. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/shenzhen-from-hong-kong/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/shenzhen-from-hong-kong/ When the Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen Bay crossings open, what the East Rail Line costs to the border, how Shenzhen Metro's trial for foreign bank cards works, and which ports near Hong Kong are on China's 240-hour transit list. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/taichung-arrival-guide/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/taichung-arrival-guide/ How to get from High Speed Rail Taichung Station into the city on the MRT Green Line, what it costs, which cards the gates take, the 1-day, 24-hour and 48-hour passes, and what visitors pay on Taichung's city buses. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/tainan-arrival-guide/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/tainan-arrival-guide/ How to get from High Speed Rail Tainan Station into the city, on the free H31 shuttle for rail passengers or the TRA Shalun line, how Tainan's city buses charge, and the buses from Tainan Airport. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/takamatsu-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/takamatsu-airport-to-city/ How to get from Takamatsu Airport into the city on the limousine bus since its October 2026 fare change, how to pay, the Kotoden train passes, the ferry to Naoshima, and what the ALL SHIKOKU Rail Pass covers. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/zhuhai-from-hong-kong-and-macau/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/zhuhai-from-hong-kong-and-macau/ How to reach Zhuhai from Hong Kong on the bridge shuttle bus and what it costs, which Macau crossings into Zhuhai open when, which Zhuhai ports are on China's 240-hour transit list, and how to pay on Hengqin's buses. Practical Tips Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/bali-airport-arrival/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/bali-airport-arrival/ What happens after you clear Ngurah Rai: the official airport taxi counter, paying in rupiah or by QRIS, licensed money changers, Bali's rules for foreign visitors and the emergency numbers. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/bangkok-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/bangkok-airport-to-city/ How to get from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang into Bangkok: the Airport Rail Link, the official taxi queue and its 50 baht surcharge, the Grab pickup point and the Red Line. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/busan-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/busan-airport-to-city/ How to get from Gimhae airport into Busan: the two airport limousine bus lines to Haeundae and Seomyeon with their 2026 fares and hours, the light rail to Sasang, and the emergency numbers. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/chiang-mai-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/chiang-mai-airport-to-city/ How to get from Chiang Mai airport to the Old City and Nimman: the RTC city bus at 30 baht a trip, the airport shuttle routes, the red songthaew, and the Tourist Police number. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/china-arrival-card/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/china-arrival-card/ Since 20 November 2025, foreigners can file China's arrival card online before they fly. It is free, and the paper card is still there as a backup. Entry & Visas Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/colombo-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/colombo-airport-to-city/ How to get from Bandaranaike International Airport into Colombo: the 24-hour route 187 bus to Colombo Fort, the bus to Makumbura, the airport-supervised taxi counters, app taxis, and the tourist police and 1912 hotline. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/delhi-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/delhi-airport-to-city/ How to get from Indira Gandhi International Airport into Delhi: the Airport Express Line from Terminal 3, its first and last trains, and where prepaid taxis and app cabs pick up at Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/dubai-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/dubai-airport-to-city/ How to get from Dubai International (DXB) into the city: the Red Line Metro from Terminals 1 and 3 and its hours, airport taxis from AED 25, buses that need a Nol card, and which Nol card to buy. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/fukuoka-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/fukuoka-airport-to-city/ How to get from Fukuoka airport into the city: the free shuttle from the international terminal, the subway station inside the domestic terminal, the Nishitetsu bus to Hakata, the 640 yen one-day pass and Hayakaken. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hanoi-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hanoi-airport-to-city/ How to get from Noi Bai into Hanoi: the airport's own list of bus routes and fares, which taxis may pick up at the kerb, where Grab and other ride-hail cars wait, and the emergency numbers. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hong-kong-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/hong-kong-airport-to-city/ How to get from Hong Kong airport into the city by Airport Express, bus or taxi, which taxi colour goes where, and how to pay with a bank card, a Tourist Octopus or Octopus on iPhone. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/jeju-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/jeju-airport-to-city/ How to get out of Jeju airport: which exit gate leads to the buses, the taxis and the 600 and 800 airport limousines, the island's official taxi fares, the free transfers on a Jeju transport card, and the 120 help line. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kuala-lumpur-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kuala-lumpur-airport-to-city/ How to get from KLIA into Kuala Lumpur: the KLIA Ekspres fare now and from 1 January 2027, the Grab pickup at klia2, and why the city's trains and buses still want a Touch 'n Go card. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kyoto-from-airport-and-around/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/kyoto-from-airport-and-around/ How to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto by Haruka or the limousine bus, then around the city: the 230 yen city bus fare, subway fares, the 1,100 yen one-day pass, and why bank cards do not work on Kyoto's buses. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/macau-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/macau-airport-to-city/ How to get from Macau's airport, the Taipa ferry terminal or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port to your hotel: the LRT and its fares, MOP 6 buses with exact coins, taxi fares and surcharges, and the Macau Pass card. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/manila-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/manila-airport-to-city/ How to get out of NAIA into Manila: the taxi types and the dispatch slip you should keep, Grab, the point-to-point buses and inter-terminal shuttle, the beep card for the trains, and licensed money changers. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/nagoya-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/nagoya-airport-to-city/ How to get from Chubu Centrair into Nagoya on Meitetsu: the μSKY and Limited Express, the 450 yen μticket for first-class cars, tapping a bank card at the gate, and Nagoya's subway and bus day passes. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/okinawa-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/okinawa-airport-to-city/ How to get from Naha Airport into the city on the Yui Rail monorail: fares to Kencho-mae and Makishi, the 1-day and 2-day passes, QR tickets and the OKICA card, plus the airport buses. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/osaka-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/osaka-airport-to-city/ How to get from Kansai Airport into Osaka by JR Haruka, the Nankai trains or the airport limousine bus, the Haruka price rise of 1 November 2026, tapping a bank card on Osaka Metro, ICOCA and the Osaka Amazing Pass. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/phuket-airport-to-beaches/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/phuket-airport-to-beaches/ How to get from Phuket airport to Phuket Town and the beaches: the airport bus and express bus hours, the Phuket Smart Bus at 100 baht with contactless cards, public vans, and the official taxi and limousine counters. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/sapporo-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/sapporo-airport-to-city/ How to get from New Chitose Airport into Sapporo: the JR Rapid Airport at 1,230 yen non-reserved, the reserved seats in car 4, the airport buses to the city centre, IC cards and the Sapporo subway day ticket. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/seoul-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/seoul-airport-to-city/ How to get from Incheon into Seoul by the airport railroad, bus or the International Taxi for foreign visitors, how to buy subway tickets with a foreign card, and the 1330 travel hotline. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/shanghai-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/shanghai-airport-to-city/ How to get from Pudong into Shanghai by Maglev, Metro Line 2 or taxi, Hongqiao in brief, tapping a foreign bank card at metro gates, the Shanghai Pass for visitors, and the emergency numbers. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/singapore-changi-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/singapore-changi-to-city/ How to get from Changi into Singapore by MRT, bus or taxi, how to pay with a contactless bank card or the Singapore Tourist Pass, and the fines a visitor can pick up. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/taipei-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/taipei-airport-to-city/ How to get from Taoyuan airport into Taipei by the Airport MRT, how to tap a contactless bank card on the Taipei Metro, where to buy an EasyCard, the metro passes and the emergency numbers. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/tokyo-airport-to-city/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/tokyo-airport-to-city/ How to get from Narita or Haneda into Tokyo, where you can tap a contactless bank card and where you cannot, Welcome Suica for visitors, and the Tokyo Subway Ticket. Practical Tips Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/india-customs/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/india-customs/ A foreign tourist flying into India can bring ₹25,000 of new goods duty-free, plus 2 litres of alcohol and 100 cigarettes. By land, the allowance is nil. Customs & Duty-Free Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/japan-trusted-traveler-program/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/japan-trusted-traveler-program/ Japan's Trusted Traveler Program gives eligible visitors a card for the automated gates at four airports. Who qualifies, the 4,000 yen fee and the two-step registration. Entry & Visas Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/ship-skis-to-japan-from-asia/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/ship-skis-to-japan-from-asia/ Flying skis to Japan is usually cheapest. Luggage Forward quoted USD 204 for skis from Hong Kong to Niseko, and Yamato covers the last leg inside Japan. Practical Tips Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/malaysia-airlines-baggage-allowance/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/malaysia-airlines-baggage-allowance/ Malaysia Airlines allows 7kg in the Economy cabin and 20 to 35kg checked by fare brand. Extra bags cost 20% less online; no counter price is published. Airlines Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/malaysia-airlines-golden-lounge-access/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/malaysia-airlines-golden-lounge-access/ Who can enter the three KLIA Golden Lounges by cabin, Enrich tier and oneworld status, the three-hour limit, guest rules and pass prices from MYR 169. Airlines Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/malaysia-airlines-mhflypass/ https://travelsmarterasia.com/guides/malaysia-airlines-mhflypass/ Six prepaid Economy flights, from MYR 869 in Malaysia or MYR 1,739 across ASEAN. Only Enrich members can buy, and flights unused after 365 days are forfeited. Airlines Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT