Tucked into the misty hills near Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, Meijiawu is more than just a tea village, it’s a living testament to China’s centuries old relationship with tea. The name "Meijiawu" translates to "The Village of the Mei Family," pointing to a 600-year lineage of hand cultivating tea that began with the Mei clan and continues to thrive today. Over time, this small village grew into a national symbol, with its identity and prosperity deeply intertwined with tea cu

Bạch Mã Temple, the oldest temple in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, traces its origins back to the year 1010, during the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ. It is one of four sacred temples in the city, constructed to stand as a spiritual guardian for the eastern side of ancient Thang Long (modern-day Hanoi) and was carefully chosen according to the principles of geomancy and the cardinal points.

Relatively young compared to many of Japan’s ancient temples and shrines, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) holds deep symbolic and national significance. Completed in 1920, it was constructed to honour the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his beloved consort, Empress Shōken. Emperor Meiji (1852–1912) presided over one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in Japanese history, overseeing the end of the Tokugawa shogunate and the rapid modernisation of the nation.