It may not compete with the big casino-hotels that attract droves of visitors to its gambling tables, but the W Macau – Studio City stands out in the city’s food and beverage scene. Head mixologist Samio Choi draws on his Macanese roots for elaborate drinks menus that offer a touch of nostalgia for the locals and a wild adventure for visitors.

South Korea’s answer to culinary tourism, temple food, is made from home-made, meatless ingredients and locally-sourced vegetables, and is used to practise Buddhism.