Post Report: Asian Geographic Images of Asia (IOA) Photography Competition
The Asian Geographic Images of Asia Photography competition exhibits the work of photographers from all across Asia, culminating in a night of appreciation and celebration.
UNESCO’s latest initiative could save Asia’s reefs
A UNESCO-led initiative launched earlier this year could prove a shining beacon of hope for besieged marine ecosystems like Asia’s Coral Triangle.
A Cross to Bear
Spanish colonisation brought Catholicism to the Philippines, where the passion for Christ is honoured in the goriest of Easter festivals.
Silk Road Expedition to Uzbekistan
This collection is a beautifully poignant depiction by Michael Lee of Uzbekistan's glorious past and the people who keep the memory of its greatest achievements alive. Immerse yourself in these memories and more through the eyes of our National Geographic Expedition 2017 team as they navigate the towers and walls of many ancient sites.
Baptism of Fire
With exploding fireworks showering crowds in sparks and sometimes flame, the Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival is not for the faint-hearted!
Pachyderm Parade
The Surin Elephant Roundup has its origins in Thailand’s royal hunts in the Ayutthaya period. Today, the festival is a nod to the region’s status as the "land of elephants".
Games of the Great Khan
The Naadam games in Mongolia send the country into a festive frenzy every summer as people revive the ancient glory of a lost empire.